Ethinyl Estradiol And Levonorgestrel (EC): What Are The Possible Side Effects Of Ethinyl Estradiol And Levonorgestrel Ec

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What are the possible side effects of ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC)?

If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) and seek emergency medical attention:

• an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
• sudden shortness of breath, sudden pain or heaviness in the chest, or coughing up blood (possible heart attack or blood clot in the lung);
• pain, redness, swelling, or numbness of an arm or leg (possible blood clot in an arm or leg);
• severe headache, sudden difficulty seeing or speaking, dizziness, weakness, numbness, or fainting;
• severe pain or tenderness in the stomach area; or
• liver damage (yellowing of the skin or eyes, nausea, abdominal pain or discomfort, unusual bleeding or bruising, severe fatigue).

Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur. Continue to take ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel (EC) and talk to your doctor if you experience

• headache or mild dizziness;
• nausea or vomiting;
• changes in menstrual bleeding (spotting, earlier or later menstrual period, heavier or lighter menstrual bleeding, longer or shorter menstrual period); or
• breast tenderness.

Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.

Last updated:	June 28, 2006