Drug Ratings for YASMINAverage Rating: 2.2 (1304 Ratings)
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR YASMIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
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| 2 | Regulate periods | Absolutely killed libido; could not orgasm (although did not have any trouble before taking it); abdominal pains during the week before period was supposed to start | It definitely regulated my menstrual cycle, but the sexual side-effects were so frustrating that I was forced to try another bcp. | F | 17 | 90 days | 7/3/2006 | 2 | acne...and birth control | i started taking yasmin two weeks ago and it's already started to clear up my skin which is fabulous cuz nothing else has worked but unfortunately the entire two weeks ive been on yasmin i've had my peroiod thats 14 days of bleeding just to letcha know and its not fun at all! | prior to taking yasmin i was perfectly regular i'd get my peroiod every 28 days i could practically predict it down to the hour that i'd get it and it would only last 7 days....i'm now on day 14 of my period and this blows! i really didnt think there was that much blood in my entire body...its kinda freakin me out i should probly see a gyno or somthin...but i really would rather not. | F | 17 | 14 days | 10/22/2005 | 2 | Contraception | After the first month I experienced really bad mood swings. After two months I stopped taking it and within 3 weeks or so I noticed such a difference in my mood. Simple things that wouldve previously annoyed me didn't even faze me. Yasmin also affected my sleeping pattern and made me anxious with heart palpitations. I'd advise to go off this pill if your suddenly experiencing anxiousness and mood swings | F | 17 | 2 months 3 mg | 2/12/2012 | 1 | Acne | I was fine after the first couple of packs then started to get really bad headaches and feel really tired and run down all day long and the headaches also prevented me from getting to sleep too. I stuck it out for around 6 months and couldn't take it any longer and came off. As soon as I stopped the pill I was fine and back to my normal self | F | 17 | 8 months 1 a day | 8/27/2012 | 1 | prevent pregnancy, regulate cycle | until i stopped taking them, i thought i was just a moody b*tch to my boyfriend for no reason, and that my nausea was because of dehydration, but recently i started forgetting to take it, stopping altogether. I tried to start again about a week ago and lost a bunch of friends because of its nauseating effects and its ill effect on my attitude and actions. i'v stopped now and i am feeling completely wonderful! | Don't take it! I've lost suicidal thoughts (though that could be attributed to a more faithful boyfriend than mentioned in the side effect box :P) and i've lost around 20 lbs. I'm no longer constantly nauseous and EVIL, though now i have to find another form of birth control...besides condoms i mean... | F | 17 | 3 years 1X D | 7/24/2010 | 1 | Period regulation, acne | + bigger breasts, my skin cleared up wonderfully, lighter flow (in the beginning) - depression, SEVERE mood swings, thoughts of suicide, loss of appetite, low energy levels, SEVERE cramps, lack of motivation, unable to concentrate, crying for no reason even if i was happy | This is a horrible pill. No one told me about the side effects, and stupid me, I didn't bother to research. I almost got to the point of getting a psychologist because I was so depressed and was starting to have suicidal thoughts. Please research any medicines you take, it would have really helped me. | F | 17 | 4 months | 10/17/2006 | 1 | severe cramps, bleeding 2x's a mon. | If I missed a day I would throw up for atleast the next 24 hours. Yes my cramps died down a little bit but I was always pissed off about anything. I became less active and never really excerised anymore, and I had loss of appitite alot. | I wouldn't reccomend taking any sort of birth control if you do not have too. | F | 17 | 1.5 years | 4/9/2007 | 1 | Cramps/Heavy Bleeding | SIDE EFFECTS: Weight gain (12-13 lbs. in 25 days). Breast tenderness. Extreme bloating. Swollen ankles and feet. Pain in calves-especially right calf. Tiredness/Fatigue. EXTREME moodiness/mood swings. Diarrhea. Constipation. Increase in abdominal cramping. Sudden cough. Chest pain/Chest heaviness. Increase in appetite. Decrease in libido. Irratibility/Depression. Decrease in acne. Burning sensation when urinating. | I have only been taking this for 25 days but am experiencing the worst side effects. The mood swings have been the absolute worst-my boyfriend (of three years) and I broke up just today because of the mood swings. He has begged me to stop taking them as of today. The mood swings and depression were the worst. I can no longer fit into any of my current clothes and the leg pain and sudden cough are extremely alarming. Libido no longer exists. I would not recommend this to anyone. I've been doing research on Yasmin and have found that the most common side effects are mood swings/moodiness and decreased libido (if any at all). I recommend something else if you are experiencing any of the same side effects as well. However, I am interested in hearing from those who experienced terrible side effects at first but felt their side effects were reduced after the first three month mark. | F | 17 | 25 days | 8/17/2006 | 1 | regulate periods and acne | 12 to 14 days into each new package of YAZ depression, anxiety, kidney infections. Doctors didn't believe it was the YAZ and disgnosed me as bipolar. However, I haven't had any more symptoms since I quit taking YAZ. It has taken 4 months to restore my immune system, energy level and short term memory. | Not sure which is more dangerous; YAZ or the doctors who are unaware if it's possible side effects. It did clear up my acne but having clear skin is not worth going PYSCHO ! I'm trying natural treatment for estrogen dominance now. | F | 17 | 3 months | 2/8/2007 | 1 | Acne | THis is a horrible drug and should be taken off the market. My daughter started taking Yasmin 5 months ago to control her acne. SInce starting the drug she has developed extreme mood swings, moments of rage, depression, insecurity, anxiety, stomach problems, loss of appetite and the list goes on. The only positive thing I can say for the drug is that it did clear her acne. I would advise anyone that goes on this drug to watch for the side effects and as soon as they appear, I would discontinue its use. This drug has had very damaging side effects on my daughter which have left her heart broken and emotionally devastated! | F | 17 | 150 days | 1/11/2009 | 1 | acne, mood swings, pain | extreme mood swings, vomiting, nausea, weight loss, fatigue... | The first couple nights I did not sleep much because of the stomach pain I was experiencing. I threw up for the first two mornings, and had horrible nausea for over a week. After a couple weeks it seemed to be working on my acne, which made me extremely happy. After 3 months I started to PMS all the time and was so easily angered and irritable that my family, friends, and boyfriend started to think i had just turned into a bitch. It got progressively worse until i went to see my doctor about it. She told me that I could go off it, but that my acne would not get better. I couldn't stand my face and I was very insecure about it so I continued to stay on the bc pills. Meanwhile over the last couple months I had distanced myself from all friends, even basically losing a couple friendships because I kept getting angry at them. I was fighting with my boyfriend so much he became very unhappy, we talked but i could not seem to control my emotions. We had NEVER fought more then a couple times a | F | 17 | 7 months | 1/11/2009 | 1 | Heavy periods | THIS PILL ALMOST KILLED ME. Severe sleepiness, malaise, irritable, depression, severe mood swings, anxiety, brain fog, dizziness, stressed, andrenal gland problems, bladder & yeast infections, leg cramps, itchiness, throat vesicles, headaches, nauseau, stomach problems, discharge, weight loss, contact lenses were bothering, hair loss, muscle weakness, no sex drive. | This pill has robbed me of my life since I started taking it in April 2007. I missed so much school. I've had so many tests to try to find out what was wrong with me. On October 20th I found this forum and I think it has saved my life. I stopped taking this poisen. Every day I feel so much better. I feel alive again and my energy is coming back. I no longer feel as though I am losing my mind. My boyfriend could not handle it. If you are on this pill stop taking it immediately!!!!!! | F | 17 | 6 months | 10/31/2007 | 5 | acne | none it's great! | I started Yasmin for my acne and, like any other acne treatment, my skin got a little worse before it got better. Now it's clear and I never break out. It also helped with my periods and cramps. I consistently have a 5 day period which is only heavy the first day. I rarely have cramps, and if I do they're very mild. I also always get a migraine before my period, which was unaffected by Yasmin. The only side effect I've had is bloating which isn't a problem. I really have had no trouble with the pill and I don't want people who are considering it to be discouraged before talking to their doctor. | F | 18 | 2.5 years | 7/15/2008 | 5 | bc | Sugar cravings | Everything else seemed fine. Maybe some mood swings. | F | 18 | 2 months | 6/15/2006 | 5 | severe cramps | first month: constant headaches, fatigue, nausea. After first month: breast growth, occasional headaches, depression lasting an hour or so | I love it. Before taking it, I used to vomit on the first day of my period, even if I had some water. I'd end up starving and in severe pain for 6 hours. Since I've been on it, I barely feel the cramps and my period has been shortened from 5-6 days to 3-4. | F | 18 | 6 months | 9/20/2006 | 5 | birth control, period regulator | every now and then sick to my stomach | i really like this pill. i had no period for over a year and this pill did the trick. I experienced no break through bleeding and no weight gain whatsoever | F | 18 | 2 months | 2/13/2006 | 5 | Contraception | Light spotting, nausea only on tuesdays, occasional headches | Yasmin is great, my wieght has stayed the same and i have absolutely no acne. I definitely recommend it. | F | 18 | 1 months | 7/3/2006 | 5 | heavy, prolonged periods & BC | very very mild. sometimes when i wake up very early i get mild morning sickness. | I've been on it for 3 years and have had very little problems. I used to bloat and had terrible weight gain ortho tricyclin. absolutely no complaints and am actually surprised at the list of complaints. | F | 18 | 3 years | 9/30/2009 | 4 | for birth control | Ive only taken it for 2 weeks but so far so good, no spotting, i take calcium chocolate supplements with b12 and b6 in them and drink 5 bottles of propel per day with extra b12 in it..and i think that is helping and preventing alot of side affects since yasmin depletes b12 and b6. The only thing is my acne seems a little worse...but it might just be stress, | in a week ill be able to see how it works as of not getting pregnant so heres hoping yasmin is good in that area, I have a feeling through that it will work for me as long as i continue taking b12 and b6... also i have pot sydnrom and that means fainting and i have mini strokes and migranes...and ive acttualy felt better then normal. so ill write back in a couple of months and hopefully nothing bad happens. | F | 18 | | 6/26/2008 | 4 | period control and acne | The first month, my period lasted for the whole month. The second month, I had a normal period. I have lost about five or ten pounds while on it, but have also been eating healthier. I find myself overly moody at times but that could be just from stress. The only thing that has not been affected is my acne. However, I have only been on Yasmin for 3 months. Overall, I think it is a good pill and works well. | F | 18 | 3 months | 3/19/2007 | 4 | chemical castration | Impotence after 3 weeks. Breast development, dry skin, nice calm. Nausea for 1st week and tenderness and pain in nipples developing breasts. | Watch out ladies! This will wipe out your sex drive fast. | M | 18 | 120 days | 3/12/2006 | 4 | anemia, birth control | Weight gain (roughly 10 lbs, from about 115-125) | I experienced no problems with Yasmin. I recently switched to a generic called Mononessa and then to NuvaRing because of all of the weird lawsuits associated with Yasmin, but I never personally experienced any of the side affects. Other than weight gain and nausea/headaches/moodiness within the first few months (which is normal on any hormonal bc), I had no side affects with Yasmin. | F | 18 | 3 years 1 pill 1X D | 1/19/2011 | 4 | Birth Control | Anxiety, Severe Depression, Paranoia | No other side effects, does not cause acne | F | 18 | 21 days | 10/4/2006 | 4 | YAZ: Birth control | Stomach sickness the first 2 weeks, lost 10 pounds, larger breasts, anxiety, depression (but that's normal for me), increased sex drive | I see all of your comments about yasmin and I think you should try YAZ. Yaz has worked for me besides taking some getting used to. I now have adjusted. It has made me loose weight and has increased my sex drive which I am happy about. I was a little bit moody when first taking it but now my body and mind has adjusted. Great pill & not too intense! Try it! | F | 18 | 4 months | 6/11/2007 | 4 | Birth Control/Acne | During the first month or so, I experienced minor nausea and dizziness. My eyesight has seemed to have worsened, if that's related, and during the first two months, I became very moody and started fighting with my boyfriend a lot more. My breasts have grown, though, and I haven't gained any extra weight, which is kind of weird, but I'll take what I can get. My acne worsened during the first two months, but seems to be moderate, now, and even a little better. | F | 18 | 3 months | 5/5/2008 | 4 | Recommened by my doctor | Regular lighter periods, less pain, controlled appetite. | I use to be on Yasmine over a year ago, in that time i was loosing weight and it controlled my appetite.. but in this time i had also recently started eating healthy vegan food. Im now back on it because i have low estrogen levels caused by excessive weight loss.. i haven't had my period in 10 months so my doctor told me that i should go on the pill. And because i experienced no bad side effects (or so i can recall) Yasmine is my choice. but may i say- if i do experience any type of bad effects, I'm off it! Here's to my first day of taking Yasmine. | F | 18 | 1 days | 1/8/2009 | 3 | birth control | dry eyes, yeast infection (i have never had one until now), fatigue. | i am in so much pain as far as the yeast infection i could barely work today i have been itching so bad and it is swollen. | F | 18 | 2 days | 4/24/2007 | 3 | To stop heavy menstrual bleeding | Sharp chest pains, tired, but not all the time, starting to feel stabbing like pains in my thigh and upper arm area. Hot flashes and dehydration, (which has been corrected by drinking more water). | I'm very concern about taking Yasmin, however, if I don't take some form of birth control pill, I'll have what's called a "bleed out". In which, I lose large amounts of blood and/or have large blood clots during my periods. Therefore, I have a high risks of dying from a stroke or heart attack due to my blood loss each month. Either way, I have a high risk of dying or having serious complications. I'm not sure on what to do? | F | 18 | 1.5 years 0.03 1X D | 3/1/2010 | 3 | birth control | yeast infections every month, sometims twice a month | i didn't gain any weight and my skin didn't break out but, the yeast infections aren't worth it. i need to change my pill!! | F | 18 | 14 months | 9/2/2005 | 3 | clear my skin | It really helped to clear my skin but I experience mood swings, I don't feel like myself at all , anxiety and celluite!!! And I have never had much cellulite! | F | 18 | 4 months 1xD | 10/29/2012 | 3 | birth control | sensitive boobs, weird period...came early but it was so light i was like just spotting, made tampons feel uncomfortable. a little hungrier than usual. um..not very wanting to have sex. | so far..I'm scared it will get worse from reading what other people have said. my boobs are sensitive...and they didn't get bigger yet =( hope they will.. oh and my cramps used to be horrrrrrible...HORRRRIBLE. i wouldn't go to school, and that isn't something i do for any other reason but now i just get shock like cramps really quick totally bearable. it scares me about the low sex drive...i haven't been very ''into'' it lately. so upset about that. | F | 18 | 1 months | 2/19/2007 | 3 | F | 18 | 28 days | 11/6/2006 | 3 | Breast enlargment, contraception | None so far... | I have recently started taking yasmin, and so far i have not had many side affects. i just wanted to clear up that YASMIN DOES NOT MAKE YOU GAIN WEIGHT...this is a common misconception. it enlarges your apetite and makes you constantly want to eat- thats why you gain weight. if you have strong will power, eat healthy, keep yourself busy then it should not affect you. people usually eat more, gain weight, and when you gain weight you lose confidence and get angry and moody...which results in no sex drive!! of course everybody is different and the side affects vary but overall it shouldnt cause a huge deal. everything is in your mind!!! so take and enjoy people:) | F | 18 | | 3/10/2007 | 3 | Regulate periods, acne, birth cntrl | Extreme moodiness, depression | I started taking yasmin to regulate periods and clear up skin. I am a very placid person and have never seen myself so moody and snappy while on yasmin. Has cleared up skin a little and regulated periods. | F | 18 | 2 months | 10/4/2009 | 2 | contraception | weight gain, increased appetite, sore breasts, mood swings; irritable, overly sensitive/emotional for no reason, leg cramps | I've been on Yasmin for just over 2 months, its my first attempt at oral birth control and I'm not impressed :( I find that I'm eating all the time, even when I'm full, like I have no control! I have become more irritable and irrationally emotional, mostly ending in tears. I have had sharp pains in my breasts and they have grown a cup size. It has prevented me from getting pregnant but I'm doubting weather it is worth it! | F | 18 | 2 months | 9/13/2009 | 2 | regulate periods | sleeplessness, extreme nausea and vomiting. | i took the pill at night, and about 2 weeks in i started getting restlessness and night sweats when i was trying to go to sleep. eventually i had to start getting out of bed to throw up. after a few nights of this i was done. i've tried 3 different kinds of the pill and this was BY FAR my worst experience. | F | 18 | 3 weeks | 4/4/2007 | 2 | Birth Control | + shorter periods,effective birth control - severe depression;anger/irritability;heightened sense of sensibility;severe sleepiness,tiredness;loss of energy;fatigue;symptoms of a severe stroke | I had been taking Alesse first, for one month, and so far it didnt have any abnormal side-effects on me. I switched to Yasmin, and my behavior changed dramatically. First, I cried for the stupidest things (as if I had permanent PMS), and I experienced a severe case of sleepiness, to the point where I could sleep for hours and still I felt tired. Then I spent one week in bed because of an unsusual and sudden episode of vomiting/headaches/fainting/loss of vision/fatigue. Afterwards, I just kept going downhill. I started having fights with my boyfriend/siblings/mother for the stupidest reasons, and I was just not myself, feeling unhappy and miserable. I also experienced a slight decrease in sex drive, only because I felt so tired all the time. After two months and barely finishing the first week of the third pack, I stopped taking the pills. Almost a day afterwards, I was feeling on the mend:) For the diuretic and esthetic purposes (clearing up the face), the cons outweigh the pros...I do | F | 18 | 2 months | 10/22/2006 | 2 | birth control | felt sick,always bloated, acne flared up, yeast infections,loss of sex drive, insomnia and depression | this pill is great if you want clockwork periods but thats about it. serious loss of sex drive - caused problem between me and my boyfriend. went anything up to 6 months with no sex flared up my acne made my periods heavier. worst time of my life. and i didnt realise it was my pill till i went back to the doctor. absolute crap. he advised i change my pill, i have and now im feeling fab. | F | 18 | 2 years | 9/27/2005 | 2 | birth control | Severe lack of libido, dry skin, scalp and hair, heart palpitations hyper emotional and panic attacks. | I've given Yasmin a year and its really not working for me - see side effects. The heart palpitations seem to get worse for 48 hours after drinking, too. I cry all of the time at the slightest thing. I really wouldn't recommend it. However, I've also had similar problems with microgynon and eugynon...i'm just going to try all of the different contraceptive pills and see what works! | F | 18 | 1 years | 12/15/2006 | 2 | Extreme Mood Swings, Bad Menstrual Cramps, Water Retention, Lack of Drive to do anything (including occasionally sex), Anxiety | I was on Yasmin for about a year when I was 17. My doctor prescribed it to me because I had periods that lasted up to 3 weeks. After a month of Yasmin my period shortened to about 7 days. After my first month of taking it, I noticed extreme mood swings;I went from laughing to crying then screaming in extremely short periods of time. I noticed an increase in breast size from AA to A. That subsided after a few months. I saw all the negative press, and based on my family history of health conditions, I stopped taking Yasmin and switched to Lutera, a generic brand. Lutera was not able to stop my excessive bleeding like Yasmin was (but it did not have ANY side effects whatsoever), so I switched back to Yasmin after 3 months. I've been on Yasmin again now for 2 months now, and I have mood swings worse than ever. I also never had menstrual cramps despite my excessive periods and now I have extreme pain during my menstrual cycle. I do take Yasmin at the same exact time every day, as directed, and it has been effective in pregnancy prevention. In that short time, my breasts grew again from an A cup to a small B cup. I have noticed a slight decrease in sex drive. I definitely am scheduling a doctor appointment and switching off Yasmin once again... this time for good. | F | 18 | 1.5 years 1X D | 4/20/2010 | 2 | Acne/birth control | I went on diannete originally for my skin I then got a boyfriend and my doc advised me Yasmin would be a good balance between contraception and helping my Skin. I recently came off it due to breaking up with my boyfriend and my skin went mad so I have been back on it for 2 weeks and I feel like I have had a revelation. For the past 2 yrs of being on Yasmin I had the worst mood swings, always felt down and crying for not reason. Would lash out at my boyfriend and take things out of proportion. I was going through a lot of emotional trauma at the time so I always thought it was that but now I have gone back on it I realise the whole time it was the pill!! I can't believe it hs taken me so long to figure out! I felt out of control with my emotions. I became quite suspicious and pessamistic. I also had increased appetite and I found my sex drive was high, sometimes too much which caused problems in my relationship. I am going to stop taking it from today I cannot go on this emotional roller coaster again!! Thankyou to everyone who posted on here made me realise what it was that has made me feel so bad for so long! I think it depends on you as a person but for me it has reacted vey badly with my hormones. | F | 18 | 2 years | 3/29/2012 | 2 | aspiring accutane patient | WEIGHT GAIN!!! depression, major mood swings, increased appetite, fatigue | i've gained about 20 pounds since originally starting to take yasmin. when i started taking the pills i also began working out daily for approx. 2 hours w/ a personal trainer and began a meal plan. however, i did not lose any weight as i had intended, but continued to gain despite how how i worked out. i burst out in tears sometimes for no relevant reason, and other times im extremely happy. my sex drive has gone up and my breasts definatly have gotten bigger. also my skin has cleared up, and i do have to admit that it looks great, but the disadvantages to me outweigh the advantages. i cant stand the thought of continuing to take a pill that will only cause me to gain more weight and feel more and more unhappy with myself. | F | 18 | 6 months | 6/4/2006 | 2 | ammenorhia | weight gain, never cleared up acne | I have gained about 15 pounds during the 2-3 months that I have been on YAZ. I am miserable...constantly craving carbs and sweets. Also my period starts a few days after I start the placebo pills and continues into the first few real pills...very unpredictable | F | 18 | 3 months | 11/29/2006 | 2 | birth control | nausea the first month, then HORRIBLE RECURRING YEAST INFECTIONS after 6 months. | I went on yasmin and got a yeast infection, went off and it went away, then back on and the infection came back, and so on. Yasmin is awful!! | F | 18 | 2 years | 5/24/2007 | 2 | birth control/lighter periods | very depressed, constant sense over being overwhelmed, no control of emotions, severe anxiety (to the point of vomitting), increased hunger, harder to get aroused | For the past 3 weeks I have been depressed and crying daily if not more often. I cant seem to control myself, the littlest things will make me loose my mind. I have a very hard time falling asleep and constantly feel anxious like i'm forgetting something. I made an apt. with my doctor for this week to change pills. | F | 18 | 1 months | 9/9/2007 | 1 | cramps | first 2 or 3 days i was in a euphoric mood, nothing could bring me down, and then it flipped, severely angry, i would flip on a dime for no reason, whispers bothered me, my boyfriend touching me made me angry, recently i've been crying for no reason. I get chest pains and severe headaches, always feel out of breath. trouble concentrating and foregetting things...which i don't do. No sex drive. It was HELL! everyday things drove me crazy i was never happy. im 2 days without the pill now and feeling better but it is still affecting me. | DON'T TAKE THIS PILL! i understand some people don't have those effects but most do and its horrible. you feel so out of control and like your losing your mind. Its feels like i've heard roid rage be described. i even started thinking about starting a petition to get this pill off the market or retested because i know as angry as i got you don't know what it could make you do the longer you were on it. someone someday could seriously flip especially if they had some problems before starting the pill. if your interested in a petition of some kind let me know. | F | 18 | 2 months | 9/16/2007 | 1 | birth control | Severe headache lasting days, stomach upset, severe blurry vision, dizziness, mood swings, unable to wear contacts | F | 18 | 1 months | 9/1/2007 | 1 | acne, less periods | anxiety, depression, extreme head fog, thought i was going insane, crying, paranoia, worse PMS symptons, horrible cramps, dry skin. | I would not recommend going on this medicine if you have depression and anxiety. For me personally, it only worsened it. It didn't help my acne much either. | F | 18 | 130 days | 1/7/2009 | 1 | Regulate periods/diabetic control | Anxiety, mood swings, weight gain, pulmonary emboli, DEATH of my daughter at 18! | My daughter died after taking Yasmin for two months and 18 days. She developed anxiety, shortness of breath, "funny little nose bleeds." Doctor diagnosed anxiety. She collapsed two days later, taken to ER, had blood clots in lungs and heart, died eight hours later. I advise all patients taking this drug to be very aware of the symptoms of Deep Vein Thombosis and Pulmonary Emboli. If you experience shortness of breath or pain in calves, INSIST on being tested for blood clots. Anxiety is over-diagnosed in this situation. Being on Yasmin contributed to my dear 18 year old daughter's death. I wish I had known then what I know now. Patients are not warned enough about side effects and their SYMPTOMS. | F | 18 | 2 months | 7/13/2008 | 1 | Period Pain, Acne, Contraceptive | No sex drive, fatigue and insomnia, mood swings, depression, bloating, weight gain, migraines, diarrhea and vomiting, worse acne, muscle pains | This site just made me realize what's been wrong with me the past 2 years, i thought i was going crazy but it all seems to fit now. i cant wait to get off this drug! | F | 18 | 2 years | 12/14/2008 | 1 | birth control, regulate periods | MENTALLY UNSTABLE. extreme irratibility, leg and foot cramps, crying for silly reasons, chest flutters (as a part of anxiety), depressing thoughts, felt out of control at times (mood swings). | PLEASE DON'T TAKE THIS PILL! I'm 18 and started taking it about two months after me and my ex-boyfriend started dating. 4 months later, we broke up. I was un-motivated, always sad, crying for silly reasons, accusing him of stupid things, FELT UN-LOVED WHEN LOVE WAS ALL AROUND ME. I was always feeling quilty about things. My sex drive diminished to nothing. I was scared to do things like stay the night at his house (anxiety), and I remember locking all his doors after he went to work in the morning for fear that someone would try and break in, etc. (i was mentally unstable). I felt alone in my thoughts. I would get leg cramps during the night (VERY painful). When me and my boyfriend broke up, I threatened to kill myself. (something I would NEVER normally do under ANY circumstance). When I was off the pills for the 7 days to allow for my period, I always felt like my head was clearer, I felt happy and my normal optimistic care-free self. | F | 18 | 6 months | 7/15/2006 | 1 | To get put on accutane. | started taking before I left for vaca about three weeks ago and thought it was just nerves of leaving my boyfriend. My synonyms were headache neasua voimting and very much so tired. Stopped taking it till after my last period happened. Started taking it again five days ago and have been having the same symptoms ever since this time I can't sleep find myself up and can't fall back asleep stomach pain feeling like I am going to get sick no appitate. | Stoping this asap. I do not recommend it at all worse symptoms | F | 18 | 7 days 1X D | 11/4/2011 | 1 | birth control | frequent urination. it kept me up for four nights straight because i had the urge to pee all the time. this made me very depressed | wouldn't recommend taking it... | F | 18 | 10 days 3 1X D | 7/22/2011 | 1 | Birth control | Dizziness every single day, constantly thirsty and dehydrated so when I drink water before it has chance to make me feel better I need to urinate straightaway! For an 18 year old healthy girl this isn't good, just feel like rubbish constantly. | F | 18 | 1.5 months 1X D | 8/30/2011 | 1 | irregular periods, bad cramps | Daily migraines, contacts were unbearable to wear, irrational thoughts, depression, anxiety, loss of sex drive | This pill almost ruined my relationship with my long term boyfriend. It made me become numb to everything. I went from being extremely happy and in love to confused about everything in my life. Do yourself a favor and stay away from this horrible pill. I was fine for the first 5 months.. then the side effects hit me like a ton of bricks. | F | 18 | 6 days | 1/26/2006 | 1 | BC .. regulate period | I've developed depression with yasmin, I am constantly hungry, i've gained a good amount of pounds. BC is supposed to stop ovarian sists, and I only been on yasmin for 4 months and already had two! | I do not like yasmin at all! I used to be such a fun active person and now i am so depressed and fight with everyone. I am always eating, i usually don't eat alot. It made me feel as if I was pregnet a few differnt times. My cramps have gotten worse, the only good thing is my period is so regulated. | F | 18 | 5 months | 2/5/2007 | 1 | period | i feel very uncomfortable and it makes me depressed. im always unhappy and i feel like im am losing my mind. i would NOT reccomend this for ANYONE. it will make you feel terrible and you i want to cry all the time since i started back on it. when i went off life was great and i had no care in the world until...i started back 5 days ago. recommend you NOT try this. | depressed, suicidal, anxiety, worthless, and anger | F | 18 | 1 years | 10/23/2006 | 1 | Ovarian Cyst/ Birth Control Method | depression, crying, no sleep but being tired, irritable, breast tenderness, and screwed up period... | I'm not happy with this birth control. I feel sad all the time and cry over stupid things. I'm considering quitting this pill. | F | 18 | 90 days | 12/27/2005 | 1 | Acne, cysts | Anxiety and panic, insomnia, depression, shortness of breath, breast tenderness, crying all the time, mood swings | Cleared up my skin, made my periods easier, etc. I didn't realize all of those things were caused by the medication until people started pointing out that I was cheery and normal on my period. If you become depressed even the first few days or month on this, STOP TAKING IT IMMEDIATELY. IT WILL NOT GET BETTER. | F | 18 | 8 months | 11/1/2005 | 1 | birth control, acne | anxiety, mood swings, depression, heavier periods, increased cramping, improved skin | i started yasmin because i had cystic acne around my period. though it did work for my acne, it gave me horrible depression and anxiety. it got to the point where i dreaded leaving my house and started contemplating suicide. after about a year on this drug, i decided to go off. my mood has improved dramatically, but some of the anxiety is still there. do NOT take this medicine if you are prone to dep/anxiety. | F | 18 | 1 years | 4/23/2007 |