Microgestin Fe Adverse Effects

Possible side effects of microgestin Fe are listed below. Tell your doctor if they are severe or do not go away after a few days.

• Nausea
• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Bloated stomach or cramping
• Gum swelling
• Black/brown patches on skin
• Acne
• Hair growth in abnormal places
• Appetite changes
• Weight changes
• Absent, missed, irregular or painful periods
• Breakthrough bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
• Vaginal redness, irritation, burning, or itching 
• Thick white vaginal discharge
• Breast tenderness, enlargement or discharge

Other more serious side effects of microgestin Fe are listed below. Call your doctor right away if you experience side effects such as:

• Severe headache
• Severe vomiting
• Severe stomach pain
• Lightheadedness or dizziness 
• Weakness or numbness or pain in one arm or leg
• Trouble speaking
• Heaviness or tightness in the chest or crushing chest pain
• Vomiting of blood
• Trouble breathing
• Vision changes such as double vision, partial or complete loss of vision or double vision
• Bulging of eyes
• Yellow eyes or skin
• Fever
• Rash
• Loss of appetite
• Excessive weakness or tiredness
• Dark urine
• Light-colored stool
• Swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• Depression or other mood changes
• Heavy vaginal bleeding that lasts more than 7 days in a row

The above list may not include all the possible side effects of microgestin Fe. Call your doctor or seek immediate medical help if you experience any severe side effects or unusual symptoms. You can also report unusual side effects to the Food and Drug Administration at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Microgestin Fe Overdose: In case of a known or suspected overdose, call your doctor or the local poison control center immediately. If the person can’t be awakened, has had a seizure, or has trouble breathing, call 911. An overdose of microgestin Fe can cause nausea and vaginal bleeding. 

NOTE: Microgestin Fe is a prescription medication that is the property of the respective owners and is intended for use only by them. Never share your prescription medication with others or use someone else’s microgestin Fe.

Source: FDA