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 Directions?
Follow the directions
for using Yasmin as provided by your doctor.
THIS MEDICINE COMES with a patient information
leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor,
nurse, or pharmacist any questions that you
may have before using this medicine. TRY TO
TAKE THIS MEDICINE at the same time every
day, not more than 24 hours apart. STORE THIS
MEDICINE at room temperature, away from heat
and light. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE,
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 THIS MEDICINE, refer
to the patient information that came with
this medicine. If you have any questions,
contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
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 Warnings?
SMOKING CIGARETTES while
using this medicine 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 this
medicine may decrease the effectiveness of
this medicine. 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 this medicine. IF YOU WEAR CONTACT
LENSES and you develop problems with them,
contact your doctor. THIS MEDICINE 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 THIS MEDICINE WILL
NOT PREVENT the spread of sexually transmitted
diseases (STDs). DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE
if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU
COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately.
THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK.
IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while
you are using this medicine, check with your
doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks
to your baby.
Yasmin Drug Interactions?
Yasmin may increase
potassium in the body. The following list
of medications may also affect potassium levels
in the body. More specific examples of these
medicines are listed in the section entitled
"What should I discuss with my healthcare
provider before taking Yasmin?". Do not take
Yasmin without first talking to your doctor
if you are on daily, long-term treatment with:
a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID);
a potassium-sparing diuretic; a potassium
supplement; an ACE inhibitor; an angiotensin
II receptor antagonist; or heparin.
Yasmin Missed Dose?
If you miss one yellow
"active" pill, take the dose as soon as
you remember or take two pills at the time
of your next regularly scheduled dose. You
do not need to use backup birth control.
If you miss two yellow "active" tablets
in a row in week one or two, take two
tablets each for the next two regularly
scheduled doses (one missed tablet plus
one regularly scheduled tablet for 2 days
in a row). Use another form of birth control
for at least 7 days following the missed
tablets.
If you miss two yellow "active" tablets
in a row in week three, or if you miss three
tablets in a row during any of the first
3 weeks, throw out the rest of the pack
and start a new package on the same day
if you are a Day 1 starter. If you are a
Sunday starter, keep taking a pill every
day until Sunday. On Sunday, throw out the
rest of the pack and start a new pack of
pills that same day. You may not have a
period that month, but this is expected.
However, if you miss your period 2 months
in a row, call your doctor because you might
be pregnant. You may become pregnant if
you have sex in the 7 days after you miss
pills. You MUST use another birth control
method (such as condoms or spermicides)
as a back-up for those 7 days.
Yasmin Storage?
Store it at room temperature
away from sunlight and moisture. Keep this
and all medications out of the reach of children.
Anything Else I Should
Know About Yasmin?
Yasmin is a form of
progesterone and ethinyl estradiol is a form
of estrogen. These are both female hormones
involved in conception. Together, Yasmin prevent
ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary)
from occurring. Yasmin are used to prevent
pregnancy.
NOTE: The above
information is intended to supplement, not
substitute for, the expertise and judgment
of your physician, pharmacist, or other healthcare
professional. It should not be construed to
indicate that the use of the product is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult
your healthcare professional before taking
the product.
