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
- Hot flashes (12%)
- Vaginal discharge (6%)
- Muscle spasms (5%)
Less Common Side Effects
- Headaches
- Excessive sweating
- Vaginal bleeding
- Night sweats
Osphena serious side effects
Contact your healthcare provider immediately if you experience any of the following.
- Blood clot in arm or leg: swelling, pain, or tenderness in the arm or leg; skin that's warm to the touch
- Blood clot in the lung: trouble breathing, chest pain
- Heart attack: chest pain, arm pain, shortness of breath, cold sweat, lightheadedness
- Stroke: sudden weakness on one side of the body, drooping face, changes in your speech or vision, confusion, bad headache
- Abnormal vaginal bleeding that doesn't go away or keeps happening
Source: DailyMed
The following Osphena 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:
Less common
Vaginal bleeding
Incidence not known
change in vaginal discharge
dizziness or lightheadedness
fainting
fast heartbeat
hoarseness
irritation
joint pain, stiffness, or swelling
large, hive-like swelling on the face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, or genitals
pain or feeling of pressure in the pelvis
pain, redness, or swelling in the arm or leg
redness of the skin
swelling of the eyelids, face, lips, hands, or feet
tenderness, pain, swelling, warmth, skin discoloration, and prominent superficial veins over the affected area
tightness in the chest
troubled breathing or swallowing
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
Feeling of warmth
redness of the face, neck, arms, and occasionally, upper chest
sudden sweating
white or brownish vaginal discharge
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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