Side Effects

Drug information provided by: Merative, Micromedex®

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 or nurse immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

More common

  1. Breast pain
  2. chills
  3. cough
  4. diarrhea
  5. fever
  6. general feeling of discomfort or illness
  7. headache
  8. joint pain
  9. loss of appetite
  10. muscle aches and pain
  11. nausea
  12. runny nose
  13. shivering
  14. sore throat
  15. sweating
  16. trouble sleeping
  17. unusual tiredness or weakness
  18. vomiting

Less common

  1. Bleeding, blistering, burning, coldness, discoloration of the skin, feeling of pressure, hives, infection, inflammation, itching, lumps, numbness, pain, rash, redness, scarring, soreness, stinging, swelling, tenderness, tingling, ulceration, or warmth at the insertion site
  2. bloating
  3. blurred vision or other changes in vision
  4. breast discharge
  5. breast enlargement
  6. burning feeling while urinating
  7. chest tightness
  8. difficult or painful urination
  9. difficulty with breathing
  10. difficulty with swallowing
  11. dizziness
  12. headache, severe and throbbing
  13. lumps in the breasts
  14. nervousness
  15. noisy breathing
  16. painful or tender cysts in the breasts
  17. pounding in the ears
  18. puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
  19. skin rash, hives, itching
  20. slow or fast heartbeat
  21. stomach or pelvic discomfort, aching, or heaviness
  22. swelling of the hands, ankles, feet, or lower legs

Rare

  1. Collection of blood under the skin at the insertion site
  2. deep, dark purple bruise at the insertion site

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. Back pain
  2. blemishes on the skin, pimples
  3. body aches or pain
  4. crying
  5. depersonalization
  6. discouragement
  7. dysphoria
  8. ear congestion
  9. euphoria
  10. feeling sad or empty
  11. hoarseness
  12. increased clear or white vaginal discharge
  13. increased weight
  14. irregular bleeding cycle
  15. irritability
  16. itching of the vagina or genital area
  17. light vaginal bleeding between regular menstrual periods
  18. loss of interest or pleasure
  19. loss of voice
  20. mental depression
  21. nasal congestion
  22. pain, cramps, or heavy menstrual bleeding
  23. pain during sexual intercourse
  24. pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
  25. paranoia
  26. quick to react or overreact emotionally
  27. rapidly changing moods
  28. stomach pain
  29. tender, swollen glands in the neck
  30. thick, white vaginal discharge with no odor or with a mild odor
  31. trouble concentrating
  32. voice changes

Less common

  1. Abnormal ejaculation
  2. abnormal or decreased touch sensation
  3. belching
  4. bone pain
  5. burning feeling in the chest or stomach
  6. decreased interest in sexual intercourse
  7. difficulty having a bowel movement
  8. difficulty with moving
  9. dull ache or feeling of pressure or heaviness in the legs
  10. excess air or gas in the stomach or intestines
  11. feeling of vaginal pressure
  12. feeling of warmth
  13. hair loss or thinning of the hair
  14. heartburn
  15. inability to have or keep an erection
  16. increased appetite
  17. increased hair growth on the forehead, back, arms, and legs
  18. indigestion
  19. itching skin near damaged veins
  20. lack or loss of strength
  21. loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
  22. muscle cramping or stiffness
  23. passing gas
  24. pelvic pain
  25. redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally upper chest
  26. redness, swelling in the ear, or earache
  27. sleepiness or unusual drowsiness
  28. sneezing
  29. stomach bloating and cramping
  30. stuffy nose
  31. swollen joints
  32. tenderness in the stomach area
  33. vaginal burning or pain
  34. weight loss

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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