Which birth control side effects require immediate medical attention?

Stop taking your birth control and see a doctor immediately if you experience any of the following:

• Sudden back/jaw pain along with nausea, sweating, or trouble breathing
• Chest pain or discomfort
• Achy soreness in your leg
• Trouble breathing
• Severe pain in your belly or stomach
• Sudden and severe headache
• Headaches that are different, worse, or happening more frequently than usual
• Aura (seeing flashing, zigzag lines)
• Yellowing of your skin or eyes

These symptoms could be signs of a serious problem and you should seek medical attention immediately.