Menostar

Menostar Side Effects

Reviewed by Shifali Patel, PharmD, Daisy Chau, PharmD

Last reviewed on September 27, 2021

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

Upper respiratory infection (16%)
Accidental injury (14%)
Body pain (13%)
Joint pain (12%)
Vaginal discharge (11%)
Application site reaction (9%)
Stomach pain (8%)
Bronchitis (6%)
Growths on the cervix (6%)
Breast pain (5%)
Constipation (5%)
Indigestion (5%)
Dizziness (5%)
Muscle pain or weakness (5%)
Swelling of the joints (5%)

Less Common Side Effects

Swelling of the stomach
Nausea
Vomiting
Hot flashes
Changes in blood pressure
Palpitations
Hair loss
Night sweats
Excessive sweating
Vision problems
Depression
Headache or migraine
Anxiety or nervousness
Mood changes
Trouble falling asleep (insomnia)
Fluid retention or swelling (edema)
Tiredness or weakness
Weight gain

Menostar serious side effects

Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.

Stroke: weakness or numbness of arms, legs, or face on one side of the body, slurred speech, blurred vision, headache, dizziness, loss of balance, trouble walking, confusion
Heart attack: chest pain or discomfort, chest tightness, trouble breathing, nausea, vomiting, dizziness, sweating, fast heartbeat
Blood clots: legs (cramps, swelling, pain, muscle tightness) and lungs (trouble breathing, chest pain, cough)
Breast lumps: breast pain or soreness, swelling, rash
Unusual vaginal bleeding: abnormal spotting or bleeding

Source: DailyMed

The following Menostar side effects have also been reported

Side effects that you should report to your care team as soon as possible:

Allergic reactions—skin rash, itching, hives, swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat
Blood clot—pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg, shortness of breath, chest pain
Breast tissue changes, new lumps, redness, pain, or discharge from the nipple
Gallbladder problems—severe stomach pain, nausea, vomiting, fever
Increase in blood pressure
Liver injury—right upper belly pain, loss of appetite, nausea, light-colored stool, dark yellow or brown urine, yellowing skin or eyes, unusual weakness or fatigue
Stroke—sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision
Unusual vaginal discharge, itching, or odor
Vaginal bleeding after menopause, pelvic pain