Mircette and Headache - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Headache is reported as a side effect among people who take Mircette (desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol), especially for people who are female, 20-29 old, have been taking the drug for < 1 month also take Xyrem, and have Narcolepsy.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Headache when taking Mircette. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 423 people who have side effects when taking Mircette from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Mircette?

Mircette has active ingredients of desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 465 Mircette users. Check the latest studies of Mircette.

What is Headache?

Headache (pain in head) is found to be associated with 3,752 drugs and 5,772 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Headache.

On Jul, 17, 2026

423 people reported to have side effects when taking Mircette.
Among them, 42 people (9.93%) have Headache.

Among these 42 people:

How long have people been on Mircette when they have Headache? *

What is the gender of people who have Headache when taking Mircette? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Headache when taking Mircette? *

What are other drugs people take besides Mircette? *

What are other side effects people have besides Headache? *

Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 14 people, 33.33%
Migraine (headache): 10 people, 23.81%
Dizziness: 10 people, 23.81%
Weight Decreased: 9 people, 21.43%
Fatigue (feeling of tiredness): 9 people, 21.43%
Memory Loss: 8 people, 19.05%
Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating): 8 people, 19.05%
Pain: 8 people, 19.05%
Mobility Decreased (ability to move is reduced): 7 people, 16.67%
Joint Pain: 7 people, 16.67%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 10 people, 23.81%
Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 7 people, 16.67%
Endometriosis (appearance of endometrial tissue outside the uterus and causing pelvic pain): 3 people, 7.14%
Migraine (headache): 3 people, 7.14%
Menopausal Symptoms: 2 people, 4.76%
Menstruation Irregular: 2 people, 4.76%
Heart Palpitations (feelings or sensations that your heart is pounding or racing): 2 people, 4.76%
Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 2 people, 4.76%
Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 2 people, 4.76%
Seasonal Allergy (allergic condition due to certain season): 2 people, 4.76%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Headache (756,642 reports)

How severe was Headache and when was it recovered:

Headache in Mircette

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol:

Headache and drugs with ingredients of desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol (958 reports)

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Headache:

Headache (3,752 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Headache:

Headache (5,772 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on desogestrel; ethinyl estradiol (the active ingredients of Mircette) and Mircette (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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