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. Heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
  2. longer or heavier menstrual periods
  3. normal menstrual bleeding occurring earlier, possibly lasting longer than expected
  4. unusually heavy or unexpected menstrual bleeding
  5. vaginal bleeding or spotting

Less common

  1. Anxiety
  2. discouragement
  3. feeling sad or empty
  4. hair loss, thinning of hair
  5. irritability
  6. lack of appetite
  7. loss of interest or pleasure
  8. mood swings
  9. trouble concentrating
  10. trouble sleeping
  11. unusual tiredness or weakness

Rare

  1. Pelvic pain
  2. stomach pain, bloating

Incidence not known

  1. Blurred vision
  2. chest pain or tightness
  3. chills
  4. clay-colored stools
  5. cough
  6. dark urine
  7. diarrhea
  8. dizziness or lightheadedness
  9. dry mouth
  10. fainting
  11. fast heartbeat
  12. fever
  13. fruit-like breath odor
  14. headache
  15. hives, itching
  16. increased hunger
  17. increased thirst
  18. increased urination
  19. loss of appetite
  20. loss of consciousness
  21. nausea and vomiting
  22. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  23. skin rash
  24. trouble breathing
  25. unexplained weight loss
  26. unpleasant breath odor
  27. vomiting of blood
  28. 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:

More common

  1. Feeling of warmth
  2. increased sweating
  3. night sweats
  4. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
  5. toothache

Less common

  1. Back pain
  2. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  3. difficulty in moving
  4. inability to have or keep an erection
  5. joint pain
  6. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  7. muscle pain or stiffness

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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