Estinyl Side Effects

Generic Name: ethinyl estradiol

Note: This document contains side effect information about ethinyl estradiol. Some of the dosage forms listed on this page may not apply to the brand name Estinyl.

Applies to ethinyl estradiol: compounding powder, oral tablet

Cardiovascular

Frequency not reported: Hypertension, thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, thromboembolism, myocardial infarction, stroke^[Ref]

Dermatologic

Frequency not reported: Erythema nodosum, erythema multiforme, vascular purpura, rash, chloasma^[Ref]

Gastrointestinal

Frequency not reported: Nausea, vomiting^[Ref]

Genitourinary

Frequency not reported: Intermenstrual bleeding, increase in the size of uterine fibromyomata, endometrial proliferation or aggravation of endometriosis, excessive production of cervical mucus, breast tenderness, breast pain, breast enlargement, breast secretion^[Ref]

Hematologic

Frequency not reported: Venous thromboembolism (e.g., deep leg or pelvic venous thrombosis)^[Ref]

Hepatic

Frequency not reported: Cholelithiasis, cholestatic jaundice^[Ref]

Metabolic

Frequency not reported: Sodium and water retention, reduced glucose tolerance, change in body weight, hypercalcemia, feminization in males, gynecomastia, testicular atrophy, male impotence^[Ref]

Nervous system

Frequency not reported: Headache, migraine, dizziness^[Ref]

Ocular

Frequency not reported: Corneal discomfort (if contact lenses are used)^[Ref]

Oncologic

Frequency not reported: Endometrial neoplasia, endometrial cancer, breast cancer^[Ref]

Psychiatric

Frequency not reported: Mood changes (e.g., elation, depression), probable dementia^[Ref]

Some side effects of Estinyl may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

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