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Zovia (Ethynodiol Diacetate / Ethinyl Estradiol) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives (see WARNINGS):

  • Thrombophlebitis and thrombosis

  • Arterial thromboembolism

  • Pulmonary embolism

  • Myocardial infarction and coronary thrombosis

  • Cerebral hemorrhage

  • Cerebral thrombosis

  • Hypertension

  • Gallbladder disease

  • Benign and malignant liver tumors, and other hepatic lesions

There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives, although additional confirmatory studies are needed:

  • Mesenteric thrombosis

  • Neuro-ocular lesions (e.g., retinal thrombosis and optic neuritis)

The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:

  • Nausea

  • Vomiting

  • Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)

  • Breakthrough bleeding

  • Spotting

  • Change in menstrual flow

  • Amenorrhea during or after use

  • Temporary infertility after discontinuation of use

  • Edema

  • Chloasma or melasma, which may persist

  • Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion

  • Change in weight (increase or decrease)

  • Change in cervical erosion or secretion

  • Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum

  • Cholestatic jaundice

  • Migraine

  • Rash (allergic)

  • Mental depression

  • Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates

  • Vaginal candidiasis

  • Change in corneal curvature (steepening)

  • Intolerance to contact lenses

The following adverse reactions or conditions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives and the association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:

  • Premenstrual syndrome

  • Cataracts

  • Changes in appetite

  • Cystitis-like syndrome

  • Headache

  • Nervousness

  • Dizziness

  • Hirsutism

  • Loss of scalp hair

  • Erythema multiforme

  • Erythema nodosum

  • Hemorrhagic eruption

  • Vaginitis

  • Porphyria

  • Impaired renal function

  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome

  • Acne

  • Changes in libido

  • Colitis

  • Budd-Chiari syndrome

  • Endocervical hyperplasia or ectropion

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2007-03-29

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