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Women's Health - Yasmin for Women
Generic Name: drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol (drow SPIH reh known and EH thi nill ess tra DYE ole)
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What is Yasmin? |
Yasmin is a new form of the birth control pill. Yasmin is 99% effective in blocking unwanted pregnancy and has been known to offer many other additional benefits
Yasmin is a unique form of oral contraceptive. Like all birth control pills Yasmin is 99% effective in preventing unwanted pregnancy but Yasmin works much differently than the traditional birth control pill. All birth control pills use some form of synthetic hormone, but Yasmin uses a different version of this progestin (hormone). Yasmin affects the body's chemistry differently it works on excess sodium and water in the body.
See what the Wall Street Journal had to say about Yasmin:
Thursday October 9, 2002
"The New Buzz In Birth Control: A Dieters Pill
It may be a young woman's idea of the ultimate elixir: a pill that will keep you from getting pregnant, and help you lose weight at the same time. Word is it has arrived. Gynecologists and college health services have been surprised by an unusual number of requests for a new birth-control pill, called Yasmin, that patients believe will help the lose - or at least not gain - weight.." |
How do Birth Control Pills Work? |
Birth control pills contain a combination of hormones that is used to prevent ovulation (the release of an egg from an ovary). The pills contain a form of estrogen and a form of progesterone, which are both female hormones involved in conception.
Birth control pills also have other effects that inhibit pregnancy. They cause the cervical mucous to thicken, which makes it harder for sperm to move toward the uterus, and they prevent the attachment of an egg to the uterus.
Birth control pills are used to prevent pregnancy.
Birth control pills may also be used for purposes other than those listed in this medication guide. |
What should you Know? |
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol does not offer protection from sexually transmitted diseases--including HIV or AIDS. Using a condom is the only way to obtain protection from these diseases.
Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours after the last dose. Try to take the pills at a time that you will remember every day--for example, just before bed, with a meal, or first thing in the morning.
Avoid smoking cigarettes while taking drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Smoking greatly increases the risk of heart attack, stroke, and blood clot.
Some other medicines may decrease the effectiveness of drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, which may result in unintended pregnancy. Talk to your doctor before taking any other medicines while taking drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol to determine if an additional form of birth control may be needed temporarily.
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Before Using |
Drospirenone may increase potassium in the body. The following list of conditions and medications may also affect potassium levels in the body. Do not take drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol without first talking to your doctor if you have or are taking:
· liver disease or a history of yellowing of the skin or eyes due to pregnancy or previous use of birth control pills;
· kidney disease;
· adrenal insufficiency;
· a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID) such as ibuprofen (Motrin, Advil, others), naproxen (Aleve, Naprosyn, Anaprox, others), and others;
· a potassium-sparing diuretic such as spironolactone (Aldactone, others), triamterene (Dyrenium, Dyazide, Maxzide, others), amiloride (Midamor, others), or eplerenone (Inspra);
· a potassium supplement such as Klor-Con, K-Dur, K-Tab, Kaon, others;
· an ACE inhibitor such as benazepril (Lotensin), lisinopril (Prinivil, Zestril), enalapril (Vasotec), and others;
· an angiotensin II receptor antagonist such as candesartan (Atacand), losartan (Cozaar), telmisartan (Micardis), and others; or
· heparin.
Also, do not take drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol 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 drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, 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.
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol 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.
Drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol passes into breast milk and may decrease milk production. Do not take drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol without first talking to your doctor if you are breast-feeding a baby. |
Directions |
Take drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol exactly as directed by your doctor. If you do not understand these directions, ask your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor to explain them to you.
Take the first pill in a package on the first day of your period or on the first Sunday after your period begins as directed by your doctor.
Take one pill every day, no more than 24 hours after the last dose. Try to take the pills at a time that you will remember every day.
Taking the pill at night may reduce noticeable side effects such as headache or nausea.
If you are on a 28-day cycle, take one pill every day. When the pack runs out, throw it away. Begin a new pack the following day. The 28-day cycle contains seven pills that are placebos (with no active ingredients). These are "reminder" pills to keep you on a regular cycle. They are taken while you are menstruating.
Follow your doctor's instructions about using a second form of birth control when you first start taking drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, when you are taking other medications, or if you miss a pill. If you are unsure what to do in any of these cases, talk to your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor about how to ensure that you will not become pregnant.
Have yearly physical exams and examine your breasts for lumps monthly while taking drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Your doctor may also want you to have blood tests to monitor potassium levels in your blood.
Store drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
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What happens if I miss a dose?
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Missing a pill increases the risk of becoming pregnant.
Follow the exact directions on your package information insert concerning missed doses. If you do not have a package information insert, call your pharmacist, doctor, or nurse to find out what to do.
In general:
If you miss one dose, take it as soon as you remember or take two pills at the time of your next regularly scheduled dose. There is little likelihood that ovulation will occur. You may, however, want to use a second method of birth control such as a condom or a spermicidal cream, jelly, or foam for at least seven consecutive days following the missed tablet to ensure protection from pregnancy.
If you miss two tablets in a row, take the two missed tablets as soon as you remember or with your next regularly scheduled dose (three total). Or, you may take two tablets each for the next two regularly scheduled doses (one missed tablet plus one regularly scheduled tablet for 2 days in a row). Chances are much greater that you may ovulate so you must use another form of birth control for at least 7 days following the missed tablets. It is even better to use a second method of birth control until your next period.
If you miss three tablets in a row, throw away the package and start a new package on the 7th day after the last day you took a pill. Use another method of birth control until you have taken a pill for 7 days in a row. Your period should occur during the 7 days without pills. If it doesn't, have a pregnancy test before beginning a new package of pills.
Read all of the information in your package information insert. It may have slightly different instructions in the case of missed pills. Talk to your pharmacist, nurse, or doctor if you have any questions |
Cautions |
If you experience any of the following serious side effects, stop taking drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and seek emergency medical attention or contact your doctor immediately:
· an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of the throat; swelling of the lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
· sharp chest pain, coughing of blood or shortness of breath (possible blood clot in the lung );
· pain in the calf (possible blood clot in the leg);
· crushing chest pain or heaviness in the chest (possible heart attack);
· sudden severe headache or vomiting, dizziness or fainting, disturbances of vision or speech, weakness, or numbness in an arm or leg (possible stroke);
· partial or complete loss of vision (possible clot in the eye);
· stomach pain or tenderness, yellowing of the skin or eyes, fever, fatigue, loss of appetite, dark-colored urine, or light-colored stools (possible liver problems);
· difficulty sleeping, weakness, lack of energy, fatigue , or change in mood (possibly severe depression); or
· new or changing breast lumps.
Other, less serious side effects may also occur. Continue to take drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and talk to your doctor if you experience
· headache or dizziness;
· changes in menstrual cycle or breast tenderness;
· changes in weight or appetite;
· water retention;
· intolerance to contact lenses;
· changes in skin color; or
· changes in blood sugar.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.
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