PHARMACY PRESCRIPTION YASMIN OVERNIGHT
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If you are taking birth
control pills or considering going on the Pill, you have
a lot of choices. So how do you decide which one is
right for you? You're already on the right track by
checking out Yasmin, the #1 brand of birth control pill
in the US. Yasmin is the only pill with drospirenone
(pronounced: dros-peer-eh-known), and, in
addition to 99% efficacy, Yasmin can also give you
shorter, lighter periods, reduced cramps and a regular
cycle. Who wouldn't want that?
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YASMIN DRUG INFO:
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 Yasmin is
safe, appropriate, or effective for you. Consult your
healthcare professional before using Yasmin.
ORAL CONTRACEPTIVES
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Yasmin
WARNING:
May increase potassium. For
healthy women this is not a problem.
Smoking cigarettes while
using Yasmin increases your chance of having heart problems.
Do not smoke while using Yasmin. The risk of heart problems
increases with age (in women greater than 35 years of age)
and with frequent smoking (15 cigarettes per day or
greater).
YASMIN
USES: Yasmin is used
to prevent pregnancy or to regulate your menstrual cycle.
Certain brands of birth control pills may be used for
treating acne or as a "morning after" pill for emergency
contraception. Consult your doctor or pharmacist. Use of
Yasmin does not protect you or your partner against sexually
transmitted diseases (e.g., HIV, gonorrhea).
HOW TO USE YASMIN: Take Yasmin with food or
immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset. Try to
take Yasmin at the same time each day. This may help you to
remember to take it. Learn proper use of your particular
brand of medication. Follow your dosing schedule carefully.
Be sure to ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any
questions. Use a supplemental form of birth control during
the first week of taking Yasmin since it takes a while to be
effective. Follow your doctor's directions exactly if this
drug is being used as a "morning after" pill.
YASMIN SIDE EFFECTS: Yasmin may cause dizziness,
headache, lightheadedness, stomach upset, bloating, or
nausea. If these effects persist or worsen, contact your
doctor. Notify your doctor if you experience: severe
depression, groin or calf pain, sudden severe headache,
chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast,
weakness or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the
eyes or skin. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
YASMIN PRECAUTIONS: Yasmin
can be associated with increased risks of several serious
side effects, and do not protect against
HIV
infection or other
STDs.
Women, particularly those 35 and over, are strongly advised
not to smoke due to the risk of serious cardiovascular side
effects. See patient package insert for more information.
YASMIN DRUG INTERACTIONS:
Potassium-increasing drugs.
Tell your doctor if you are on daily, long-term treatment
for a chronic condition with any of the following: NSAIDs-ibuprofen
(Motrin®, Advil®), naproxen (Naprosyn®,
Aleve®, and others) when taken long-term and
daily for arthritis or other diseases or conditions,
Potassium-sparing diuretics (spironolactone and others),
Potassium supplementation, ACE inhibitors (Capoten®,
Vasotec®, Zestril®, and others),
Angiotensin-II receptor antagonists (Cozaar®,
Diovan®, Avapro®, and others), and
Heparin. Women who take any of the preceding drugs every day
should have their potassium level checked in the first month
of taking
Yasmin.
YASMIN OVERDOSE: If overdose of Yasmin is suspected,
contact your local poison control center or emergency room
immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and
vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding.
YASMIN NOTES: Do not allow anyone else to take
Yasmin. Keep all appointments with your doctor and the
laboratory. You should have a complete physical examination,
including blood pressure measurements, breast and pelvic
examinations, and a PAP test (for vaginal cancer), at least
once a year. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining
your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately. A
manufacturer's fact sheet about this drug should be
dispensed with each prescription. Read the information
carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist any questions you
may have.
YASMIN MISSED DOSE: Yasmin missed dose advice differs
and depends on the brand used, and the number of doses
missed. Refer to the Yasmin product package information for
advice on missed doses. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you
have any questions.
YASMIN STORAGE: Store Yasmin at room temperature
between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C)
away from moisture and sunlight. Do not store in the
bathroom.
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