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| Uses |
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| | Yasmin is an estrogen and
progestin combination used to prevent pregnancy. It may also be used to regulate
the menstrual cycle, treat symptoms of menopause, or treat other conditions as
determined by your doctor. |
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| Directions |
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| | Follow the directions for
using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient
information leaflet. |
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| Side
Effects |
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| | Nausea vomiting bleeding between
menstrual periods breast tenderness or weight change If they continue or are bothersome,
check with your doctor. Check with your doctor as soon as possible. |
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| Precautions |
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| | Smoking cigarettes while using
Yasmin may increase your risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood
pressure, or other diseases of the heart and blood vessels. Taking certain antibiotics
or anticonvulsants while you are using this medicine may decrease the effectiveness
of this medicine. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control
until your next period. |
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| Interactions |
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| | Drug interactions can result
in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job. Use our drug
interaction checker to find out if your medicines interact with each other. |
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| Missed
Dosages |
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| | Take your next dose as soon
as you remember. If it is time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and go
back to your regular schedule. Do not double doses. |
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| Storage |
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| | Store Yasmin
at room temperature and away from excess heat and moisture (not in the bathroom).
Keep this medication in the container it came in, tightly closed, and out of reach
of children. Throw away any medication that is outdated or no longer needed. |
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