PIMTREA SIDE EFFECTS
- Generic Name: desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets
- Brand Name: Pimtrea
- Drug Class: Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins
Last updated on MDtodate: 10/10/2022
SIDE EFFECTS
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An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives:
- Thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis with or without embolism
- Cerebral hemorrhage
- Cerebral thrombosis
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
- Gallbladder disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors
There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives:
- Mesenteric thrombosis
- Retinal thrombosis
The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:
- Nausea
- Change in weight (increase or decrease)
- Vomiting
- Change in cervical erosion and secretion
- Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)
- Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Spotting
- Migraine
- Change in menstrual flow
- Rash (allergic)
- Amenorrhea
- Mental depression
- Temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment
- Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates
- Vaginal candidiasis
- Edema
- Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
- Melasma which may persist
- Intolerance to contact lenses
- Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion
The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives and the association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:
- Pre-menstrual syndrome
- Erythema nodosum
- Cataracts
- Hemorrhagic eruption
- Changes in appetite
- Vaginitis
- Cystitis-like syndrome
- Porphyria
- Headache
- Impaired renal function
- Nervousness
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Dizziness
- Acne
- Hirsutism
- Changes in libido
- Loss of scalp hair
- Colitis
- Erythema multiforme
- Budd-Chiari Syndrome
SRC: NLM .