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: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using Yasmin® (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) if you have:
 
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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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
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