Yasmin : Oral Contraceptive

Brand: Yasmin

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21 yellow tablets
Active Ingredients:
3 mg drosperinone and 0.03 mg ethinyl estradiol.

Inactive ingredients:
lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, pregelatinized starch NF, povidone 25000 NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, macrogol 6000 NF, titanium dioxide USP, talc USP, and ferric oxide pigment, yellow NF. The white inert film-coated tablets contain lactose monohydrate NF, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, talc USP, and titanium dioxide USP.

7 white inert film-coated tablets
Inactive Ingredients:
Lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, povidone 25000 NF, magnesium stearate NF, hypromellose USP, talc USP, and titanium dioxide USP.

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Anonymous

July 28, 2009

Pros:

does what it says it should - I haven't gotten prego, less bloating and cramps

Cons:

Moody, moody, low sex drive, moody, breakthrough bleeding (however I think I'm an exception on this one)

I like this pill more than some other one's that I've tried, however, after being on it for almost a year, I am really starting to feel dragged down emotionally. I have these crazy mood swings that I've never had before (not just when I'm PMSing), and god love my boyfriend because my sex drive has tanked. I'm getting so tired of having side effects to pills, but I would take slight acne and cramps over the depressing mood swings I get with Yasmine. I guess I'm off to the dr to see what other options I have.

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Anonymous

June 5, 2009

Pros:

Clearer skin! ; little to no cramps, shorter & lighter periods, barely any weight gain, bigger boobs

Cons:

Mild headaches (for the first week I took Yasmin - they went away by the end of the week), spotting before period ( only for the first 2 months)

I had tried Ortho Tri Cyclen Lo before Yasmin & I had a lot of issues with feeling sick in the morning, my face seemed to break out even more while I was on it - so at first I was quite hesitant to try Yasmin ( I was worried it would have a similar effect). However! Am I glad I tried it! Within 3 months (almost to the day) my skin has cleared up. Before, I used to get huge, painful cystic pimples & now I have absolutely nothing ( I have a a SINGLE small pimple and it went away in 2 days!) I no longer have cramps & my periods have been bang on every month. Im really happy I tried this birth control & although the side effects are different for everyone - I would definitely try Yasmin to combat your acne!

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Gem

May 19, 2009

Pros:

Clear skin, I didn't gain weight (and I eat a lot).Bigger boobs and lighter/shorter period.

Cons:

I urine a lot!! :( sucks it ruins my beauty sleep.

the pill is pretty good. When I first use the pill my face was a mess. I had a lot pimples on my forehead and a couple on my cheeks. These pimples were huge and it was totally embarrassing. I did not want to leave my house. Fortunately this pill made my face all better. It actually took awhile before it started working. If you have a lot pimples and just started using Yasmin you should see results after 6 months. But don't just rely on the pill, clean (wash) your face daily and use a moisturizer in the morning and at night.

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Christina

April 1, 2009

Pros:

Less Mood swings, less Bloating, no acne very clear skin

Cons:

Chronic Yeast Infections, Very Low Sex drive, some weight gain just before period

I used to use Tri-cyclen lo and that made me gain tons of weight, and as well as the yeast infections every month, so i switched to yasmin and altough it is better in some ways i do have to take Preboitic pills while i'm on the pill to prevent from having yeast infections. so these are gone. i have also been taking herbal supplements for the low sex drive and they defintely work! but i'm thinking of getting of the pill all together just to see if my body goes back to normal!!!!!

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Courtney

March 25, 2009

Pros:

Clear Skin, Better moods, no weight gain, no babies, no PMS =)

Cons:

nothing!

I have tried at least 4 pills and this one is my favorite. I'm not planning on switching any time soon. Immidiatley after taking it I had lighter periods, which were SHORT too! My skin cleared up which had been a mess from ortho-tricyclen or whatever. No acne anywhere, i'm much happier, no weight gain, not light headed, i am just HAPPY! i forget i even have a period haha give it at least a month because it works different for everybody and you body does need to adjust. free on my insurance too! good luck!

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CASSAUNDRA

February 18, 2009

Pros:

NO BABIES, SKIN IS SOFT, LOST WEIGHT.

Cons:

MY BOOBS HURT SO BAD, I DON'T HAVE THAT SEX DRIVE FOR MY HUSBAND AND I GET UP SET A LOT.

IT LOOKS AS IF ITS STARTING TO WORK FOR ME BUT ONLY TIME CAN TELL.

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kari

February 17, 2009

Pros:

Slows facial hair, lighter periods, bigger breasts

Cons:

Leg Cramps, moodiness, sadness, upset stomach for a week or so prior to my period, large cystic acne at times

Its worth it to me just to get rid of the facial hair and lighter periods

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Jackie

January 1, 2009

Pros:

Yasmin - got rid of ALL acne, however Ocella made it worse

Cons:

None! Don't let pharmacy switch Yasmin to generic Ocella!

After being on Yasmin for over 3 years, the pharmacy gave me Ocella and after 2 months, I experienced the most horrific side effects. I broke out in severe acne, my period lasted over 10 days, I had constant cramping, and severe nauseau. After "giving it a chance" for 2 months, I called the pharmacy and demanded that they give me Yasmin back. I even switched mid-cycle because I refused to take another Ocella pill. All my other medication has been generic so I am not biased against generic medication, but for some reason, OCELLA IS DIFFERENT THAN YASMIN. I have never felt worse in my entire life. I can't wait for Yasmin to kick back in so I can feel normal again. Yasmin worked perfectly and I will never switch or allow the pharmacy to switch me again. My advice is to STICK with Yasmin - the minimal savings are NOT worth the side effects.

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Heidi

December 28, 2008

Pros:

Acne cleared up, almost no cramps, not pregnant, lighter period

Cons:

A little nausea first month

Yasmin will vary from person to person, but for me, it worked great. My acne didn't really clear up until the second month, but now I have great skin. I had some nausea, but I HIGHLY RECOMMEND taking a B complex vitamin as birth control can deplete B vitamin supplies. I started to take B vitamins after two weeks and the nausea cleared up. Plus, I have great insurance, so I only have a $10 co-pay. Just remember that each person will react differently.

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Julie

November 29, 2008

Pros:

No more mood swings, acne cleared up, lighter periods, no cramps

Cons:

Heart palpitations, anxiety, depression, Insomnia, muscle twitches/nerve twitches, panic attack.

Took the pill for 3 months. In the first month I started to notice I was very anxious. In the second month I had developed heart palpitations and panic attacks at night, and into the third month I could no longer fall asleep due to heart palpitations, muscle/nerve twitches and had become depressed. I stopped taking the pill a week ago. Anxiety has dropped drastically, heart palpitations are limited to just night time, still having trouble sleeping - needed to get a sleeping pill, no longer depressed... My doctor thinks yasmin is unrelated, to the symptoms, but after reading yasminsurvivor forums, I disagree. Never taking Yasmin again. I'm sad because it worked so well on my mood swings and ease of cramps and menstruation. Different for everyone. Can always try and stop if you have the same problem.

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