Ethinyl Estradiol / Folic Acid / Levonorgestrel Side Effects

Applies to ethinyl estradiol / folic acid / levonorgestrel: oral kit.

Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.

Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:

• signs of a stroke--sudden numbness or weakness (especially on one side of the body), sudden severe headache, slurred speech, problems with vision or balance;

• signs of a blood clot--chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, coughing up blood, swelling or warmth in one or both legs;

• heart attack symptoms--chest pain or pressure, pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, nausea, sweating;

• vision changes;

• a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches;

• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;

• symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, tired feeling, mood changes); or

• liver problems--nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes).

Common side effects may include:

• nausea, vomiting;

• breast tenderness;

• light vaginal bleeding or spotting;

• problems with contact lenses;

• weight gain; or

• acne or other skin changes, increased hair growth.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects.

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Further information

Ethinyl estradiol/folic acid/levonorgestrel side effects can vary depending on the individual. Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.

Note: Medication side effects may be underreported. If you are experiencing side effects that are not listed, submit a report to the FDA by following this guide.

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