YASMIN Reviews (DROSPIRENONE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 2.2 (1415 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare YASMIN with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR YASMIN | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 3 | Birth control | Mood swings | I began taking Yasmin immediately post abortion as directed by my doctor. The main problem I have with this medication is the mood swings I have been having. Prior to Yasmin, my moods quite stable; in the last 2 months and 1 week, I have cried many times (very unusual for me), have gotten sad quite often (much more so than usually), and gotten incredibly angry to the point where I visualized hitting someone (and extreme anger is VERY uncommon for me). I realize that perhaps my emotions are not what they were prior to the abortion, and, additionally, my hypothyrodism (underactive thyroid) is still being regulated. However, it just seems like a big coincidence that my moods changed, basically when I started this medication. On the upside, my second period was very light and I had little cramping, and I have not gained any weight. I would simply exercise caution before beginning to take this medication, particularly if you are prone to depression or mood swings.... | F | 26 | 2 months | 12/5/2006 | 1 | Birth Control | No sex drive, first time ovarian cyst, depressed, and hair loss. I was so glad to read others were having hair loss also. I have been on BC pills for years and never had any of theses side effects. My doctor switched me off of these because of the cyst. | F | 37 | 1 years | 12/2/2006 | 1 | Triphasil was unavailable in Canada | Boils, EXTREME nausea, fatigue, moodiness!!!! | Triphasil was unavilable in Canada for about a month so my Dr recommended Yasmin. I've been on BCP for 10 years, the last 5 being on Triphasil. I've had no serious side effects on that pill. Then I start taking YASMIN. My face broke out in boil like cysts, as well as my arms and legs. I was moody, extremely fatigued, AND felt nauseated. Just warning other ladies out there, this pill needs some work. | F | 25 | 16 days | 12/1/2006 | 1 | birth control, regulate periods | PLEAAAAAAAAASEEEEEEEE REAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAD!! I've been off Yasmin for almost 5 months now. The shorter periods and larger breasts weren't worth the insanity, sadness, and suicidal thoughts. this drug made me feel like I was out of control, specifically pertaining to my emotions. Pay attention to any warning signs if you are just begining this pill, and stop before anything gets worse, please. Because of this pill, I lost my best friend. He was my boyfriend, and the closest person to me in my life. I still love him. He stopped loving me, because I became a different person. I didn't figure out that it was the pill's fault till a month after the break-up. I lost the best thing in my life, and I have to live with it everyday, all because of a small pink pill. It's not worth it. | F | 19 | 6 months | 12/1/2006 | 3 | taking Yaz | currently my thyroid is being checked for wt gain (20 lbs.); no sex drive; easily irritated; depressed; low motivation | I have never been very successful with birth control pills -cause emotional turmoil. I have been trying this one because I was tired of periods lasting for 2 weeks with extreme discomfort. My doctor is going to start me on anti-depressants if my tests come back ok on teh thyroid. But now I wonder if it is not the pill that is doing it. I have had really bad problems with gas pains and ditended belly. WHY Hasn't someone told me about the freakin' side effects?! Yes, I have shorter periods, but they start the last week on the active pills and is over by the time I start the inactive. Any recommendations? please e-mail with the title of "about yaz" | F | 37 | 5 months | 11/30/2006 | 1 | birth control acne | horrible panic attacks anxiety, heart palpations, migraines, leg cramps,ear problems, foggy head, dizzy, could not function took for a 2 years , took 2 years to drop my hormone levels so low and imbalance them to the point of not being able to function | DO NOT TAKE WILL MESS WITH YOUR ADRENAL GLAND WORST PILL TOTALLY DIFFERNT FROM ALL OTHER BCP DO NOT TAKE SHOULD BE PULLED OFF MARKET CALL THE FDA IF YOU DO NOT HAVE SYMTOMS NOW YOU DEFINETLY WILL ONLY BEEN OUT 5 YEARS DANGEROUS RUINED MY LIFE | F | 28 | 2 years | 11/30/2006 | 5 | Contraceptive-Birth Control | Hypertension(high blood pressure), vertigo, dark colored AND increased blood flow during menses, weight loss | YAZ...this comment is about YAZ and not Yasmin. I love it. The only concerns are the ones mentioned before. My periods aren't really any shorter either BUT I have lost weight. Despite these concerns I still love it. | F | 34 | 3 months | 11/29/2006 | 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 | cramps, birth control | Breast tenderness, lazyness, very exhausted, achey, digestive problems, and nausea. | I've been taking this pill for over a week (feels longer). I don't feel that I should be making a post so soon, but I'm going to stop using this thing right away. I know I'm not experiencing the worst of symptoms, but I haven't been feeling like myself lately. I'm content with popping two advils every month like I have been instead of losing ability to want sex, and suffering severe depression, which I already get during my period. I just don't trust it, I feel weird...I'm going to stop taking it right away. I have no idea what it is doing to my body. | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 11/28/2006 | 2 | cramps, birth control | Breast tenderness, lazyness, very exhausted, achey, digestive problems, and nausea. | I've been taking this pill for over a week (feels longer). I don't feel that I should be making a post so soon, but I'm going to stop using this thing right away. I know I'm not experiencing the worst of symptoms, but I haven't been feeling like myself lately. I'm content with popping two advils every month like I have been instead of losing ability to want sex, and suffering severe depression, which I already get during my period. I just don't trust it, I feel weird...I'm going to stop taking it right away. I have no idea what it is doing to my body. | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 11/28/2006 | 1 | birth control | I can no longer orgasm. | I've been on Yasmin for a month and a half and I can no longer orgasm - with my boyfriend or by myself! I'll finish this month but I'm going back to my doctor after this. It's ridiculous! | F | 26 | 1.5 months | 11/28/2006 | 4 | Pregnancy, cramps | weight gain, depression, neasea | the first year I was on it I was an emotional rollercoaster. I gained 40 lbs and became severely depressed and my PMS was outrageous. I experienced nausea every morning for the first month every month and i also had sever blurred vision. On the contrary, I stuck it out and began exercises and eating right. I lost the 40 lbs in 3 months, my mood was much better, my periods lighter, my vision fine, no nausea or cramps at all and my period last 2-3 days. Overall i recommend this pill to those who are athletic b/c you need to diet and exercise to gain the benefits. Its been 3 years now and I have no complaints anymore. | F | 23 | 3 years | 11/27/2006 | 4 | birth control, period regulation | severe anxiety, moderate depression, menstral cramping, spotting/staining | No skin problems, headaches, and periods are definitely lighter and more managable. However the anxiety I feel is serious - started about 1 month into taking the pill. I have personal issues in my life I am dealing with - and I think Yasmin may be making coping with them so much more dfficult. Am giving the pill one more month to see if things improve. If not - I will give them up. By the way, I suffer from chronic anxiety/panic attacks and have taken antidepressants (prozac, celexa) for over 10 years. Have been symptom free for all that time - until now! Yikes. | F | 46 | 1.5 months | 11/27/2006 | 4 | Pregnancy, cramps | weight gain, depression, neasea | the first year I was on it I was an emotional rollercoaster. I gained 40 lbs and became severely depressed and my PMS was outrageous. I experienced nausea every morning for the first month every month and i also had sever blurred vision. On the contrary, I stuck it out and began exercises and eating right. I lost the 40 lbs in 3 months, my mood was much better, my periods lighter, my vision fine, no nausea or cramps at all and my period last 2-3 days. Overall i recommend this pill to those who are athletic b/c you need to diet and exercise to gain the benefits. Its been 3 years now and I have no complaints anymore. | F | 23 | 3 years | 11/27/2006 | 2 | birth control | Switched from Tri-levlan to Yasmin. shortness of breath, anxiety, depression (used to be extremely happy), NO MORE SEX DRIVE and difficult to orgasm at all, tingling in legs and feet, restless legs and feet | Probably going back to Tri-Levlan, the side effects are much worse with Yasmin. | F | 25 | 3 weeks | 11/26/2006 | 3 | to control bad periods | extreme weight gain at least ten to 15 pds while i exercise regularly and eat well. extreme moodiness and depression. breasts got way too big. period was decreased by a few days but not enough to make up for the horrible weight gain. the weight gain did not start until i switched t yaz from yasmin. | F | 49 | 1 years | 11/24/2006 | 1 | hormonal migraines | After taking yasmin for two weeks, I started feeling anxious and panicky all of the time. I thought I'd try to stick it out, but the feelings just kept getting worse and I had to take time off work. I also experienced dizziness and digestive problems. One week into my second pack, my pharmacist recommended that I stop after hearing my symptoms. | Within two days after stopping yasmin, I noticed a big difference. The constant anxiety has gotten much better, but I still have a rough time every morning. The scariest thing about this drug is the time it takes to get back to normal. After three weeks, I'm definitely better, but I have a long way to go. | F | 36 | 1 months | 11/24/2006 | 5 | birth control | I started on yasmin 2 weeks ago and have had no side effects apart from my period has lasted 2 weeks now!! has neone else had this? and do u know when it will stop as my bf is starting to get a little impatient!!apart from this i am v happy, have had no weight gain, and no mood swings. | F | 20 | 2 weeks | 11/22/2006 | 3 | Pituitary Tumor/ regulate periods | NO SEX DRIVE!!!!!!!! | I have had difficulty with my hormones due to a pit. tumor. I thought that my decrease in sex drive could be attributed to that. I was completely wrong, for 3 years. The Dr. put me on the pill to regulate my periods. I've decided to get off Yasmin because of how sick it makes me the first week of each pack and my emotions. Very sick to my stomach. But, it did the job I needed it to do while I was on it. I have been off for 3 weeks and am extremely happy. No more emotional roller coaster and my sex drive is back. No more Yasmin for me. | F | 26 | 3 years | 11/22/2006 | 1 | Birth control | Anxiety, depression. Got extremely angry at nothing. Constantly felt like crying. Lost too much weight. | Don't use it. | F | 26 | 9 months | 11/22/2006 |