Desogestrel and pulmonary embolism Patient Reports February 12, 2012

Desogestrel Side Effects Report #4597181-6
Desogestrel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from on Feb 16, 2005. Female patient, 19 years of age, was diagnosed with oral contraception and was treated with Desogestrel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: abasia, chest pain , deep vein thrombosis , dysstasia, groin pain, pain in extremity, pleurisy, pulmonary embolism . Desogestrel dosage: unknown. During the same period patient was treated with CITODON, SOMADRIL COMP, ERYTHORMYCIN. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Desogestrel Side Effects Report #5804135-8
Desogestrel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from UNITED STATES on July 07, 2008. Female patient, 15 years of age, weighting 120.0 lb, was diagnosed with contraception and was treated with Desogestrel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary embolism . Desogestrel dosage: unknown. Patient died on 12/15/2007.

Desogestrel Side Effects Report #4779086-0
Desogestrel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from FRANCE on Sept 12, 2005. Female patient, 49 years of age, was treated with Desogestrel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: dyspnoea, gastritis, hypoalbuminaemia, iliac vein thrombosis, iron deficiency anaemia, malnutrition, pain in extremity, pulmonary embolism , vena cava thrombosis. Desogestrel dosage: unknown. Patient was hospitalized. Patient recovered.

Desogestrel Side Effects Report #4853130-4
Desogestrel side effect was reported by a Consumer or non-health professional from SWEDEN on Dec 05, 2005. Female patient, 45 years of age, was treated with Desogestrel. After drug was administered, patient experienced the following side effects: pulmonary embolism . Desogestrel dosage: unknown. Patient died.