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| Yasmin Description:
Yasmin is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases.
Active Ingredient: drospirenone 3.0mg and ethinyl estradiol 0.030mg
Dosage Form(s): Tablets |
Product Notes:
Who should not take Yasmin:
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious adverse effects on the heart and blood vessels from the use of birth control pills. This risk increases with age and with heavy smoking (15 or more cigarettes per day) and is quite marked in women over 35 years of age. Women who use birth control pills should not smoke.
Yasmin differs from other birth control pills because it contains a progestin hormone called drospirenone. Drospirenone can increase potassium in your blood. Women should not use Yasmin if they have kidney, liver, or adrenal disease because it can cause serious health problems. Also, Yasmin should not be used by people who have:
A history of heart attack or stroke
Blood clots in the legs, lungs (pulmonary embolism), or eyes
A history of blood clots in the deep veins of the legs
Chest pain
Known or suspected breast cancer or cancer of the lining of the uterus, cervix or vagina
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or of the skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or during previous use of the pill
Liver tumor (benign or cancerous)
General Precautions with Yasmin:
For the majority of women, Yasmin can be taken safely. But some women are at high risk of developing certain serious diseases that can be life threatening or may cause temporary or permanent disability or death. The risks associated with taking Yasmin increase significantly if you:
Smoke
Have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol
Have or have had clotting disorders, heart attack, stroke, chest pain (angina pectoris), and cancer of the breast or reproductive organs, jaundice, or malignant or benign liver tumors.
What should I tell my doctor or health care provider?
Review all medicines that you are taking with your health care provider, including herbal supplements and non-prescription medicines. Tell your health care provider if you are on long-term treatment with any of the medicines below, because you may need a blood test to find out if Yasmin is right for you.
NSAIDs ibuprofen (Motrin®, Advil®), naproxen (Naprosyn®, Aleve®, and others) when taken long-term and daily for treatment of arthritis or other diseases or conditions
Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone and others)
Potassium supplements
ACE inhibitors (Capoten®, Vasotec®, Zestril®, and others)
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists (Cozaar®, Diovan®, Avapro®, and others)
Heparin Side Effects:
The most commons side effects are:
Headache
Menstrual changes
Breast tenderness
Abdominal cramps and bloating
Nausea
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