Norplant System Side Effects
Generic Name: levonorgestrel
Please note - some side effects for Norplant System may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.
Side Effects by Body System - for Healthcare Professionals
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included hypertension.
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects have included acne and other skin disorders.
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain, nausea, vomiting and diarrhea.
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects have included leukorrhea, vaginitis, dysmenorrhea, breast pain, abnormal pap smear and decreased libido. Very common adverse reactions (greater than 1 in 10 users) include uterine/vaginal bleeding (including spotting, irregular bleeding, heavy bleeding, oligomenorrhea and amenorrhea) and ovarian cysts.
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included headache, dizziness and nervousness.
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included upper respiratory infection and sinusitis.
General
General side effects have included weight gain and fatigue.
Psychiatric
Psychiatric side effects have included depression.
Musculoskeletal
Musculoskeletal side effects have included back pain.
Other
Other side effects have included postmarketing reports of device breakage and angioedema.
TopMore Norplant System resources
- Levonorgestrel Professional Patient Advice (Wolters Kluwer)
- Levonorgestrel MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- levonorgestrel Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Mirena Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Mirena Consumer Overview
- Mirena Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Mirena IUD MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
- Next Choice Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Plan B Prescribing Information (FDA)
- Plan B Consumer Overview
- Plan B One-Step Consumer Overview
- Plan B One-Step Advanced Consumer (Micromedex) - Includes Dosage Information
- Plan B One-Step MedFacts Consumer Leaflet (Wolters Kluwer)
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