Yasmin 28 Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
Get medical help right away if any of these rare but serious side effects occur:
- lumps in the breast
- severe stomach/abdominal pain
- dark urine
- yellowing eyes/skin
- mental/mood changes (such as new/worsening depression, suicidal thoughts)
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Yasmin 28 Oral Precautions
See also Warning section.
Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to ethinyl estradiol or drospirenone; or to other estrogens or progestins; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
Before using this product, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:
- adrenal gland problems
- stroke
- blood clots (such as in the legs, eyes, lungs)
- untreated/uncontrolled high blood pressure
- abnormal breast exam
- cancer (especially endometrial or breast cancer)
- diabetes that has caused kidney/eye/nerve/blood vessel disease
- severe headaches/migraines
- heart disease (such as heart attack, chest pain)
- heart valve disease
- irregular heartbeat
- kidney problems
- liver problems (such as liver tumor, active liver disease)
- history of yellowing eyes/skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or while using birth control pills
- unexplained vaginal bleeding
- high cholesterol or triglyceride (blood fat) levels
- depression
- swelling (edema)
- gallbladder problems
- obesity
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