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
- Change in menstrual bleeding patterns, including spotting
- Breast tenderness
- Breast enlargement
- Deepening of the voice
- Voice hoarseness
- Acne
- Nausea
- Stomach cramps
- Bloating
- Headache or migraine
- Dizziness
Less Common Side Effects
- Vomiting
- Hair loss
- Excessive hair growth (e.g., more hair on the face)
- Depression
- Anxiety
- Swelling in the feet or ankles
- Changes in weight
- Changes in sex drive
- Patches of darkened skin on the face
Estratest serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clots: trouble breathing, leg pain or swelling, skin that's warm to the touch
- Heart attack: chest pain, arm pain, shortness of breath, cold sweat, lightheadedness
- Stroke: sudden weakness on one side of your body, drooping face, changes in your speech or vision, confusion, headache
- Breast lumps or pain: breast pain or soreness, swelling, rash
- High calcium levels: tiredness, muscle weakness, nausea, vomiting, constipation, frequent urination, thirst, blood in the urine
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
Source: DailyMed
The following Estratest 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
Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
acne or oily skin
decreased breast size
enlarging clitoris
hoarseness or deepening of the voice
menstrual changes
stopping of menstrual bleeding
unnatural hair growth or loss
Rare
Continuing nausea
dark-colored urine
difficulty with swallowing
dizziness
fast heartbeat
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
puffiness or swelling of the eyelids or around the eyes, face, lips, or tongue
purple or red-colored spots on the body or inside the mouth or nose
shortness of breath
skin rash
tightness in the chest
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
Incidence not known
Abdominal or stomach bloating, cramps, or pain
bleeding from gums or nose
blistering, peeling, or loosening of the skin
bloody or cloudy urine
burning, crawling, itching, numbness, prickling, "pins and needles", or tingling feelings
change in vaginal discharge
changes in skin color, pain, or tenderness
chest pain or discomfort
chills
clay-colored stools
clear or bloody discharge from nipple
confusion
convulsions
darkening of urine
decrease in amount of urine
difficult, burning, or painful urination
difficulty with breathing
difficulty with moving
difficulty with speaking
dimpling of the breast skin
dizziness or lightheadedness
double vision
fainting
fluid-filled skin blisters
frequent urge to urinate
headache
inability to move the arms, legs, or facial muscles
inability to speak
indigestion
inverted nipple
irregular heartbeats
itching of the vagina or genital area
joint or muscle pain
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
light-colored stools
loss of appetite
lump in the breast or under the arm
mood or mental changes
muscle cramps in the hands, arms, feet, legs, or face
muscle pain or stiffness
noisy, rattling breathing
numbness and tingling around the mouth, fingertips, or feet
pain during sexual intercourse
pain in the ankles or knees
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain or feeling of pressure in pelvis
painful, red lumps under the skin, mostly on the legs
pains in the stomach, side, or abdomen, possibly radiating to the back
pelvic pain
persistent crusting or scaling of the nipple
pinpoint red or purple spots on the skin
poor insight and judgment problems with memory or speech
red, irritated eyes
redness or swelling of the breast
ringing in the ears
sensitivity to the sun
shortness of breath
skin thinness
slow speech
sore on the skin of the breast that does not heal
sores, ulcers, or white spots in the mouth or on the lips
stomach pain
sudden shortness of breath or troubled breathing
sweating
swelling
swelling of the fingers, hands, feet, or lower legs
tenderness of the breast
thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
tiredness
trouble recognizing objects
trouble thinking and planning
trouble walking
troubled breathing at rest
unexpected or excess milk flow from breasts
unpleasant breath odor
vaginal bleeding
vision changes
vomiting of blood
weakness
yellow eyes or skin
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:
Incidence not known
Blemishes on the skin
brown, blotchy spots on the exposed skin
decreased interest in sexual intercourse
headache, severe and throbbing
inability to have or keep an erection
increase or decrease in weight
increased hair growth, especially on the face
increased in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
increased interest in sexual intercourse
irritability
leg cramps
loss in sexual ability, desire, drive, or performance
loss of hair
mental depression
redness of the skin
swelling or inflammation of the mouth
twitching, uncontrolled movements of the tongue, lips, face, arms, or legs
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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