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Side Effects
Along with its needed effects, a medicine may cause some unwanted effects. Although not all of these side effects may occur, if they do occur they may need medical attention.
Check with your doctor as soon as possible if any of the following side effects occur:
For females onlyMore common- Bloating (mild)
- Stomach or pelvic pain
- Abdominal or stomach pain (severe)
- Bloating (moderate to severe)
- Decreased amount of urine
- Feeling of indigestion
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (continuing or severe)
- Pelvic pain (severe)
- Shortness of breath
- Swelling of feet or lower legs
- Weight gain (rapid)
- Acne
- Enlargement of penis and testes
- Growth of pubic hair
- Increase in height (rapid)
- Difficult or labored breathing
- Difficulty breathing
- Flushing of skin
- Hives or welts
- Itching of skin
- Large, hive-like swelling on face, eyelids, lips, tongue, throat, hands, legs, feet, sex organs
- Pain in chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
- Redness of skin
- Severe, sudden headache
- Skin rash
- Slurred speech
- Sudden loss of coordination
- Sudden, severe weakness or numbness in arm or leg
- Sudden, unexplained shortness of breath
- Tightness in chest
- Unusually warm skin
- Vision changes
- Wheezing
Some side effects may occur that usually do not need medical attention. These side effects may go away during treatment as your body adjusts to the medicine. Also, your health care professional may be able to tell you about ways to prevent or reduce some of these side effects. Check with your health care professional if any of the following side effects continue or are bothersome or if you have any questions about them:
Less common- Discouragement
- Enlargement of breasts
- Feeling sad or empty
- Headache
- Irritability
- Lack of appetite
- Loss of interest or pleasure
- Pain at place of injection
- Trouble concentrating
- Trouble sleeping
- Tiredness
After you stop using this medicine, it may still produce some side effects that need attention. During this period of time, check with your doctor immediately if you notice the following side effects:
For females onlyLess common or rare- Abdominal or stomach pain (severe)
- Bloating (moderate to severe)
- Decreased amount of urine
- Feeling of indigestion
- Nausea, vomiting, or diarrhea (continuing or severe)
- Pelvic pain (severe)
- Shortness of breath
- Weight gain (rapid)
Other side effects not listed may also occur in some patients. If you notice any other effects, check with your healthcare professional.
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
