Yasmin
®
Drospirenone
with Ethinyl Estradiol
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 drug is safe, appropriate, or effective for you.
Consult your healthcare professional before using this drug.
Use
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. Yasmin does
not protect against HIV infection or other sexually transmitted
diseases.
Follow the directions
for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes
with a patient information leaflet;read it carefully. If you wish
to stop taking Yasmin and become pregnant,
use another method of birth control for at least 3 months after
you stop taking the tablets to be sure that the medication will
not harm the fetus. It may take a long time for you to become pregnant
after you stop taking Yasmin, especially
if you have never had a baby or if you had irregular, infrequent,
or complete absence of menstrual periods before taking Yasmin.
Side Effects
Every medicine can cause side effects, but many people have no,
or minor, side effects. Tell your doctor or pharmacist if any of
the following occurs: Severe pain in the groin or calves; sharp
or crushing chest pain; sudden shortness of breath; abnormal vaginal
bleeding; heaviness in the chest; missed menstrual period or suspected
pregnancy; lumps in the breast; sudden severe headache;vision or
speech disturbance; weakness or numbness in the arm or leg; severe
stomach pain or tenderness in the stomach area; yellowing of the
skin or eyes;contact lens intolerance; coughing up blood; vomiting;
sudden partial or complete loss of vision; difficulty sleeping;
weakness; lack of energy; fatigue; mood changes. common nausea;
change in weight; change in vaginal secretion; cramps; bloating;decreased
ability to produce breast milk; spotting; migraine; change in menstrual
flow; rash; depression; temporary infertility after stopping use
of Yasmin ;vaginal yeast infection; fluid
retention; spotty, darkening of the skin; breast tenderness, enlargement,
and secretion; absence of menstrual cycle; nervousness; changes
in appetite; dizziness; hair loss; acne;cataracts; changes in libido;
urinary tract infection-like symptoms (pain or burning while urinating);
premenstrual symptoms; vaginitis.
Precautions
Smoking 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. Before using 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 if you are allergic to any ingredient in Yasmin
; 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.
