Yasmin 21 tabs/pack

Indications

Drospirenone - ethinyl estradiol is also used to treat moderate acne for women over 16 years of age who also want birth control and have started menstruating.

How To Take

21-day pack: Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days. Take no tablets for 7 days, and then begin the next pack. 28-day pack: Take 1 tablet daily for 21 days, then take 1 ""reminder"" tablet daily for 7 days, and then begin the next pack. Talk with your doctor about the best time to start your pills. The first day of your menstrual period (bleeding) is known as ""Day 1."" Your doctor may have you start your pills on the first Sunday after your period starts or on Day 1 or Day 5 of your period. The pills should be taken approximately the same time every day, (e.g., with a meal or at bedtime). It is a good idea to use a second method of birth control (e.g., latex condoms, spermicidal foam or gel) for the first 7 days of the first cycle of pill use to ensure prevention of pregnancy.

Precaution

Many medications can cause side effects. A side effect is an unwanted response to a medication when it is taken in normal doses. Side effects can be mild or severe, temporary or permanent. The side effects listed below are not experienced by everyone who takes this medication. If you are concerned about side effects, discuss the risks and benefits of this medication with your doctor. The following side effects have been reported by at least 1% of people taking this medication. Many of these side effects can be managed, and some may go away on their own over time. Contact your doctor if you experience these side effects and they are severe or bothersome. Your pharmacist may be able to advise you on managing side effects. abdominal cramping or bloating acne (usually less common after 3 months of treatment, and may improve if acne already exists) back pain breast pain, tenderness, or swelling changed interest in sexual activity changes in weight darkening skin on the face diarrhea difficulty wearing contact lenses dizziness headache nausea nervousness trouble sleeping vomiting