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Yasmin (Ethinyl Estradiol) - Side Effects and Adverse Reactions

 
 



ADVERSE REACTIONS

An increased risk of the following serious adverse reactions has been associated with the use of oral contraceptives (see WARNINGS).

  • Thrombophlebitis
  • Arterial thromboembolism
  • Pulmonary embolism
  • Myocardial infarction
  • Cerebral hemorrhage
  • Cerebral thrombosis
  • Hypertension
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors

There is evidence of an association between the following conditions and the use of oral contraceptives, although additional confirmatory studies are needed:

  • Mesenteric thrombosis
  • Retinal thrombosis

The following adverse reactions have been reported in patients receiving oral contraceptives and are believed to be drug-related:

  • Nausea
  • Vomiting
  • Gastrointestinal symptoms (such as abdominal cramps and bloating)
  • Breakthrough bleeding
  • Spotting
  • Change in menstrual flow
  • Amenorrhea
  • Temporary infertility after discontinuation of treatment
  • Edema
  • Melasma which may persist
  • Breast changes: tenderness, enlargement, secretion
  • Change in weight (increase or decrease)
  • Change in cervical erosion and secretion
  • Diminution in lactation when given immediately postpartum
  • Cholestatic jaundice
  • Migraine
  • Rash (allergic)
  • Mental depression
  • Reduced tolerance to carbohydrates
  • Vaginal candidiasis
  • Change in corneal curvature (steepening)
  • lntolerance to contact lenses

The following adverse reactions have been reported in users of oral contraceptives and a causal association has been neither confirmed nor refuted:

  • Acne
  • Budd-Chiari syndrome
  • Cataracts
  • Changes in appetite
  • Changes in libido
  • Colitis
  • Cystitis-like syndrome
  • Dizziness
  • Erythema multiforme
  • Erythema nodosum
  • Headache
  • Hemolytic uremic syndrome
  • Hemorrhagic eruption
  • Hirsutism
  • Impaired renal function
  • Loss of scalp hair
  • Nervousness
  • Porphyria
  • Pre-menstrual syndrome
  • Vaginitis

The following are the most common adverse events reported with use of YASMIN during the clinical trials, occurring in > 1% of subjects and which may or may not be drug related: Headache, Menstrual Disorder, Breast Pain, Abdominal Pain, Nausea, Leukorrhea, Flu Syndrome, Acne, Vaginal Moniliasis, Depression, Diarrhea, Asthenia, Dysmenorrhea, Back Pain, Infection, Pharyngitis, Intermenstrual Bleeding, Migraine, Vomiting, Dizziness, Nervousness, Vaginitis, Sinusitis, Cystitis, Bronchitis, Gastroenteritis, Allergic Reaction, Urinary Tract Infection, Pruritus, Emotional Lability, Surgery, Rash, Upper Respiratory Infection.



REPORTS OF SUSPECTED YASMIN SIDE EFFECTS / ADVERSE REACTIONS

Below is a sample of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Yasmin. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.

Possible Yasmin side effects / adverse reactions in 32 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2011-10-03

Patient: 32 year old female weighing 132.0 kg (290.4 pounds)

Reactions: Pulmonary Embolism, Injury, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Yasmin

Other drugs received by patient: Zofran



Possible Yasmin side effects / adverse reactions in 25 year old female

Reported by a lawyer from United States on 2011-10-03

Patient: 25 year old female weighing 103.9 kg (228.5 pounds)

Reactions: Anxiety, Emotional Distress, Chest Pain, Fear, Pain, Mental Disorder, Pulmonary Embolism, Deep Vein Thrombosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Suspect drug(s):
Yasmin
    Dosage: unk
    Indication: Contraception
    Start date: 2004-06-01
    End date: 2006-07-01

Yasmin
    Indication: Acne

Other drugs received by patient: Zyrtec; Phentermine



Possible Yasmin side effects / adverse reactions in 28 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-10-03

Patient: 28 year old female

Reactions: Dyspnoea, Pain, Pulmonary Embolism

Suspect drug(s):
Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2005-04-01
    End date: 2006-01-01

Yasmin
    Dosage: unk
    Start date: 2008-11-01
    End date: 2009-07-01



See index of all Yasmin side effect reports >>

Drug label data at the top of this Page last updated: 2007-08-03

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