What side effects can this medication cause?  

Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:

• irritation, redness, or rash in the place where you applied the patch
• breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
• nausea
• vomiting
• stomach cramps or bloating
• weight gain or weight loss
• change in appetite
• brown or black skin patches
• acne
• swelling of the hands, feet, ankles, or lower legs
• hair loss
• bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
• changes in menstrual flow
• painful or missed periods
• vaginal itching or irritation
• white vaginal discharge
• difficulty wearing contact lenses

Some side effects can be serious. If you experience any of the following symptoms, call your doctor immediately:

• sudden severe headache or vomiting
• speech problems
• dizziness or faintness
• weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
• sudden partial or complete loss of vision
• double vision
• bulging eyes
• sharp or crushing chest pain
• chest tightness
• coughing up blood
• shortness of breath
• calf pain
• severe stomach pain
• sleep problems, mood changes, and other signs of depression
• yellowing of the skin or eyes
• unusual bleeding
• loss of appetite
• extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
• fever
• dark-colored urine
• light-colored stool
• rash

Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch may increase the risk of developing endometrial and breast cancer, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots. Talk to your doctor about the risks of using this medication.

Norelgestromin and ethinyl estradiol contraceptive patch may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you have any unusual problems while taking this medication.