What are the possible side effects of Oral contraceptives?
Side effects cannot be anticipated. If any develop or change in intensity, inform your doctor as soon as possible. Only your doctor can determine if it is safe for you to continue taking an oral contraceptive. Side effects may include: breakthrough bleeding between menstrual periods (spotting), depression, loss of menstrual periods, migraine, nausea, vomiting, water retention, weight gain, yeast infection Serious, and possibly life-threatening, side effects are also possible, especially for women who smoke. Seek medical attention immediately if you have any of the following: chest pain, coughing up blood, or shortness of breath (indicating a possible blood clot in the lung); pain in the calf (indicating a possible blood clot in the leg); crushing chest pain or heaviness (indicating a possible heart attack); sudden, severe headache or vomiting, dizziness, fainting, vision or speech problems, weakness, or numbness in an arm or leg (indicating a possible stroke); sudden partial or complet
