Cyclessa (Cont.)

Side Effects

As with any medicine, side effects are possible with Cyclessa. However, not everyone who uses the contraceptive will experience side effects. In fact, most women tolerate it quite well. If side effects do occur, in most cases, they are minor and either require no treatment or can easily be treated by you or your healthcare provider. Serious side effects are less common.
 
Common side effects of Cyclessa include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Headaches
  • Breakthrough bleeding or spotting between periods
  • Nausea or vomiting
  • Breast tenderness.
     
(Click Cyclessa Side Effects to learn more, including potentially serious side effects that you should report immediately to your healthcare provider.)
 

Drug Interactions With Cyclessa

Cyclessa can interact with several other medications (see Cyclessa Drug Interactions).
 

What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Cyclessa if you have:
 
Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:
 
Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about all other medications you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
 
(Click Cyclessa Warnings and Precautions to learn more, including information on who should not take the drug.)
 
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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