Levonorgestrel use side effect

 

Levonorgestrel

 

Use

• Emergency contraception

This medicine is used for the prevention of unwanted pregnancies. The oral tablet has to be taken within 72 hours of unprotected sex.

• Long term contraception

This medicine is also used in the form of vaginal insert or slow release oral tablets for long term prevention of pregnancies.

 

Side effects

Major & minor side effects for Levonorgestrel

• Difficulty in breathing
• Swelling of face, lips, eyelids, tongue, hands and feet
• Severe abdominal pain
• Heavy menstrual bleeding
• Spotting or bleeding between periods
• Nausea and Vomiting
• Unusual tiredness and weakness
• Dizziness
• Breast pain and tenderness
• Change in libido
• Diarrhea
• Blood clot formation
• Stroke