Minipil Side Effects

Like all medicines, Minipil can cause side effects, although not all patients get them.
Always inform the doctor if the patient suffers from a side effect, especially if this side effect is severe or persistent, or if the patient notices a change in health that could possibly be caused by the pill.
Severe side effects connected to the use of the pill are described in Thrombosis and Cancer under Precautions to obtain more information and immediately consult the doctor if necessary.
Common Side Effects (>1 in 100, but <1 in 10 Women): Headache, mood changes (including depression), nausea, abdominal ache, painful breasts, tender breast, increase weight, rash.
Uncommon Side Effects (>1 in 1000, but <1 in 100 Women): Vomiting, diarrhea, water retention or edema, migraine, less desire in sex, breast enlarged, urticaria.
Rare Side Effects: (>1 in 10,000, but <1 in 1000 women): Irritation of the eyes during the use of contact lenses, hypersensitivity, decreased weight, breast and vaginal discharge, increased libido, erythema nodosus (nodules on the legs), erythema multiforme (skin lesions).
If any of the side effects gets serious, or if the patient notices any side effects not listed or if the patient thinks that this may be the case, inform the doctor or pharmacist.