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Yasmin
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Yasmin is an estrogen and progestin
combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used
to regulate the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause,
or treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. |
Yasmin Medical Information:
Common uses
Yasmin is an estrogen and progestin combination used to prevent
pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate the menstrual cycle,
treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as determined
by your doctor.
Before using
Yasmin;: Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with
Yasmin. Inform your doctor or pharmacist of all prescription
and over-the-counter
medicine that you are taking. Do not take Yasmin if you
are also taking nevirapine or rifampin. ADDITIONAL MONITORING
OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking ACE
inhibitors (e.g., captopril, lisinopril), angiotensin II receptor
blockers (e.g., losartan), barbiturates, carvedilol, corticosteroids,
cyclosporine, felbamate, griseofulvin, heparin, HIV protease
inhibitors,
modafinil, metoprolol, pioglitazone, penicillin or tetracycline
antibiotics, theophylline, topiramate, troglitazone, troleandomycin,
certain water pills (e.g., spironolactone, triamterene), NSAIDs
(e.g., ibuprofen, naproxen), medicine for seizures, or St.
John's
wort. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions, allergies,
pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF Yasmin is not recommended if you have a history of cancer, heart, kidney, or liver conditions;
pulmonary embolism, blood clots, stroke, cerebrovascular disease,
diabetes, high cholesterol, depression, or smoking. Contact your
doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns
about
taking Yasmin.
Directions
Follow the directions for using Yasmin provided by your
doctor. Yasmin COMES with a patient information leaflet.
Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions
that you may have before using Yasmin. TRY TO TAKE Yasmin at the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart.
STORE Yasmin at room temperature, away from heat and light.
IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Yasmin, take it as soon as you remember.
Take your next dose at the regular time. This means you may take
2 doses on the same day. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 1 DOSE OF Yasmin, refer to the patient information that came with Yasmin. If you have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse,
or pharmacist.
Cautions
SMOKING CIGARETTES while using Yasmin may increase your
risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure,
or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. TAKING CERTAIN
ANTIBIOTICS or anticonvulsants while you are using Yasmin
may decrease the effectiveness of Yasmin. To prevent pregnancy,
use an additional form of birth control until your next period.
If you have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using
Yasmin. IF YOU WEAR CONTACT LENSES and you develop problems
with them, contact your doctor. Yasmin MAY CAUSE dark skin
patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches
darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing
when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. USE OF Yasmin WILL NOT PREVENT the spread of sexually transmitted diseases
(STDs). DO NOT USE Yasmin if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT
THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. Yasmin IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING
while you are using Yasmin, check with your doctor or pharmacist
to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible Yasmin side effects
SIDE EFFECTS, that may go away during treatment, include nausea,
vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods, breast tenderness,
or weight change. If they continue or are bothersome, check with
your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if
you
experience persistent or recurrent abnormal vaginal bleeding,
a missed menstrual period, dizziness or fainting, swelling
of
fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty wearing contact lenses.
CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience sharp or
crushing
chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden severe headache,
pain in the groin or calf, yellow skin or eyes, lumps in the
breast,
changes in vision, severe depression, numbness of an arm or leg,
or severe stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed
above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
Yasmin Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent
a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug interaction checker
to find out if your medicines interact with each other. Check
drug interactions
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE Yasmin with others for whom it was not prescribed.
DO NOT USE Yasmin for other health conditions. KEEP Yasmin out of the reach of children. IF USING Yasmin
FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply
runs out.
Yasmin Common Misspellings:
Yasmin is sometimes misspelled. The most frequent examples are
Yasmine, Jasmin, Casmin, Casmine, Vasmin, Vasemine, Vaseline,
Yalin, Yastin, Dastin, Blastin, Trustin, Yasmina, Jasmina,
Vasmin, Vasmina,
tasmin,
6asmin,
7asmin,
uasmin,
hasmin,
gasmin,
yqsmin,
ywsmin,
yssmin,
yzsmin,
yaamin,
yawmin,
yaemin,
yadmin,
yaxmin,
yazmin,
yasnin,
yasjin,
yaskin,
yas,in,
yas in,
yasmun,
yasm8n,
yasm9n,
yasmon,
yasmkn,
yasmjn,
yasmib,
yasmih,
yasmij,
yasmim,
yasmi
. The
correct / full name for these birth control pills is "Yasmin" . |