Mirena Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Mirena is a synthetic form of female sex hormones produced naturally in the body called Progestin. Main ingredient in Mirena is Progestin (Intrauterine Insert). Intrauterine Insert like Mirena is used to prevent pregnancy. However, since it contains only Progestin, it may be less effective than Progestin-Estrogen combinations. Mirena effectiveness lasts for about a year. Mirena contains the same hormone found in the mini-pill and may cause irregular menstrual cycle.

Mirena Side Effects

Mirena side effects may include abdominal pain, vaginal discharge, acne, fluid retention, bloating, blood clots, chest pain, hair loss, headache, heart attack, high blood pressure, kidney problem, migraine, leg pain, nausea, sex drive changes, skin discoloration, stroke, vomiting, and weight gain or loss. Rare Mirena side effects that need to be reported right away to the physician are lack of menstrual period, unexplained fever, trouble breathing depression, nervousness, vaginal swelling or itching, painful intercourse, severe headache, fatigue, and fast heartbeat.

Mirena Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Mirena side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

MIRENA WARNING

Progestin-only contraceptives are linked with an increased risk of blood-clotting disorders.

Avoid using the intrauterine inserts if you have had an ectopic pregnancy. These inserts have been linked with an increased risk of pelvic inflammatory disease.

Avoid using contraceptives including Mirena if you are or might be pregnant.

Avoid smoking as it enhances the risk of heart-related side effects in women who use contraceptives like Mirena. The risk is even greater in women over 35.

Avoid using Mirena if you have had an allergic reaction to any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Mirena if you are a migraine sufferer.

Avoid taking Mirena if you or someone in your family has ever had breast cancer or cancer of the reproductive system or liver problems.

Avoid Mirena if you have or ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, chest pain, or blood clots.

Avoid Mirena if you have had pregnancy related jaundice or jaundice resulting from previous use of any oral contraceptives.

Avoid Mirena if you have experienced abnormal vaginal bleeding.

MIRENA CAUTION

The progestin-only contraceptives may cause irregular menstrual cycle and are considered less-effective than estrogen-progestin combinations. They are usually recommended for women who should avoid estrogens as well as older women.

Mirena should be used with caution if you are:

-Smoker
-Have liver, heart, gallbladder, kidney, or thyroid disease
-Have high blood pressure
-High cholesterol
-Diabetes
-Epilepsy
-Asthma
-Porphyria
-Obese
-Stroke or heart attack in the past
-Depression
-Family history of breast cancer or other cancers
-Mirena does not protect against HIV (AIDS), or other STDs.
-If you experience abdominal pain, contact your physician right away.
-In rare cases, oral contraceptives like Mirena may cause benign liver tumors.

MIRENA INTERACTION

Check with your physician before combining Mirena with the following:

Acetaminophen/ Paracetamol
Amitriptyline
Antibiotics
Ascorbic acid (Vitamin C)
Aspirin
Atorvastatin (anti-cholesterol drugs)
Barbiturates
Blood thinners
Carbamazepine
Chloramphenicol
Clofibrate
Clomipramine
Copper supplements
Cyclosporine
Diazepam
Doxepin
Fluconazole
Glipizide
Griseofulvin
HIV drugs
Imipramine
Propranolol
Insulin
Lorazepam
Metoprolol
Modafinil
Morphine
Oxazepam
Phenylbutazone
Phenytoin
Prednisolone
Prednisone
Primidone
Propranolol
Rifabutin
Rifampin
Sulfonamides
Temazepam
Tetracycline
Theophylline
Topiramate
Troleandomycin
Valium

Herbs like Black Cohosh, Milk Thistle, and St. John's Wort.

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