Yasmin

Preventing pregnancy. It is also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) or certain types of acne in women who are using Yasmin for birth control. Yasmin is a progesterone and estrogen combination birth control pill. It works by preventing ovulation, thickening the mucus in the cervix, and changing the lining of the uterus. It does not protect against HIV infection (AIDS) and other sexually transmitted diseases. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Buy Yasmin (Brand)
Yasmin 1 month supply - 28 Tabs	$135.06
Yasmin 3 months supply - 84 Tabs	$264.81

How Taken:
Use Yasmin as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Day 1 start: Take the first active pill of the first pack during the first 24 hours 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. This oral contraceptive comes in a packet of 28 tablets. The first 21 tablets are the active pills. The last seven tablets in a 28-tablet packet are the reminder pills; they are different in color and do not contain any hormone. 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. 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:
Yasmin may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, or similar problems. The risk is greater if you smoke. Do not smoke or use other tobacco products while taking Yasmin .Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you have had a blood clot; angina, or heart disease; a bleeding or blood-clotting disorder; breast, uterine, or another hormone-related cancer; or undiagnosed, abnormal vaginal bleeding. 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 also tell your doctor about it. Do not take drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol if you are pregnant or if you think you might be pregnant. Hormonal changes during pregnancy can have very serious negative effects on a developing baby. Do not take Yasmin without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. Yasmin passes into breast milk and may decrease milk production.

Missed Dose:
What to do if you MISS 1 yellow active pill: -Take it as soon as you remember. Take the next pill at your regular time. You may take two pills in one day. -You do not need to use a back-up birth control method if you have sex. What to do 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. What to do 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. Call your doctor if you miss your period two months in a row, or clinic because you might be pregnant. - You MUST use another birth control method (such as condoms or spermicides) as a back-up for those 7 days. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills. What to do 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. Call your doctor, if you miss your period two months in a row, or clinic because you might be pregnant. - You MUST use another birth control method (such as condoms or spermicides) as a back-up for those 7 days. You MAY BECOME PREGNANT if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss pills.

Side Effects:
All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. VAGINAL BLEEDING While you are taking the pills irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting may occur. 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. Irregular bleeding may vary from slight staining between menstrual periods to breakthrough bleeding, which is a flow much like a regular period. It is important to continue taking your pills on schedule. Talk to your doctor or healthcare provider if the bleeding occurs in more than one cycle or lasts for more than a few days. CONTACT LENSES Contact your doctor or healthcare provider if you wear contact lenses and notice a change in vision or an inability to wear your lenses. FLUID RETENTION Oral contraceptives may cause edema (fluid retention) with swelling of the fingers or ankles and may raise your blood pressure. Contact your doctor or healthcare provider if you experience fluid retention. MELASMA Particularly on the face a spotty darkening of the skin is possible. 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. Call your doctor or healthcare provider if any of these side effects bother you.

Storage:
Store Yasmin at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C). Brief storage at temperatures between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Yasmin out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Overdose:
If you take too much then symptoms may include severe nausea; unexplained vaginal bleeding. Serious ill effects have not been reported. Serum concentration of potassium and sodium, and evidence of metabolic acidosis, should be monitored in cases of overdose.

More Information:
Your doctor will take a medical and family history before prescribing oral contraceptives and will examine you. Be sure to keep all appointments with your doctor, because this is a time to determine if there are early signs of side effects of oral contraceptive use. Do not use the drug for any condition other than the one for which it was prescribed. If you have any questions about Yasmin, please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider. This drug has been prescribed specifically for you; do not give it to others who may want birth-control pills. You should be re-examined at least once a year. If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

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