Mircette Side Effects, and Drug Interactions - Desogestrel/Ethinyl Estradiol and Ethinyl Estradiol

• Thrombophlebitis and venous

• Cerebral hemorrhage

thrombosis with or without embolism

• Cerebral thrombosis

• Arterial thromboembolism

• Hypertension

• Pulmonary embolism

• Gallbladder disease

• Myocardial infarction

• Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors

There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives:

• Mesenteric thrombosis

• Retinal thrombosis

The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:

• Nausea

• Change in weight (increase or decrease)

• Vomiting

• Change in cervical erosion and secretion

• Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)

• Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum

• Breakthrough bleeding

• Cholestatic jaundice

• Spotting

• Migraine

• Change in menstrual flow

• Rash (allergic)

• Amenorrhea

• Mental depression

• Temporary infertility after

• Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates

discontinuation of treatment

• Vaginal candidiasis

• Edema

• Change in corneal curvature (steepening)

• Melasma which may persist

• Intolerance to contact lenses

• Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion

The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives and the association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:

• Pre-menstrual syndrome

• Erythema nodosum

• Cataracts

• Hemorrhagic eruption

• Changes in appetite

• Vaginitis

• Cystitis-like syndrome

• Porphyria

• Headache

• Impaired renal function

• Nervousness

• Hemolytic uremic syndrome

• Dizziness

• Acne

• Hirsutism

• Changes in libido

• Loss of scalp hair

• Colitis

• Erythema multiforme

• Budd-Chiari Syndrome