The following side effects may get better over time as your body gets used to the medication. Let your healthcare provider know immediately if you continue to experience these symptoms or if they worsen over time.
Common Side Effects
- Breast pain or discomfort (up to 18%)
- Vaginal bleeding (up to 14%)
- Belly pain (up to 7%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headache
- Migraines
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Nausea
- Diarrhea
- Swelling in your lower legs or hands
- Cervical polyps
- Changes in mood
Angeliq serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Heart attack: chest pain, belly discomfort, sweating, nausea, dizziness
- Stroke: sudden numbness or weakness in the arm, leg, or face, confusion, trouble seeing, headache, difficulty walking
- Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in the leg): leg cramp, swelling, pain, muscle tightness
- Pulmonary embolism (blood clot in the lung): cough, chest pain, trouble breathing, racing heart
- Liver or gallbladder problems: yellowing of the skin or the whites of the eyes, tiredness, pain in the right upper stomach, dark urine
- Unusual vaginal bleeding, vaginal discharge, or pelvic pain
Source: DailyMed
The following Angeliq side effects have also been reported
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor immediately if any of the following side effects occur:
More common
Breast pain
full or bloated feeling
heavy non-menstrual vaginal bleeding
pressure in the stomach
surgery
swelling of the abdominal or stomach area
Less common
Bloating or swelling of the face, arms, hands, legs, or feet
change in vaginal discharge
increased clear or white vaginal discharge
pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis
rapid weight gain
tingling of the hands or feet
unusual weight gain or loss
vaginal bleeding
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach pain
blurred vision
change in vision
chest pain or discomfort
clear or bloody discharge from nipple
confusion
coughing up blood
difficulty with speaking
dimpling of the breast skin
dizziness or lightheadedness
double vision
fainting
fast heartbeat
headache
headache, severe and throbbing
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
incoherent speech
increased urination
inverted nipple
loss of appetite
lump in the breast or under the arm
metallic taste
muscle weakness
numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain or redness in your lower leg (calf)
persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
poor insight and judgment
problems with memory, vision, speech, or walking
redness or swelling of the breast
seeing double
shortness of breath
slow speech
sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
sudden or severe headache
sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
sweating
thirst
trouble recognizing objects
trouble thinking and planning
trouble walking
unusual tiredness or weakness
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
More common
Accidental injury
back pain
body aches or pain
chills
difficulty breathing
ear congestion
fever, sneezing, or sore throat
general feeling of discomfort or illness
joint pain
loss of voice
muscle aches and pains
pain in the arms or legs
pain or tenderness around the eyes and cheekbones
shivering
stuffy or runny nose
sweating
tightness of the chest or wheezing
trouble sleeping
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
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