One month supply
Yasmin - 28 Tabs $98
Three month supply
Yasmin - 84 Tabs $199 |
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Drug Uses
Yasmin is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin differs
from most other birth control pills because it contains a progestin hormone
called drospirenone. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and
other sexually transmitted diseases.
How Taken
This oral contraceptive comes in a packet of 28 tablets. The first 21 tablets
are the active pills; they contain the active ingredients (hormones) ethinyl
estradiol and drospirenon. The last seven tablets in a 28-tablet packet are
the reminder pills; they are different in color and do not contain any hormone.
Day 1 start: Take the first active pill of the first pack during the first
24 hours of your period. You will not need to use a back-up method of birth
control, since you are starting the pill at the beginning of your period.
Sunday start: Take the first active pill of the first pack on Sunday after
your period starts, even if you are still bleeding. If your period starts
on Sunday, start the pack that same day. Use another method of birth control
(such as condoms or spermicides) if you have sex during 7 days after you
start your first packet.
Warnings/Precautions
Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you have had a
stroke, heart attack, or blood clot; high blood pressure, angina, or heart
disease; a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; breast, uterine, or another
hormone-related cancer; or undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding. Before
taking Yasmin, also tell your doctor if you have diabetes; high cholesterol;
gallbladder disease; migraines or other headaches; epilepsy; a history of
depression; a history of scanty or irregular menstrual periods; smoke cigarettes;
or need an extended period of bed rest due to surgery or illness. Yasmin
is in the FDA pregnancy category X. This means that it has been reported
to cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Hormonal changes during pregnancy
can have very serious negative effects on a developing baby. Do not take
drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol if you are pregnant or if you think you
might be pregnant. Yasmin passes into breast milk and may decrease milk
production. Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you
are breast-feeding a baby. Avoid smoking. Smoking greatly increases the risk
of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot formation.
Missed Dose
If you MISS 1 yellow active pill, take it as soon as you remember. Take the
next pill at your regular time. This means you may take two pills in one
day. You do not need to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex.
If you MISS 2 yellow active pills in a row in WEEK 1 OR WEEK 2 of your pack,
take two pills on the day you remember and two pills the next day. Then take
one pill a day until you finish the pack. 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.
If you MISS 2 yellow active pills in a row in the 3RD WEEK:
If you are a Day 1 Starter: THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start
a new pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter, keep taking one 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 your period this month but this is expected. However, if
you miss your period two months in a row, call your doctor or clinic 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.
If you MISS 3 OR MORE yellow active pills in a row (during the first 3 weeks):
If you are a Day 1 Starter, THROW OUT the rest of the pill pack and start
a new pack that same day.
If you are a Sunday Starter, keep taking 1 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 your period this month but this is expected. However, if
you miss your period two months in a row, call your doctor or clinic 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.
Possible Side Effects
VAGINAL BLEEDING: Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may occur while
you are taking the pills. Irregular bleeding may vary from slight staining
between menstrual periods to breakthrough bleeding, which is a flow much
like a regular period. Irregular bleeding occurs most often during the first
few months of oral contraceptive use, but may also occur after you have been
taking the pill for some time. Such bleeding may be temporary and usually
does not indicate any serious problems. It is important to continue taking
your pills on schedule. If the bleeding occurs in more than one cycle or
lasts for more than a few days, talk to your doctor or healthcare provider.
CONTACT LENSES: If you wear contact lenses and notice a change in vision
or an inability to wear your lenses, contact your doctor or healthcare provider.
FLUID RETENTION: Oral contraceptives may cause edema (fluid retention) with
swelling of the fingers or ankles and may raise your blood pressure. If you
experience fluid retention, contact your doctor or healthcare provider.
MELASMA: A spotty darkening of the skin is possible, particularly of the
face.
OTHER SIDE EFFECTS: Other side effects may include change in appetite, headache,
nervousness, and depression, and dizziness, loss of scalp hair, rash, and
vaginal infections. If any of these side effects bother you, call your doctor
or healthcare provider.
Overdose
Serious ill effects have not been reported following acute ingestion of large
doses of other oral contraceptives by young children. Over dosage may cause
nausea, and withdrawal bleeding may occur in females. Drospirenone, however,
is a spironolactone analogue, which has antimineralocorticoid properties.
Serum concentration of potassium and sodium, and evidence of metabolic acidosis,
should be monitored in cases of overdose.
Disclaimer
This drug information is for your information purposes only, it is not intended
that this information covers all uses, directions, drug interactions,
precautions, or adverse effects of your medication. This is only general
information, and should not be relied on for any purpose. It should not be
construed as containing specific instructions for any particular patient.
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