Headaches are a common side effect of Qlaira and can be bothersome enough to warrant discontinuation of therapy. In theory, you can stop taking Qlaira at any time, but this is not recommended. Such abrupt discontinuation can result in irregular bleeding and loss of contraceptive protection.

In this situation, I encourage you to consult your attending physician before deciding to discontinue Qlaira, especially if the headaches are severe or appear for the first time while taking the tablets, as they may be a symptom of more serious side effects.

I encourage you to report the symptoms you experience to your doctor, as well as to report the occurrence of an adverse effect of the preparation. Reporting side effects allows you to increase control over medicines available on the market. We wrote more about how and why to report side effects in the article: 

https://www.gdziepolek.pl/artykuly/jak-i-dlaczego-zglaszac-dzialania-niepozadane

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