Minivelle Patch, Transdermal Semiweekly Side Effects by Likelihood and Severity

COMMON side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Common Cold
  • Abdominal Bloating
  • Bleeding Not Related To Menstrual Period
  • Breast Pain
  • Fluid Retention In The Legs, Feet, Arms Or Hands
  • Headache
  • Itching
  • Throat Irritation
  • Weight Gain

INFREQUENT side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • Inflammation Of The Lining Of The Stomach And Intestines

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Migraine Headache
  • A Yeast Infection Of The Vagina And Vulva
  • Altered Interest In Having Sexual Intercourse
  • Backache
  • Bronchitis
  • Constipation
  • Discharge Of Fluid From The Cervix
  • Dizziness
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammation Of The Tissue Lining The Sinuses
  • Inflammation Or Infection Of The Vagina
  • Nausea
  • Neck Pain
  • Pain In The Arms Or Legs
  • Skin Irritation
  • Vaginal Discharge
  • Vomiting

RARE side effects


If experienced, these tend to have a Severe expression

  • A Blockage In The Gallbladder
  • A Blockage Of The Bile Duct That Resulting In High Bilirubin Levels
  • A Breast Tumor
  • A Clot In The Lung
  • A Clot In The Small Veins That Carry Blood To Or From The Retina Of The Eye
  • A Heart Attack
  • A Significant Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Anaphylaxis
  • A Stroke
  • A Type Of Allergic Reaction Called Angioedema
  • Acute Inflammation Of The Pancreas
  • An Epithelial Cancer Of The Ovary
  • Angina, A Type Of Chest Pain
  • Blood Clot In A Deep Vein Of The Extremities
  • Cancer In The Lining Of The Uterus
  • Cancer Of The Ovary
  • Dementia
  • Erythema Multiforme, A Type Of Allergic Skin Reaction
  • Erythema Nodosum, A Skin Condition With Red And Painful Nodules
  • Fluid Secretion From The Breast
  • High Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • High Amount Of Triglyceride In The Blood
  • High Blood Pressure
  • Inflammation Of The Liver Called Hepatitis
  • Irregular Involuntary Spasms Of Limbs Or Facial Muscles
  • Large Purple Or Brown Skin Blotches
  • Low Amount Of Calcium In The Blood
  • Non-Cancerous Cysts Causing The Breast To Feel Lumpy
  • Obstruction Of A Blood Vessel By A Blood Clot
  • Overgrowth Of The Uterine Lining
  • Throat Swelling
  • Ventricular Premature Beats
  • Worsening Asthma

If experienced, these tend to have a Less Severe expression

  • A Disorder Of The Fallopian Tube
  • A Feeling Of General Discomfort Called Malaise
  • A Feeling Of Pins And Needles On Skin
  • A Skin Rash
  • Abnormally Long Or Heavy Periods
  • Absence Of Menstrual Periods
  • An Ovarian Cyst
  • Breastmilk Production Not Associated With Childbirth Or Nursing
  • Darkening Of The Skin
  • Depression
  • Diarrhea
  • Difficulty Sleeping
  • Dry Skin
  • Enlarged Breasts
  • Enlarged Superficial Veins
  • Erythema Or Redness Of Skin Or Mucous Membrane
  • Excessive Sweating
  • Fast Heartbeat
  • Flu-Like Symptoms
  • Gas
  • Generalized Weakness
  • Hair Loss
  • Heart Throbbing Or Pounding
  • Hirsutism, A Condition Of Hair Growth On Parts Of The Body Normally Without Hair
  • Hives
  • Irritability
  • Joint Pain
  • Leg Cramps
  • Low Energy
  • Mood Changes
  • Muscle Spasm
  • Nervousness
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Reduced Sensation In The Mouth
  • Sensation Of Spinning Or Whirling
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Swelling Of The Tongue
  • Trouble Breathing
  • Uterine Cramps
  • Uterine Fibroids
  • Water Retention
  • Yellow-Brown Patches On Skin

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