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Yasmin
is a combination medication is used to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin
does not protect you or your partner against sexually transmitted
diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).
Directions
Take
Yasmin by mouth once daily, preferably after your evening
meal or at bedtime, or as directed by your doctor. Try to
take Yasmin at the same time each day. Doing so may help
you to remember to take it. It is recommended to start taking
Yasmin on the first day of your period (menstrual cycle).
If it is not possible to start this treatment at the start
of your period, consult the product information and/or your
doctor or pharmacist for proper instructions. It is recommended
that you use an alternative method of birth control during
the first week of taking Yasmin until the full benefit of
this drug takes effect.
Side Effects
Nausea,
vomiting, headache, diarrhea, bleeding between menstrual
periods (spotting), weight gain, acne, stomach cramps, rash,
swelling or bloating, skin spots, breast tenderness, or
difficulty wearing contact lenses may occur. If any of these
effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor promptly.
Tell your doctor immediately if any of these serious side
effects occur: dizziness, flu-like symptoms (e.g., fever,
cough, unusual weakness/fatigue, sore throat, muscle aches),
mental/mood changes, trouble sleeping, hair loss, vaginal
infections. Tell your doctor immediately if any of these
unlikely but serious side effects occur: severe headache,
pain in the lower legs or groin, trouble breathing, chest
pain, vision changes, severe stomach pain, one-sided weakness,
yellowing eyes or skin, lumps in the breast. If you notice
any other effects not listed above, contact your doctor
or pharmacist.
Precautions
Tell your doctor your medical history, especially
of: heart problems, stroke, gallbladder disease, diabetes,
high cholesterol or triglyceride levels, high blood pressure,
migraines, seizures, irregular vaginal bleeding, depression,
any allergies. Yasmin is not recommended for use if you
have the following medical conditions: liver problems, kidney
or adrenal gland problems, history of blood clots (thrombophlebitis),
blood vessel problems (e.g., cerebral vascular disease,
coronary artery disease), history of certain cancers (especially
endometrial or breast cancer), heavy smoking (especially
if older than 35 years of age). If you are near-sighted
or wear contact lenses, you may develop vision problems
or have trouble wearing your contact lenses. Contact your
eye doctor if this occurs. If you stop taking this birth
control medicine and want to become pregnant, it may take
a longer time than is usually seen with women not taking
birth control medicine. Consult your doctor. Do not smoke
cigarettes. Birth control pills combined with smoking cigarettes,
especially in women older than 35 years of age, puts you
at a much higher risk of developing serious health problems
than with birth control pills alone. Consult your doctor
or pharmacist for more information. Yasmin must not be used
during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may
be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. Yasmin passes
into breast milk and has had undesirable effects on nursing
infants. Consult your doctor before breast- feeding.
Drug Interactions
Tell your doctor of all prescription and
nonprescription medication you may use, especially: ACE
inhibitors (e.g., enalapril, lisinopril), angiotensin receptor
blockers (e.g., losartan, valsartan), potassium-sparing
water pills (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene), potassium
supplements, heparin, NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen),
atorvastatin, cyclosporine, corticosteroids (e.g., prednisone,
prednisolone) theophylline, ascorbic acid (vitamin C), acetaminophen,
morphine, temazepam, clofibric acid. Tell your doctor if
you take certain drugs that may decrease the effectiveness
of Yasmin, such as: antibiotics (e.g., tetracyclines, penicillins,
cephalosporins), griseofulvin, rifampin, certain anti-seizure
drugs (e.g., carbamazepine, phenobarbital, p henytoin),
St John s wort, phenylbutazone, Yasmin can affect the result
of certain lab tests (e.g., liver function tests, blood
tests). Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors
know you use Yasmin. Do not start or stop any medicine without
doctor or pharmacist approval.
Missed Dose
If you miss a dose of Yasmin, use it as
soon as you remember. If it is near the time of the next
dose, take the missed dose and resume your usual dosing
schedule; this may mean taking two tablets in one day. If
you miss two or more doses in a row, use an alternate birth
control method (e.g., condoms, spermicides) for at least
7 days and consult the product information or your doctor
for a new dosing schedule.
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