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Yasmin

Yasmin is a popular birth control pill that is designed to prevent ovulation. Its main purpose is to be used as contraception in order to prevent pregnancy. In addition, the drug can be used as an acne treatment for women and girls 14 years and older. These women need have already begun having their menstrual cycle in order to use the pill. Yasmin can also be used to treat the symptoms that are created from premenstrual dysphoria disorder.

These symptoms include things such as:

  • Anxiety
  • Depression
  • Concentration problems
  • Joint or muscle pain
  • Headaches
  • Weight gain

This drug is known to create a variety of birth defects in babies who have yet to be born which is why the drug should not be used if you are pregnant. Using Yasmin when you have medical conditions like kidney or liver disease, high blood pressure, blood clots can also cause serious damage and problems to your body.

Yasmin should be taken the way that your doctor prescribed it for you. Larger dosages than what is assigned by your doctor should not be taken. Depending on what your doctor says you will either begin taking the pill on the first day of your menstrual cycle or on the first Sunday after your menstrual cycle has started. One pill should be taken daily. You should get a new prescription before all of your pills are gone so that you do not miss a dosage. While you use Yasmin you need to make sure that you see a doctor on a regular basis without missing any appointments.

If you happen to miss a pill then this can increase your chances of becoming pregnant. If you miss a pill, then you should take it as soon as you are able to realize your mistake. If you take too many pills at once you may overdose and you will need to see your doctor as soon as possible. You should avoid smoking while you take Yasmin as this can lead to serious medical conditions.

Yasmin may lead to a variety of different medical conditions and problems. Individuals who use Yasmin may encounter a variety of symptoms and side effects that come along with the consumption of the drug. The side effects that come along with this drug can occur in anyone. No matter the user’s age or background everyone who takes this drug faces the possibility of experiencing some of these side effects and symptoms.

The use of Yasmin can lead to:

  • Blood Cots
  • Strokes
  • Heart Attacks
  • Sudden Death
  • Gallbladder Disease

Symptoms include:

  • Depression
  • Headaches and Migraines
  • Numbness
  • Weakness
  • Chest and Stomach Pain

Due to the various side effects and serious medical conditions that Yasmin causes many women have filed lawsuits against the company. Since the drug has hit the market Yasmin has made up a large portion of the sales in the birth control department. The company’s sales increased largely from 2007 to 2008 because of their marketing tactics. Many of the strategies that were used by them have been seen as very misleading by the FDA. The drug is known to create side effects and serious medical problems in women of all ages. Many of the lawsuits filed against the company claim that there was not sufficient warning about the possible problems that the drug could potentially cause. Even though there are many lawsuits the drugs are still being sold. They are also still being sold without warnings that notify individuals as to the risks that this drug could potentially cause.

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