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Kalliga Side Effects Center

Medically reviewed by Min Clinic Staff | Updated: January 2026
  • Generic Name: desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets
  • Brand Name: Kalliga

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Kalliga (desogestrel and ethinyl estradiol tablets 0.15 mg/0.03 mg) is an oral contraceptive regimen indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use oral contraceptives as a method of contraception. Kalliga is available in generic form. Common side effects of Kalliga include:

There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives:

  • Mesenteric thrombosis
  • Retinal thrombosis

The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)
  • Breakthrough bleeding
  • Spotting
  • Change in menstrual flow
  • Amenorrhea
  • Temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment
  • Edema
  • Melasma which may persist
  • Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion
  • Change in weight (increase or decrease)
  • Change in cervical erosion and secretion
  • Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Migraine
  • Allergic reaction, including rash, urticaria, and angioedema
  • Mental depression
  • Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates
  • Vaginal candidiasis
  • Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
  • Intolerance to contact lenses

The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives and a causal association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:

Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Kalliga (Desogestrel And Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)

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