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Reactions

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.

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