Portia Side Effects

Rare

Abdominal or stomach pain (sudden, severe, or continuing)

coughing up blood

headache (severe or sudden)

loss of coordination (sudden)

loss of vision or change in vision (sudden)

pains in chest, groin, or leg (especially in calf of leg)

shortness of breath (sudden or unexplained)

slurring of speech (sudden)

weakness, numbness, or pain in arm or leg (unexplained)

More common

usually less common after the first 3 months of oral contraceptive use

Changes in the uterine bleeding pattern at menses or between menses, such as decreased bleeding at menses, breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods, prolonged bleeding at menses, complete stopping of menstrual bleeding that occurs over several months in a row, or stopping of menstrual bleeding that only occurs sometimes

Less common

Headaches or migraines (although headaches may lessen in many users, in others, they may increase in number or become worse)

increased blood pressure

vaginal infection with vaginal itching or irritation, or thick, white, or curd-like discharge

For women with diabetes mellitus

Mild increase of blood sugar—Faintness, nausea, pale skin, or sweating

Rare

Mental depression

swelling, pain, or tenderness in upper abdominal area

For women who smoke tobacco

Pains in stomach, side, or abdomen

yellow eyes or skin

For women with a history of breast disease

Lumps in breast

More common

Abdominal cramping or bloating

acne (usually less common after first 3 months and may improve if acne already exists)

breast pain, tenderness, or swelling

dizziness

nausea

swelling of ankles and feet

unusual tiredness or weakness

vomiting

Less common

Brown, blotchy spots on exposed skin

gain or loss of body or facial hair

increased or decreased interest in sexual intercourse

increased sensitivity of skin to sunlight

weight gain or loss