Yasmin Medication - Uses & Side Effects

Brand name: Yasmin

Generic Name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (dro SPY re nown, ETH in il, ESS tra dy ol )

Yasmin is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy. Yasmin combines this unique progestin with ethinyl estradiol. It is 99 percent effective in preventing pregnancy when used correctly, and works in the same way as other combination birth control pills. It does not protect against HIV infection and other transmitted diseases. A common side effect is bleeding between periods. This medication can cause birth defects in an unborn baby. Do not use if you are pregnant. This medication is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, such as anxiety, depression, irritability, trouble concentrating, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, and feeling out of control. It is the only birth control pill to contain the synthetic progestin known as drospirenone - an alternative for women who experience adverse effects from other oral contraceptives.

Yasmin Dosage:

• The dosage of Yasminis one yellow tablet daily for 21 consecutive days followed by 7 white inert tablets per menstrual cycle.
• A patient should begin to take Yasmin either on the first day of her menstrual period or on the first Sunday after the onset of her menstrual period (Sunday Start).
• Take 1 tablet a day for twenty-eight days. Then repeat the cycle.

Uses of Yasmin:

• Yasmin is a birth control pill used to prevent pregnancy.
• Yasmin may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide.
• This medication is also used to treat the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, such as anxiety, depression, lack of energy, sleep or appetite changes, and feeling out of control.
• It is also used for prevention of acne.

Side Effects of Yasmin:

Some common side effects reported with this medicine include:

• Abdominal cramps and bloating.
• Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion.
• Gallbladder disease.
• Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors.
• Feeling of warmth in lips and tongue.
• Nausea.
• Numbness of the fingertips.
• Loss of vision or change in vision (sudden).
• Sudden loss of coordination, especially on one side of the body.
• Swelling of the hands, feet or ankles, or rapid weight gain.
• Burning pain in lower abdomen.
• Change in weight (increase or decrease).

Warnings and precautions before taking Yasmin:

• Contact your doctor if you have a history of blood clots in the legs, lungs, or eyes.
• The risks associated with taking Yasmin increase significantly if you Have high blood pressure, diabetes, or high cholesterol.
• Do not take this medication if you are allergic to drospirenone or ethinyl estradiol, or if you have a history of stroke, blood clot, or circulation problems of diabetes.
• Yasmin do not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) or any other transmitted disease. If there is a danger of infection, use a latex condom and spermicide in addition to the pill.
• Yasmin is not recommended for women who have a history of blood clots in the legs, lungs, or eyes.
• Do not take this medication if you are allergic to drospirenone or ethinyl estradiol, or if you have any type of breast, uterine, or hormone-dependent cancer.

Drug Interaction:

If you are taking certain drugs with yasmin, then other drugs may decreased or increased and altered the effects. So it is important to check with your doctor before combining Yasmin with the following drugs such as includes:

• Carbamazepine,
• Testolactone,
• Doxercalciferol,
• Soy isoflavones supplements,
• Tamoxifen or raloxifene,
• Warfarin,
• Dantrolene, and
• Cyclosporine.

Overdose:

• If you are taking yasmin and after taking you feel that the overdose is suspected, then contact with your doctor immediately.
• Serum concentration of potassium and sodium, and evidence of metabolic acidosis, should be monitored in cases of overdose.
• US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222.