Ethinyl Estradiol and Norelgestromin (Transdermal Route)

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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 immediately if any of the following side effects occur:

• Body aches or pain
• Chills
• Cough
• Difficulty with breathing
• Ear congestion
• Fever
• Headache
• Loss of voice
• Nasal congestion
• Runny nose
• Sneezing
• Sore throat
• Unusual tiredness or weakness

• Anxiety
• Changes in skin color
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Confusion
• Dark urine
• Diarrhea
• Eye pain
• Dizziness
• Fainting
• Inability to speak
• Itching
• Lack or loss of appetite
• Light-colored stools
• Lightheadedness
• Nausea
• Nervousness
• Numbness in the hands
• Pain in the abdomen or stomach
• Pain in the chest, groin, or legs, especially the calves
• Pain or discomfort in the arms, jaw, back, or neck
• Pain, tenderness, or swelling of the foot or leg
• Pounding in the ears
• Rash
• Seizures
• Slow or fast heartbeat
• Slurred speech
• Sudden headache
• Sudden loss of coordination
• Sudden, severe weakness or numbness in the arm or leg on one side of the body
• Sudden, unexplained shortness of breath
• Sweating
• Swelling, pain, or tenderness in the upper abdominal or stomach area
• Temporary blindness
• Unpleasant breath odor
• Vision changes
• Vomiting of blood
• Yellow eyes or skin

Get emergency help immediately if any of the following symptoms of overdose occur:

• Unusual vaginal bleeding in women
• Vomiting

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:

• Burning, itching, or redness of the skin
• Menstrual cramps
• Pain, soreness, swelling, or discharge from the breast or breasts
• Swelling or soreness at the patch site

• Abdominal or stomach cramps or bloating
• Absent, missed, or irregular menstrual periods
• Bloody vaginal discharge
• Brown, blotchy spots on exposed skin
• Change in amount of vaginal discharge
• Change in menstrual flow
• Decreased amount of breast milk
• Discouragement
• Dry mouth
• Feeling sad or empty
• Increase or decrease in weight
• Increased hunger or thirst
• Increased urination
• Irritability
• Itching of the vagina or outside of the genitals
• Light vaginal bleeding between periods and after sexual intercourse
• Loss of interest or pleasure
• Pain during sexual intercourse
• Stopping of menstrual bleeding
• Swelling
• Thick, white curd-like vaginal discharge without odor or with mild odor
• Trouble concentrating
• Trouble sleeping

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.

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