Estradiol / medroxyprogesterone Side Effects
Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Oct 1, 2022.
Applies to estradiol / medroxyprogesterone: intramuscular suspension.
Cardiovascular
Cardiovascular side effects have included elevated blood pressure, arterial thromboembolism, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis and myocardial infarction.[Ref]
Genitourinary
Genitourinary side effects have included amenorrhea, dysmenorrhea, menorrhagia, metrorrhagia, vaginal spotting, vaginal moniliasis, vulvovaginal disorder, breast changes (enlargement, secretion, tenderness, pain), decreased libido and cervical changes. When estradiol-medroxyprogesterone injection is given immediately postpartum, a diminution in lactation has been reported. Temporary infertility has been reported after treatment discontinuation.[Ref]
Hematologic
Hematologic side effects have included arterial thromboembolism, cerebral hemorrhage, cerebral thrombosis, thrombophlebitis, pulmonary embolism, mesenteric thrombosis and retinal thrombosis.[Ref]
Gastrointestinal
Gastrointestinal side effects have included abdominal pain, enlarged abdomen and nausea.[Ref]
Metabolic
Metabolic side effects have included reduced carbohydrate tolerance, weight gain, and weight loss.[Ref]
Hepatic
Hepatic side effects have included hepatic adenomas or begin liver tumors, gallbladder disease and cholestatic jaundice.[Ref]
Nervous system
Nervous system side effects have included dizziness, headache, nervousness and migraine.[Ref]
General
General side effects have included edema and asthenia.[Ref]
Ocular
Ocular side effects have included retinal thrombosis, corneal curvature changes (i.e., steeping), and intolerance to contact lenses.[Ref]
Dermatologic
Dermatologic side effects have included acne, alopecia and melasma that may persist.[Ref]
Respiratory
Respiratory side effects have included pulmonary embolism.[Ref]
Psychiatric
Psychiatric side effects have included depression, nervousness, and emotional lability.[Ref]
Hypersensitivity
Hypersensitivity side effects have included anaphylactic reactions and rash.[Ref]
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1. "Product Information. Lunelle (estradiol-medroxyprogesterone)." Pharmacia and Upjohn (2001):
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