I was on another forum and someone there
was asking about different types of bc
pills and one of the people there said not
to take Yasmin because you'll have a
higher risk of getting blood clots.
What do you all think of this? Is this
true? I did hear about this when it comes
to Diane 35 but not the Yasmin.
The reason I ask is because I'm on Yasmin
right now(my third month) and I'm
wondering if I should stop it because of
this.
Thank you.
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leila778
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Joined: 23 Sep 2007 Posts: 9
Yasmin Contains Diuretic Posted: 09-23-07 15:52pm
I'm currently taking the oc, Yasmin. When
my doctor prescribed it, he mentioned that
it contains a mild diuretic. He said that
it's the only oc on the market right now
containing a diuretic.
I have no idea about the blood clotting.
I had not heard that before, but since it
contains a diuretic ... it kinda makes
sense.
I'm currently taking the oc,
Yasmin. When my doctor prescribed it, he
mentioned that it contains a mild
diuretic. He said that it's the only oc
on the market right now containing a
diuretic.
I have no idea about the blood clotting.
I had not heard that before, but since it
contains a diuretic ... it kinda makes
sense.
Do diuretics increase your risk of blood
clots? I've never heard of that before.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 09-23-07 22:07pm
It's not something you really need to
worry about unless you have a condition
that puts you in a high risk for blood
clots, stroke, that type of thing.
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littlefish
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Joined: 18 Feb 2008 Posts: 1
i had a pulmonary embolism- was taking yasmin Posted: 02-18-08 22:07pm
i was on yasmin and started having cramps
in my feet and legs. i thought it was due
to vitamin deficiency or dehydration but
it turns out i may have been throwing
blood clots and disolving them without any
other major symptoms. i started having
chest pains one evening and went to the
emergency room the next morning. i
acutally had a pulmonary embolism and was
hospitalized for 5 days, was on coumadin
for the next 8 months and had to have a
series of blood test and appointments
along with a lot of hard work to restore
my health. i had a test to see if i have a
genetic disorder/pre-disposition to
clotting and i don't. i was 33 years old
at the time of the incident, non-smoker,
otherwise healthy. the only explanation
they could provide was a possible link to
yasmin. there are warnings regarding an
increased risk of developing blood clots
on the packaging but i didn't think
anything of it since my obgyn prescribed
it. i wish i knew then what i know now- i
would have never started taking oc's.
please research before taking any
medications and understand the possible
side effects.
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JSPASH
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Joined: 30 Mar 2008 Posts: 1
Yasmin and Blood Clots Posted: 03-30-08 21:05pm
I too was hospitalized for severe clotting
in both my legs (DVT) and lungs (PE) after
only 3 months on Yasmin and having no
other risk factors. I have been doing a
bit of internet research and I keep
running across this same story over and
over. I will be giving myself shots of
Lovenox in the stomach for at least
another week (beginning last week when I
was hospitalized) and will be taking
Coumadin for about six months. I would
strongly suggest not trying this pill if
any others have already worked for you in
the past.
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Tylanas
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Posted: 03-30-08 22:38pm
You'll run into the same story if you
search for ANY hormonal birth control in
relation to blood clots. They ALL carry
the same risk. The patch has a slightly
higher risk than other forms.
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Georgia59
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Posted: 03-31-08 07:55am
Your doc should tell you this when you are
prescribed birth control!!
If you experience ANY of these symptoms,
tell your doc immediately:
ACHES warning signs:
If you have any of these warning signs
well on birth control, get to a doctor
asap. Especially the leg pain one (that's
what my doc said) These are signs of blood
clots and stroke.
# Abdominal pain
# Chest pain (also shortness of breath)
# Headaches (especially those that are
new, severe, or associated with persistent
dizziness, difficulty speaking,
fainting,numbness or weakness in
extremities
# Eye problems (blurred vision or loss of
vision)
# Severe leg pain (and/or redness and
swelling in the calf or thigh)
If you develop any of the ACHES side
effects or jaundice (a yellowing of the
eyes or skin) while on BCPs, call your
doctor right away. If you need emergency
medical attention, call the hospital. If
you are out of town, contact a local
health provider or go to a hospital
emergency room.
