Desogen

Desogen is used by many women as an effective form of birth control.

This drug has a long list of possible Desogen side effects. Some of the side effects of Desogen include (but are not limited to) such things as coughing up blood, chest pain, dizziness, severe headaches, fainting spells, stomach pain, leg, arm or groin pain, sudden shortness of breath, vision problems. sudden loss of coordination, especially on one side of the body, speech problems, swelling of the hands, feet or ankles, rapid weight gain, weakness or numbness in the arms or legs, especially on one side of the body.

The list continues with other possible serious side effects with breast tissue changes or discharge, migraine headaches, changes in vaginal bleeding during period or between periods, increases in blood sugar, especially if you have diabetes, higher blood pressure, especially if you are known to have high blood pressure, vomiting, vaginal infection (itching, irritation or unusual discharge), yellow eyes or yellow skin, and tenderness in the upper abdomen.

Side effects that usually do not require medical attention include such issues as stomach upset, emotional problems,
breast tenderness, mood changes such anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts, changes in appetite, light sensitivity, skin rash, nausea, tiredness or weakness.

There can be issues also with Desogen and weight gain. The weight gain on Desogen can vary from person to person. You may also have issues with Desogen and acne as well as Desogen and hair loss.
Many women are interested in the types of mood changes caused by Desogen. You can speak with your doctor if this concerns you too much. You may also want to talk to him or her about Desogen and bigger breasts.

Because the list of side effects is so long, you want to make sure that you understand what they are in case you encounter any of them. If you encounter any of the serious side effects (the product information literature will tell you which are serious) you should contact your doctor as soon as possible as these may cause severe problems.

You can go online and find out about Desogen patient assistance program benefits that you may qualify for. You can also get more information on the Desogen pill product information literature sheets.

For some products, a Desogen generic brand is available. You may want to do a search to see if Desogen is banned in your country.