Side Effects

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Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.

Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Breast tenderness

Less common

  1. Headache
  2. heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
  3. pain in the pelvis
  4. white or brownish vaginal discharge

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. breast pain
  3. chest pain
  4. chills
  5. clay-colored stools
  6. confusion
  7. dark urine
  8. decrease in the amount of urine
  9. diarrhea
  10. fast or irregular heartbeat
  11. fever
  12. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  13. itching, skin rash
  14. lightheadedness, dizziness, or fainting
  15. loss of appetite
  16. nausea
  17. noisy, rattling breathing
  18. stomach pain
  19. swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
  20. trouble breathing
  21. unpleasant breath odor
  22. unusual tiredness or weakness
  23. unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding
  24. vaginal bleeding or spotting
  25. vomiting of blood
  26. weight gain
  27. yellow eyes or skin

Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:

Incidence not known

  1. Muscle spasms
  2. night sweats
  3. pain in the arms or legs
  4. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  5. stomach discomfort or swelling
  6. trouble sleeping
  7. vomiting

Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Portions of this document last updated: April 01, 2024

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