Seasonique, also known as ethinyl estradiol and levonorgestrel, is an oral contraceptive medication used to prevent pregnancy, according to Drugs.com. This medication contains female hormones (natural chemicals in your body) that thicken your cervical mucus and thin your uterine lining to prevent an egg from becoming fertilized. If you are taking Seasonique, you should learn about its side effects.
Serious Side Effects
According to Drugs.com, Seasonique's serious side effects include chest pain, sudden headache, numbness and weakness. You may also experience stomach pain, nausea, poor appetite and jaundice (yellowing of your skin and eyes). Balance problems, speech trouble and swelling of your feet and ankles are also serious side effects of Seasonique. If you experience these side effects, seek immediate medical attention.
Gynecological Side Effects
According to RxList.com, Seasonique can lead to gynecological side effects, which include spotting, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, changes in cervical secretions and vaginitis (inflammation of the vagina).
Allergic Reaction
You may also develop an allergic reaction to Seasonique's ingredients. According to Drugs.com, common signs of an allergic reaction include trouble breathing, hives and swelling of your face, lips and throat. Get immediate medical attention if you have these symptoms.
Other Side Effects
Additional side effects of Seasonique include premenstrual syndrome, acne, pancreatitis (inflammation of the pancreas), nervousness and changes in libido (sex drive). RxList.com states that you may also develop hair loss and blood clots in your lungs (pulmonary embolism) and brain (cerebral thrombosis).
Overdose
If you take too much Seasonique, you may develop symptoms of an overdose. Symptoms of an overdose include nausea, vomiting and vaginal bleeding, according to Drugs.com.
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