Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol: What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Drospirenone And Ethinyl Estradiol

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What are the possible side effects of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol?

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

Stop using this medication and call your doctor at once if you have any of these serious side effects:

• sudden numbness or weakness, confusion, pain behind the eyes, problems with vision, speech, or balance;
• chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, sweating, general ill feeling;
• a change in the pattern or severity of migraine headaches;
• stomach pain, loss of appetite, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
• a breast lump; or
• symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes).

Less serious side effects may include:

• breast pain, tenderness, or swelling;
• freckles or darkening of facial skin, increased hair growth, or loss of scalp hair;
• changes in weight or appetite, swelling of your hands or feet;
• problems with contact lenses;
• vaginal itching or discharge; or
• changes in your menstrual periods.

This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Tell your doctor about any unusual or bothersome side effect.

Last updated:	December 03, 2007