Yasmin Birth Control Pills

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Yasmin is an oral contraceptive that is used to prevent pregnancy. This part of the eMedTV Web site discusses Yasmin in more detail, including information on how the contraceptive works, when and how to take it, and what to do if you miss a dose.

Common Yasmin side effects may include nausea, headaches, and back pain. This portion of the eMedTV library takes an in-depth look at these and other possible side effects of Yasmin, including those that may require immediate medical care.

Weight gain does not appear to be a common side effect of Yasmin. This page from the eMedTV site further discusses Yasmin and weight gain, and provides a list of suggestions on how to avoid weight gain while taking the birth control pill.

Women who are taking Yasmin may notice an improvement in their acne. This eMedTV article explains that although Yasmin is not approved for treating acne, certain hormones contained in the birth control pill may help treat the condition in women.

Yasmin is used for preventing pregnancy. However, as this eMedTV article explains, Yasmin uses can also include treating acne, PMDD, and irregular menstrual periods, although these are off-label uses. This page also explains how the drug works.

When taking Yasmin for birth control, there is only one standard dosage. This eMedTV segment takes a detailed look at what to do if you miss any of your doses and provides some tips for when and how to best take your Yasmin dosage.

If you take certain medications with Yasmin, drug interactions may occur. This page of the eMedTV Web site takes an in-depth look at medications that can cause potentially negative interactions with Yasmin, such as antibiotics, NSAIDs, and heparin.

You should not take Yasmin if you have certain health conditions, such as heart disease or kidney disease. This eMedTV page describes other Yasmin warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before taking the contraceptive.

A Yasmin overdose may cause vaginal bleeding, vomiting, or high blood potassium levels. This eMedTV resource describes these and other effects of a Yasmin overdose and discusses possible treatment options that are available.

The FDA has determined that Yasmin is not safe for use during pregnancy. This eMedTV Web page describes the problems that Yasmin can cause to a fetus. If you are taking Yasmin and pregnancy occurs, you should stop taking the drug right away.

Generally, women should avoid taking Yasmin while breastfeeding. This part of the eMedTV archives offers a more in-depth look at Yasmin and breastfeeding, including information on possible problems the drug could cause in a nursing infant.

There are currently no generic Yasmin products available on the market. As this eMedTV page explains, patents prevent the production of any generic versions until at least October 2013. This page also discusses insurance coverage for Yasmin.