Though mostly well tolerated, Cerazette can cause side effects. These usually go away after a few weeks of using the pill.
Some of the common cerazette pill side effects which may affect up to 1 in 10 women include:
- Headache
- Acne
- Nausea
- Changes in mood
- Pain in breasts
- Weight gain
- Decreased sexual drive
- Irregular or no menstruation
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
Like Cerazette, Cerelle is a progesterone only pill, and contains the same hormone, desogestrel.
Like most medicines, some Cerelle pill side effects may bother you when you start it. But they should go away as your body adjusts to it.
Common side effects of the mini pill Cerelle include:
- Nausea
- Headache
- Acne
- Mood swings
- Breast pain
- Low libido
- Irregular or no periods
- Weight gain
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
Desogestrel is a type of synthetic progestogen (or progestin). It is the common ingredient found in Cerazette, Cerelle, Feanolla and Zelleta.
The most common Desogestrel pill side effects include:
- Dizziness
- Headache
- Acne
- Altered mood
- Pain in breasts
- Low sex drive
- Irregular or no periods
- Increased weight
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
Desorex is another mini pill that contains only one hormone, desogestrel.
The most common Desorex pill side effects are:
- Headache
- Dizziness
- Acne
- Altered mood
- Breast discomfort
- Loss of libido
- Irregular menstrual bleeding
- Weight changes
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
It’s normal to get some mild side effects when you first start using the Feanolla pill. It can take a few weeks for your body to get used to the hormone change, and normally after this, side effects will pass.
Commonly reported Feanolla mini pill side effects include:
- Changes in mood
- Headache
- Breast pain
- Dizziness
- Acne
- Weight gain
- Irregular periods.
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
When you start taking the Hana mini pill, you may experience some mild side effects. These side effects normally go away in a few weeks as your body gets used to the hormonal changes occuring in your body.
Common Hana mini pill side effects which may affect up to 1 in 10 women
- Changed mood, like feeling depressed
- Decreased interest in sex
- Acne
- Nausea
- Headache
- Discomfort in breasts
- Irregular menstruation
- Weight gain
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
Norgeston is a mini pill that has just one hormone in it: levonorgestrel (a type of progesterone).
Taking Norgeston can have some side effects which usually disappear within a few months of taking it. But if you find that they are persistent or you have any concerns about them, let the prescriber know. They may recommend an alternative pill.
Common Norgeston mini pill side effects include:
- Changes in your menstrual bleeding (irregular bleeding or no bleeding at all)
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Feeling dizzy
- Headaches and migraines
- Tender breasts.
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
Noriday is a mini pill that contains just one hormone, norethisterone.
Noriday pill side effects are usually mild and may occur after you start taking Noriday. These usually disappear after a month or two of use. But if side effects concern you, let your doctor know. You may benefit from switching to an alternative pill.
Irregular periods are the most frequently reported side effect of Noriday. Other side effects of Noriday mini pill that you might have include:
- Changes in your weight
- Changes in appetite
- Upset Stomach
- Skin rash
- Fatigue
- Restlessness
- Feeling depressed
- Headache
- Swollen or sore breasts
- High blood pressure
- Migraines
- Irregular periods
- Gallstones
- Liver disorder, such as a benign liver tumour.
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.
Like all medicines, the Zelleta pill can cause side effects, although not everybody gets them. If you experience any side effects that continue for long, let your doctor know.
Common Zelleta pill side effects (affecting less than 1 in 10 women) are:
- Mood changes
- Headache
- Feeling dizzy
- Acne
- Breast pain
- Depressed mood
- Low libido
- Irregular or no periods
- Weight increase
For a full list of side effects you should read the patient information leaflet.