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 (8-9%)
- Headache (6%)
- Stomach pain (5-7%)
- Swelling anywhere in the body (4-5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Changes in vaginal bleeding (e.g., breakthrough bleeding, spotting)
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Breast enlargement
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Mood changes
- Trouble sleeping
- Weight changes
- Rash
- Itching
Femhrt 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 sweats, lightheadedness
- Stroke: sudden weakness on one side of your body, drooping face, changes in your speech or vision, confusion, headache
- Uterine or ovarian cancer: unusual vaginal bleeding, pelvic pain
- Breast cancer: swelling, redness, or irritation of breast, lump in breast or armpit
- Abnormal changes in calcium levels: tiredness, muscle weakness, muscle spasms or twitching, nausea, vomiting, constipation, numbness and tingling in your fingers, toes, or around your mouth
Source: DailyMed
The following Femhrt 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:
Incidence not known
Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
change in vision
changes in skin color
chest pain or discomfort
chills
clay-colored stools
dark urine
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
headache
hives or welts
itching skin
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or sex organs
loss of appetite
medium to heavy, irregular vaginal bleeding between regular monthly periods, which may require the use of a pad or a tampon
pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
pains in the chest, groin, or legs, especially in the calves of the legs
pounding in the ears
rash
redness of the skin
severe headaches of sudden onset
slow or fast heartbeat
stomach pain
sudden loss of coordination or slurred speech
sweating
troubled breathing
unusual tiredness or weakness
vomiting
vomiting of blood
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
blotchy spots on the exposed skin
breast enlargement or tenderness
discouragement
feeling sad or empty
irritability
itching of the vagina or outside genitals
loss of interest or pleasure
pain during sexual intercourse
stomach cramps
thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
tiredness
trouble concentrating
trouble sleeping
trouble wearing contact lenses
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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