Prescription Yasmin (value) Drug Information

Important information Do not use Yasmin if you are pregnant or if you have recently had a baby. You should not take Yasmin if you have any of the following conditions: uncontrolled high blood pressure, heart disease, a blood-clotting disorder, circulation problems, diabetic problems with your eyes or kidneys, unusual vaginal bleeding, liver disease or liver cancer, severe migraine headaches, if you smoke and are over 35, or if you have ever had breast or uterine cancer, jaundice caused by birth control pills, a heart attack, a stroke, or a blood clot. Breast Cancer Therapy: Right On Target Taking Yasmin can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially if you have certain other conditions, or if you are overweight. Smoking can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You should not take Yasmin if you smoke and are over 35 years old. Before taking Yasmin Taking Yasmin can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Your risk of stroke or blood clot is highest during your first year of taking birth control pills. Your risk is also high when you restart Yasmin after not taking them for 4 weeks or longer. Do not use if you are pregnant. Stop taking Yasmin and tell your doctor if you become pregnant, or if you miss two menstrual periods in a row. If you have recently had a baby, wait at least 4 weeks before taking Yasmin. You should not take Yasmin if you have: untreated or uncontrolled high blood pressure; heart disease (coronary artery disease, uncontrolled heart valve disorder, history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot); a blood-clotting disorder or circulation problems; problems with your eyes, kidneys or circulation caused by diabetes; a history of hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer; unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor; liver disease, liver cancer, history of jaundice caused by pregnancy or birth control pills; or severe migraine headaches (with aura, numbness, weakness, or vision changes), especially if you are older than 35. To make sure Yasmin are safe for you, tell your doctor if you have: high blood pressure, varicose veins; high cholesterol or triglycerides, or if you are overweight; an electrolyte imbalance (such as high levels of potassium in your blood); a history of depression; diabetes, underactive thyroid, gallbladder disease; seizures or epilepsy; tuberculosis; or a history of fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram.