Yasmin
Uses
This medicine is used
to prevent pregnancy.
How To Use
How much medicine
you take and how often you take it depends on many factors,
including the condition being treated and the age and weight
of the patient. If you have any questions about the amount
and/or frequency of the medicine you are taking, talk with
your health care provider. Your doctor or health care provider
will take a medical and family history and examine you before
prescribing this medicine. The physical exam may be postponed
to another time if you request it and your doctor believes
that it is good medical practice to delay it. You should have
follow up exams at least once a year while you are taking this
medicine. This medicine does not protect against HIV infection
or other sexually transmitted diseases. Carefully read the
patient package insert available with the product for specific
dosing and missed dose instructions before taking this
medicine. To achieve maximum effectiveness, tablets must be
taken exactly as directed and no more than 24 hours apart. It
is important to take 1 tablet at the same time of day. Notify
your doctor at once if you experience any of the following:
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;dizziness; fainting; 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
(especially if accompanied by fever, fatigue, loss of
appetite, dark colored urine, or light-colored bowel
movements); severe depression;contact lens intolerance;
coughing up blood; vomiting; sudden partial or complete loss
of vision; difficulty sleeping; weakness; lack of energy;
fatigue; mood changes. Contact your doctor if you miss 2
consecutive menstrual periods. Stop using this medicine until
pregnancy is ruled out. If you experience vomiting or
diarrhea, this medicine may not be as effective. Use a backup
method of birth control (eg, condoms, spermicide)until you
speak with your health care provider. This medicine may cause
spotting or breakthrough bleeding, or nausea, especially the
first few months of treatment. If it continues past the second
month, contact your doctor. Do not skip pills even if you are
not having sexual intercourse often, feel sick to your
stomach, or you are spotting or bleeding between monthly
periods. If you have trouble remembering to take this
medicine, talk with your doctor about ways to make your pill
taking easier or about using another method of birth control.
When you finish a pack or switch your brand of pills, start
the next pack on the day after your last white 'reminder'
pill. Do not wait any days between packs. If you notice
changes in vision or tolerance of contact lenses, notify your
eye care specialist. Consider temporarily or permanently
stopping contact lens wear. Diabetic patients - Be prepared to
monitor your blood sugar levels more often. This medicine may
cause dizziness. Use caution while driving or performing other
tasks requiring alertness, coordination, or physical
dexterity.Lab tests will be required to monitor therapy. Be
sure to keep appointments.
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 this
medicine;vaginal yeast infection; fluid retention; spotty,
darkening of the skin; breast tenderness, enlargement, and
secretion; absence of menstrual cycle. Other- Headache;
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
Before using
this medicine, 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.
Drug Interactions
Do not
take this medicine if you are allergic to any ingredient in
this medicine; 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
Notes
If you have any
questions about your medicine, please talk with your doctor,
pharmacist, or health care provider.
Missed Dose
If a dose is
missed, take it as soon as possible. Take your next pill at
your regular time, even if it means you have to take 2 pills
in one day. If you have any questions about missed doses, use
a backup method anytime you have sexual intercourse and
continue taking one 'active' pill each day, and contact your
health care provider.
Storage
Store at a
controlled room temperature 59 to 86 degrees F.
Yasmin