Philith Side Effects Center
- Generic Name: norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol tablets
- Brand Name: Philith
- Drug Class: Contraceptives, Oral
Philith (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets) side effects drug center
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Philith (norethindrone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets are oral contraceptives indicated for the prevention of pregnancy in women who elect to use this product as a method of contraception. Philith is available in generic form. Common side effects of Philith include:
- nausea,
- Cerebral thrombosis
- Arterial thromboembolism
- Hypertension
- Pulmonary embolism
- Gallbladder disease
- Myocardial infarction
- Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors
- Cerebral hemorrhage
There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives, although additional confirmatory studies are needed:
- Mesenteric thrombosis
- Retinal thrombosis
The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:
- Nausea
- Change in weight (increase or decrease)
- Vomiting
- Change in cervical ectropion and secretion
- Gastrointestinal symptoms
- Possible diminution in lactation when given (such as abdominal cramps and bloating) immediately postpartum
- Breakthrough bleeding
- Cholestatic jaundice
- Spotting
- Migraine
- Change in menstrual flow
- Rash (allergic)
- Amenorrhea
- Mental depression
- Temporary infertility after
- Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates discontinuation of treatment
- Vaginal candidiasis
- Edema
- Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
- Melasma which may persist
- Intolerance to contact lenses
- Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, and secretion
The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives, and the association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:
- Premenstrual syndrome
- Erythema nodosum
- Cataracts
- Hemorrhagic eruption
- Changes in appetite
- Vaginitis
- Cystitis-like syndrome
- Porphyria
- Headache
- Impaired renal function
- Nervousness
- Hemolytic uremic syndrome
- Dizziness
- Budd-Chiari syndrome
- Hirsutism
- Acne
- Loss of scalp hair
- Changes in libido
- Erythema multiforme
- Colitis
Read the entire FDA prescribing information for Philith (Norethindrone and Ethinyl Estradiol Tablets)
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