The following adverse reactions have been reported by patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed
to be drug-related:
o Nausea. o Change in weight (increase or decrease) .
o Vomiting. o Change in cervical erosion and secretion.
o Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as Diminution in lactation when given
abdominal cramps and bloating) immediately postpartum.
o Breakthrough bleeding. o Cholestatic jaundice.
o Spotting. o Migraine.
o Change in menstrual flow. o Rash (allergic) .
o Amenorrhea. o Mental depression.
o Temporary infertility after discontinued use. o Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates discontinuation of treatment. o Vaginal candidiasis.
o Edema. o Change in corneal curvature (steepening) .
o Melasma which may persist. o Intolerance to contact lenses.
o Breast changes (tenderness, enlargement, or secretions).
The following adverse reactions have been reported by users of oral contraceptives and the association has
been neither confirmed nor refuted:
o Pre-menstrual syndrome. o Erythema nodosum.
o Cataracts. o Loss of Scalpal Hair.
o Changes in appetite. o Vaginitis.
o Cystitis-like syndrome. o Porphyria.
o Headache. o Impaired renal function.
o Nervousness. o Hemolytic uremic syndrome.
o Dizziness. o Acne.
o Hirsutism. o Changes in libido. o Colitis.
o Erythema multiforme.
o Budd-Chiari Syndrome.
