Yasmin

Yasmin is an effective contraceptive to prevent pregnancy. The drug is also given for the treatment of moderate acne in females who are at least 14 years and who have started their menstrual periods.

Drug Uses

Yasmin acts by preventing ovulation, which controls the release of eggs from the ovary. The drug also brings in changes in the uterine wall and cervical. These changes prevent the sperm from reaching the eggs and also make it hard for the fertilized egg to cling to the uterus wall.

How Taken

Yasmin should have to be taken as per the doctor's direction. Never go for larger doses or take the drug for longer periods unless your doctor has asked for it.

The first Yasmin pill has to be taken on the first day of periods or on the first Sunday after the period has begun. Only one pill should be taken a day and take care that there is a gap of 24 hours between two doses.

Missed Dose

It is better not to miss any dose. But if an active pill is missed, take it as soon as you remember it or you can take the missed pill withy your regular dose.

If two active pills are missed in a row in the first or second week, you have to take two pills for the next two regular scheduled dosages. If 2 active pills are missed in a row in the third week, just skip the pack and start afresh.

In case you miss the reminder pills in the fourth week, skip the missed dose and take the pills as prescribed.

More Information

It is not good to take Yasmin without consulting your doctor. But when you consult the doctor, you should be frank enough to inform him about all your medical conditions. You should have to inform your doctor if you have diabetes, high blood pressure or cholesterol, heart diseases, overweight, gallbladder problems, liver cancer, seizures, irregular periods and breast or uterine cancer.

Yasmin is rated FDA pregnancy category X, which means that the drug can cause harm to the unborn and the new born. Before the treatment begins, you should have to tell your doctor if you are pregnant. It is known that Yasmin passes into breast milk. Therefore, do not feed the babes when you are on Yasmin medication.

Warnings/Precautions

While taking the medication, do not smoke as it only increases the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and stroke.

Side Effects

Yasmin, like all contraceptives, comes with many side effects. Some of the allergic reactions that are noticed with Yasmin are hives, swelling and difficulty breathing.

Sudden numbness, confusion, vision problems, speech problems, pain behind the eyes, chest pain, pain spreading to arms, nausea, stomach pain, sweating, loss of appetite, jaundice and breast lump are some of the severe side effects that come with Yasmin.

Some of the lesser known side effects are breast pain, swelling, darkening of facial skin, loss of scalp hair, increased hair growth, changes in weight, vaginal itching, discharge and changes in periods.