Yasmin Warnings and Precautions

It is a good idea to discuss Yasmin warnings and precautions with your healthcare provider prior to taking the birth control pill. For instance, you should tell your healthcare provider if you have certain medical conditions, such as liver disease, diabetes, or migraines. Yasmin warnings and precautions also include being aware that the drug can increase your risk of blood clots, strokes, and heart attacks.

Yasmin Birth Control Pills

Yasmin: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Yasmin^® (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) if you have:

Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Problems with your heart valves
Kidney disease, such as kidney failure (renal failure)
Had a blood clot or a clotting disorder
Chest pain
Had a heart attack or stroke
Adrenal insufficiency
Very high blood pressure (hypertension)
Diabetes
Migraines
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin during a prior pregnancy or oral contraceptive use
Gallbladder disease
High cholesterol
Depression
Unexplained vaginal bleeding.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Have an upcoming surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

You should also be sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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