Drug details

Cyclessa (desogestrel ethinyl estradiol tablets)

type of Contraceptives, Oral, Estrogens/Progestins

Cyclessa (desogestrel/ethinyl estradiol tablets) is a combination of female hormones used as contraception to prevent pregnancy. Cyclessa is available in generic form.

This drug may have the following side effects:

• vomiting,
• dizziness,
• headache,
• increased hair growth,
• nausea (especially when you first start taking Cyclessa),
• stomach cramping/bloating,
• vaginal discomfort/irritation,
• vaginal itching,
• increased vaginal fluids or discharge, or
• breast tenderness/enlargement,
• nipple discharge,
• freckles or darkening of facial skin,
• loss of scalp hair,
• changes in weight or appetite,
• problems with contact lenses, and
• decreased sex drive