Nexplanon
Side Effects
Side effects that you should report to your doctor or health care professional as soon as possible:
-allergic reactions like skin rash, itching or hives, swelling of the face, lips, or tongue
-breast lumps, breast tissue changes, or discharge
-breathing problems
-changes in emotions or moods
-coughing up blood
-if you feel that the implant may have broken or bent while in your arm
-high blood pressure
-pain, irritation, swelling, or bruising at the insertion site
-scar at site of insertion
-signs of infection at the insertion site such as fever, and skin redness, pain or discharge
-signs and symptoms of a blood clot such as breathing problems; changes in vision; chest pain; severe, sudden headache; pain, swelling, warmth in the leg; trouble speaking; sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm or leg
-signs and symptoms of liver injury like dark yellow or brown urine; general ill feeling or flu-like symptoms; light-colored stools; loss of appetite; nausea; right upper belly pain; unusually weak or tired; yellowing of the eyes or skin
-unusual vaginal bleeding, discharge
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-acne
-breast pain or tenderness
-headache
-irregular menstrual bleeding
-nausea
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