This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Implanon (Etonogestrel Subcutaneous) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (648)
Death (15)
Life Threatening Events (18)
Disability (25)
Reports by Reaction Type
Pregnancy With Implant Contraceptive (98),
Medical Device Complication (91),
Abortion Spontaneous (56),
Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy (56),
NO Adverse Event (55),
Device Breakage (41),
Metrorrhagia (40),
Menorrhagia (37),
Weight Increased (36),
Device Dislocation (35),
Headache (33),
Menstruation Irregular (32)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Implanon (Etonogestrel Subcutaneous). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Diarrhoea, Headache, Menorrhagia, Abdominal Pain Upper
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient: Tylenol
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: NO Adverse Event, Device Breakage
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Cerebrovascular Accident
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event, hospitalization, disablity
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, NO Adverse Event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Dosage: 1 df, unk
Start date: 2012-05-30
Implanon
Dosage: 68 mg/one implant
Indication: Contraception
Start date: 2012-05-30
End date: 2012-05-30
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, NO Adverse Event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, Malaise, Incorrect Drug Administration Duration, Pain in Extremity, Nausea, Unintended Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient: Tylenol
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Start date: 2012-06-26
Implanon
Indication: Contraception
Start date: 2012-06-26
End date: 2012-06-26
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Menstruation Irregular, Implant Site Fibrosis, Device Difficult To Use, Expired Drug Administered, Device Breakage
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Nausea, Dizziness, Headache, Menorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, Amenorrhoea
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Grand MAL Convulsion, Medication Error, Cerebral Venous Thrombosis, Drug Interaction
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug: Gardasil
Dosage: 1 df
Start date: 2011-01-19
End date: 2011-01-19
Gardasil
Dosage: 1 df
Start date: 2011-04-04
End date: 2011-04-04
Gardasil
Dosage: 1 df
Start date: 2011-09-01
End date: 2011-09-01
Minigeste
Dosage: 1 df, qd
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Menorrhagia
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2011-08-17
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Maternal Exposure During Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient: PNV
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: NO Adverse Event, Complication of Device Insertion
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Menstruation Irregular, Dizziness, Headache
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient: Lexapro
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, Implant Site Haematoma, Arterial Injury
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, NO Adverse Event, Device Difficult To Use
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, NO Adverse Event, Device Difficult To Use
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-26
Patient:
Reactions: Coital Bleeding
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-26
Patient:
Reactions: Product Quality Issue, NO Adverse Event, Device Difficult To Use
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Alopecia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Menstruation Irregular
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Dosage: 1 df, unk
Indication: Contraception
Start date: 2009-01-01
End date: 2012-05-30
Implanon
Dosage: 1 df, unk
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Menorrhagia, Device Breakage
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Application Site Haematoma, Application Site Pain
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient: Ibuprofen
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Incorrect Drug Administration Duration, Metrorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, Incorrect Drug Administration Duration, Pain in Extremity, Device Difficult To Use, Complication of Device Insertion, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, Incorrect Drug Administration Duration
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Implant Site Pain, Muscular Weakness, Hypoaesthesia, Paraesthesia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
Other drugs received by patient: Adderall Tablets
Possible Implanon side effects in
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-25
Patient:
Reactions: Medical Device Complication, NO Adverse Event, Device Dislocation
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Implanon
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