What is Yasmin?
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Yasmin Description:
Yasmin is a combination birth control pill that contains female hormones preventing ovulation, the release of an egg from an ovary. Additionally, Yasmin induces changes in cervical mucus and the uterine lining, creating a less conducive environment for sperm to reach the uterus and for a fertilized egg to attach.
Yasmin Use:
Yasmin is primarily employed as contraception to prevent pregnancy.
Warnings:
Do not use Yasmin if pregnant or recently postpartum. Avoid Yasmin if you have certain health conditions, including adrenal gland disorder, kidney disease, uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, coronary artery disease, circulation issues (especially with diabetes), undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, liver disease, severe migraine headaches, or if taking specific hepatitis C medications. Smoking while on Yasmin, especially if over 35, increases the risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack.
Yasmin Side Effects:
Seek emergency medical help if you have an allergic reaction to Yasmin, indicated by hives, difficulty breathing, or swelling of the face, lips, tongue, or throat. Stop using Yasmin and contact your doctor immediately if you experience symptoms such as signs of a stroke, blood clot, heart attack, liver problems, increased blood pressure, swelling, changes in migraine patterns, or symptoms of depression. Common side effects may include nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, headache, mood changes, fatigue, irritability, weight gain, or changes in menstrual periods.
Related/Similar Drugs:
Sertraline, fluoxetine, doxycycline, Zoloft, clindamycin topical, Prozac, paroxetine.
Before Taking Yasmin:
Before using Yasmin, consider factors like an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially with high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or being overweight. Smoking, particularly if over 35, significantly raises these risks. Avoid Yasmin if pregnant or breastfeeding, and inform your doctor of any relevant medical history, including heart problems, high blood pressure, blood clot tendencies, high potassium levels, high cholesterol, depression, liver or kidney disease, thyroid issues, diabetes, gallbladder disease, or migraines.
How to Take Yasmin:
Take Yasmin precisely as prescribed by your doctor, starting on the first day of your period or the first Sunday after it begins. Use additional contraception, like condoms with spermicide, initially. Take one pill daily, approximately 24 hours apart, starting a new pack the day after the previous one finishes. Missing a pill elevates the risk of pregnancy, and specific instructions are provided for various scenarios of missed doses.
Overdose:
In case of an overdose, seek emergency medical attention or contact the Poison Help line at 1-800-222-1222.
What to Avoid:
Avoid smoking while on Yasmin, especially if over 35. Yasmin does not protect against sexually transmitted diseases; using condoms is recommended for protection.
Drug Interactions:
Inform your doctor about all current medications, including prescription, over-the-counter, vitamins, and herbal products, as they may interact with Yasmin and affect its effectiveness, potentially leading to pregnancy.