Important note
The following 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 use of the Yasmin birth control pill is safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before using Yasmin birth control pills.
Taking Yasmin birth control pills
Yasmin is supplied with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully.
You should try and take Yasmin at the same time every day, the pills should not be taken more than 24 hours apart.
Side effects
All birth control pills can cause side effects, but these side effects are usually mild and disappear after the first few months of use. Serious side effects do not occur very often. In clinical studies, women taking the Yasmin birth control pill experienced side effects similar in amount and severity to those experienced by women taking other birth control pills.
A common side effect of birth control pills is vaginal bleeding between periods. You may notice some spotting or experience breakthrough bleeding. Usually, this clears up within the first few months, but can occur later on. This type of bleeding is usually temporary and not serious.
Other possible side effects include: bloating, increased blood pressure, a spotty darkening of the skin, nausea, vomiting, change in appetite, headache, nervousness, moodiness, dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, and vaginal infections. If you experience any side effects while taking the Yasmin birth control pill, tell your healthcare professional. If you wear contact lenses then you may experience a change in vision or be unable to wear contact lenses.
It is important to remember, though, that most side effects with the birth control pills are not serious and will probably clear up within a few months.
Precautions
The Yasmin birth control pill may increase potassium, therefore women with kidney, liver, or adrenal disease should not take Yasmin.
Tell your health care provider about any of the following: if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant, or are breastfeeding; if you are taking any other prescription medicine, nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement; if you have a history of breast cancer, a family history of breast cancer, or have ever had an abnormal breast x-ray or mammogram; if you have a history of depression; if you have a history of migraines or other headaches; if you smoke; if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, obesity, high cholesterol, or high triglycerides; if you have a history of scanty or irregular menstrual periods; if you have any other medical condition.
Do not take Yasmin birth control pills if you are allergic to any ingredient in this medicine; you have blood disorders; you have history of stroke, or heart attack; you have blood clots in the legs or lungs; you have a history of developing blood clots in the deep veins of your legs; you have heart disease or chest pain; you have breast cancer or known or suspected cancer of the lining of the uterus, cervix, or vagina' you have experienced any abnormal vaginal bleeding; you have yellowing of the skin or eyes during pregnancy or with previous use of 'the pill'; you are a heavy smoker (15 or more cigarettes daily) and are over 35 years of age; you have a liver tumor; you have kidney, liver, or adrenal disease; you are pregnant or suspect you might be pregnant.
Drug Interactions
Certain medications may lessen the effectiveness of birth control pills or cause breakthrough bleeding. During the pill cycle when you are taking these medications, you need to use a backup birth control method to ensure that you do not get pregnant. These medications include certain seizure drugs, antibiotics, and herbal remedies, such as St. John's Wort. You will receive a list of these medications when you receive your Yasmin birth control pills.
Yasmin Birth Control Pill Storage
Store Yasmin birth control pills at room temperature 59° to 86° F and away from heat and light.
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