855 reports of this reaction
1.7% of all DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL reports
#8 most reported adverse reaction
PERIPHERAL SWELLING is the #8 most commonly reported adverse reaction for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, manufactured by Teva Pharmaceuticals USA, Inc.. There are 855 FDA adverse event reports linking DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL to PERIPHERAL SWELLING. This represents approximately 1.7% of all 50,755 adverse event reports for this drug.
Patients taking DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL who experience peripheral swelling should discuss this symptom with their healthcare provider to determine whether it may be related to their medication and what alternatives may be available.
PERIPHERAL SWELLING is a less commonly reported adverse event for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, but still significant enough to appear in the safety profile.
In addition to peripheral swelling, the following adverse reactions have been reported for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL:
The following drugs have also been linked to peripheral swelling in FDA adverse event reports:
PERIPHERAL SWELLING has been reported as an adverse event in 855 FDA reports for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL. This does not prove causation, but indicates an association observed in post-market surveillance data.
PERIPHERAL SWELLING accounts for approximately 1.7% of all adverse event reports for DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, making it a notable side effect.
If you experience peripheral swelling while taking DESOGESTREL AND ETHINYL ESTRADIOL, contact your healthcare provider. They can evaluate whether the symptom is related to your medication and discuss potential adjustments to your treatment plan. Do not stop taking prescribed medication without consulting your doctor.