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Uses 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.  Directions Follow the directions for using Yasmin as provided by your doctor. Yasmin comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. TRY TO TAKE Yasmin at the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF Yasmin, take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at the regular time. This means you may take 2 doses on the same day. IF YOU MISS MORE THAN 1 DOSE OF Yasmin, refer to the patient information that came with Yasmin. If you have any questions, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist. If Yasmin overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea and vomiting. Females may experience vaginal bleeding. IF USING YASMIN FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.   Storage Store Yasmin at room temperature, away from heat and light.  Cautions 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 Yasmin. To prevent pregnancy, use an additional form of birth control until your next period. . KEEP ALL DOCTOR AND LABORATORY APPOINTMENTS while you are using Yasmin. IF YOU WEAR CONTACT LENSES and you develop problems with them, contact your doctor. Yasmin may cause dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. Yasmin will not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs). DO NOT USE Yasmin if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. Yasmin IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using Yasmin, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.  Interactions TAKING CERTAIN ANTIBIOTICS or anticonvulsants may decrease the effectiveness of Yasmin.  Side Effects Side effects of Yasmin may include nausea, vomiting, bleeding between menstrual periods, breast tenderness, or weight change. These effects may go away. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience persistent or recurrent abnormal vaginal bleeding, a missed menstrual period, dizziness or fainting, swelling of fingers or ankles, headache, or difficulty wearing contact lenses. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience sharp or crushing chest pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden severe headache, pain in the groin or calf, yellow skin or eyes, lumps in the breast, changes in vision, severe depression, numbness of an arm or leg, or severe stomach pain. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.

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