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Yasmin at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy
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Yasmin
(birth-control pills) are used to prevent pregnancy. Estrogen and
progestin are two female sex hormones. Combinations of estrogen and
progestin work by preventing the release of eggs from the ovaries
(ovulation) and changing the cervical mucus and the lining of the
uterus. Oral contraceptives are a very effective method of birth
control, but they do not prevent the spread of AIDS and other sexually
transmitted diseases. |
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Yasmin 3mg 28 tablets |
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Yasmin 3mg 84 tablets |
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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 drug is safe,
appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your healthcare
professional before using this drug.
Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious side effects
from oral contraceptives, including heart attacks, blood
clots, and strokes. This risk is higher for women over 35
years old and heavy smokers (15 or more cigarettes per day).
If you take oral contraceptives, you should not smoke.
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Yasmin Use Indication:
Yasmin birth control come in packets of 21 or 28 tablets to
take by mouth once a day. To avoid upset stomach, take Yasmin
with food or milk. Take the tablet routinely at the same time
every day (e.g., after dinner or at bedtime) to help you
remember to take the tablet regularly. Missing doses increases
your risk of becoming pregnant.
When first starting on this medicine, use an additional method
of birth control until you have correctly taken 7 days' worth
of Yasmin medicine.
If you have a 21-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 21
days and then none for seven days. Then start a new packet.
If you have a 28-tablet packet, take one tablet daily for 28
days. The last seven tablets are a different color. These
tablets are not birth-control pills; they contain iron
(ferrous fumarate) or an inactive ingredient. You should take
one tablet daily continuously for 28 days in the order
specified in your packet, starting a new packet the day after
taking your 28th tablet.
Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully
concerning when to take your first tablet (on the first or
fifth day of your menstrual period or on the first Sunday
after or on which bleeding begins). Take the oral
contraceptive exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of
it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do
not stop taking Yasmin medicine without talking to your
doctor.
If you have recently given birth, wait until 4 weeks after
giving birth to begin taking Yasmin.
Before taking Yasmin, ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy
of the manufacturer's information for the patient and read it
carefully.
Yasmin
Medication Side Effects:
Yasmin may cause side effects. Tell your doctor if any of
these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
upset stomach
vomiting
stomach cramps or bloating
diarrhea
constipation
gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
weight gain or weight loss
brown or black skin patches
acne
swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs (fluid retention)
hair growth in unusual places
bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
changes in menstrual flow
painful or missed periods
breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
difficulty wearing contact lenses
Some side effects can be serious. The following symptoms
are uncommon, but if you experience any of them while taking
Yasmin birth control, call your doctor immediately:
severe headache
shortness of breath
severe vomiting
partial or complete loss of vision
double vision
speech problems
dizziness or faintness
weakness or numbness of an arm or leg
crushing chest pain or chest heaviness
coughing up blood
calf pain
severe stomach pain
yellowing of the skin or eyes
severe depression
unusual bleeding
loss of appetite
extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
fever
dark-colored urine
light-colored stool
rash
Yasmin may increase the risk of developing endometrial and
breast cancer, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart
attack, stroke, and blood clots. Talk to your doctor about the
risks of taking this medication.
Yasmin may cause other side effects. Call your doctor if you
have any unusual problems while taking this medication.
Precautions on using Yasmin Medication
Before
taking Yasmin, tell your doctor and pharmacist:
if you are allergic to estrogen, progestin, or any other
medications.
what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins,
and nutritional supplements you are taking. Be sure to mention
any of the following: acetaminophen (APAP, Tylenol);
antibiotics; anticoagulants ('blood thinners') such as
warfarin (Coumadin); atorvastatin (Lipitor); clofibrate (Atromid-S);
cyclosporine (Neoral, Sandimmune); griseofulvin (Fulvicin,
Grifulvin, Grisactin); HIV protease inhibitors such as
indinavir (Crixivan) and ritonavir (Norvir); medications for
seizures such as carbamazepine (Tegretol), phenobarbital (Luminal,
Solfoton), phenytoin (Dilantin), and topiramate (Topamax);
morphine (Kadian, MS Contin, MSIR, others); oral steroids such
as dexamethasone (Decadron, Dexone), methylprednisolone (Medrol),
prednisone (Deltasone), and prednisolone (Prelone);
phenylbutazone; rifabutin (Mycobutin); rifampin (Rifadin,
Rimactane); temazepam (Restoril); theophylline (Theobid, Theo-Dur);
and thyroid medication such as levothyroxine (Levothroid,
Levoxyl, Synthroid). Before taking Yasmin, tell your doctor
and pharmacist if you are taking angiotensin-converting enzyme
(ACE) inhibitors such as benazepril (Lotensin), enalapril (Vasotec),
and lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril); angiotensin II antagonists
such as irbesartan (Avapro), losartan (Cozaar), and valsartan
(Diovan); aspirin and other nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory
medications (NSAIDS) such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motrin) and
naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn); diuretics ('water pills') such as
amiloride (Midamor), spironolactone (Aldactone), and
triamterene (Dyrenium); or heparin. Your doctor may need to
change the doses of your medications or monitor you carefully
for side effects.
what herbal products you are taking, especially St. John's wort.
if you have or have ever had breast lumps or cancer;
endometrial cancer; high blood pressure; high blood
cholesterol and fats; diabetes (high blood sugar); asthma;
stroke; blood clots; toxemia (high blood pressure during
pregnancy); heart attack; epilepsy (seizures); migraine
headaches; depression; liver, heart, gallbladder, or kidney
disease; adrenal insufficiency (for Yasmin); jaundice
(yellowing of the skin or eyes); vaginal bleeding between
menstrual periods; and excessive weight gain and fluid
retention (bloating) during the menstrual cycle.
do not take Yasmin if you are pregnant, plan to become
pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while
taking Yasmin, call your doctor immediately.
if you are having surgery, including dental surgery, tell the
doctor or dentist that you are taking Yasmin.
if you wear contact lenses. If you notice changes in vision or
ability to wear your lenses while taking hormone replacement
therapy, see an eye doctor.
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