It is important to take this medication exactly as prescribed by your doctor. If you miss pills at any time, the risk of becoming pregnant increases. If you miss one pill, take it as soon as you remember, and take the next pill at the usual time. This means that you might take 2 pills in one day. If you miss 2 pills in a row during the first 2 weeks of your cycle, take 2 pills on the day you remember and 2 pills the next day.
Then take one pill a day until you finish the pack. Use a second method of birth control if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss the pills. If you start your pills on Sunday and you miss 2 pills in a row during the third week of your cycle or 3 or more pills in a row anytime in your cycle, keep taking one pill a day until Sunday.
On Sunday, safely discard the rest of the pack and start a new pack that day. Use another method of birth control if you have sex in the 7 days after you miss the pills. You may not have a period this month. If you miss 2 periods in a row, call your doctor or clinic. If you start your pills on a day other than a Sunday and you miss 2 pills in a row during the third week of your cycle or 3 or more pills at anytime during your cycle, safely dispose of the rest of the pill pack and start a new pack that same day.
If you miss any of the white "reminder" pills in week 4, safely dispose of the pills you missed and keep taking one pill each day until the pack is empty. Begin a new pack as you would normally. See package insert for additional information on when to start and what to do if you forget to take a pill. Store this medication at room temperature in its original packaging and keep it out of the reach of children.
Do not dispose of medications in wastewater e. Ask your pharmacist how to dispose of medications that are no longer needed or have expired. 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. 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. Although most of the side effects listed below don't happen very often, they could lead to serious problems if you do not seek medical attention.
Stop taking the medication and seek immediate medical attention if any of the following occur:. Some people may experience side effects other than those listed. Check with your doctor if you notice any symptom that worries you while you are taking this medication. Before you begin taking a medication, be sure to inform your doctor of any medical conditions or allergies you may have, any medications you are taking, whether you are pregnant or breast-feeding, and any other significant facts about your health.
These factors may affect how you should take this medication. Blood clots: All hormonal contraceptives can increase the risk of developing blood clots. Some studies show that birth control pills containing drospirenone have a higher risk of blood clots than other birth control pills. Discuss your options for birth control with your doctor. This medicine does not prevent AIDS or other sexually transmitted diseases.
It will not help as emergency contraception, such as after unprotected sexual contact. There is a problem with information submitted for this request. Sign up for free, and stay up-to-date on research advancements, health tips and current health topics, like COVID, plus expert advice on managing your health.
Error Email field is required. Error Include a valid email address. To provide you with the most relevant and helpful information and to understand which information is beneficial, we may combine your e-mail and website usage information with other information we have about you. Get the SingleCare prescription discount card. Yaz and Yasmin share some similar side effects such as headaches or migraines, nausea, vomiting, breast tenderness, and mood changes.
Other side effects of Yaz include menstrual changes, irritability, decreased libido sex drive , and weight gain.
Other side effects of Yasmin include premenstrual syndrome PMS and stomach pain or discomfort. Yaz and Yasmin can also cause serious side effects such as blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. Blood clots can also cause other serious events such as thromboembolisms where the clots become lodged in a blood vessel.
Thromboembolisms can include a pulmonary embolism PE in the lungs or a deep vein thrombosis DVT in the legs. High blood pressure, gallbladder problems, and liver disease are other adverse effects that may occur from contraceptive pills. These effects can be life-threatening.
Talk to your doctor if you already have high blood pressure, clotting problems, or a history of liver tumors before starting birth control. The risk is still relatively low according to one report from CMAJ. However, the risk is still there which has led some countries like France to pull coverage for the pill. Yaz and Yasmin interact with the same types of drugs. Herbal products or drugs that affect the liver enzymes, especially the CYP3A4 enzyme, can have an effect on contraceptive pills.
Drugs like phenytoin and carbamazepine induce the CYP3A4 enzyme and decrease the effectiveness of birth control pills. Inhibitors of the CYP3A4 enzyme such as ketoconazole and diltiazem can increase the level of Yaz or Yasmin in the body.
Other medications used to treat HIV can also affect the levels of estrogen and progestin in the body. These levels can change how effective the contraceptive pill is. Although antibiotics have been reported to affect oral contraceptives , it is still debated whether antibiotics have a significant impact on oral contraceptives.
Most healthcare professionals still recommend using a backup contraceptive method if you are prescribed an antibiotic. Because both Yaz and Yasmin contain drospirenone, they come with a higher risk of blood clots which can lead to cardiovascular events such as heart attack and stroke.
Women over 35 years old who smoke should not use Yaz or Yasmin. Smoking cigarettes has been shown to increase the risk of blood clots and adverse effects when using combined oral contraceptives. Food and Drug Administration. Yaz: product insert. Updated April Journal of Hepatology.
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