Switching pills mid cycle?
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Switching pills mid cycle?
| Fri, 10-29-2004 - 9:51am |
Hi,
I have been trying to get information but no luck so far (could not reach my doctor!). I was on Yasmin for 9 days and was basically sick from the time I started..throwing up, constant nausea and panic attacks started for no reason. I found out tons of women have gone through this from it...so I stopped taking it and began taking my old pill again..loestrin. I continued where I left off with the yasmin and seem to feel better...I guess my question is about using a backup method of birth control..is it necessary if the two pills are the same dose of hormones?? I really wasn't sure if it was ok to do, just couldn't be on the yasmin anymore!! thanks for any help

As for Yasmin and Loestrin having the same dose of hormones, they don`t.
(From the post "Your Pills and What`s In Them" in the FAQ)
Yasmin: 3mg drospirenone, 30mcg EE
Loestrin 1.5/30: 1.5mg NEA, 30mcg EE
Loestrin 1/20: 1mg NEA, 20mcg EE
NEA (norethindrone acetate) and dospirenone are different types of progestins. Depending on which type of Loestrin you`re using, either 1.5/30 or 1/20, you could be taking in a different amount of estrogen, too.
If I were you, I would go ahead and try to get ahold of my doctor and see what he/she has to say about this. Since you already decided to make the switch on your own, there`s nothing he/she can really do about that, but they may be able to advise you on possible side effects from making the switch or you two can work together to find a new pill for you.
Lena
If you were sick for the time you were on Yasmin then If I were you I’d definitely use back-up for at least the first week you are back on your old pill. If you vomited within 2 hours after taking Yasmin (or any pill) that is considered a missed pill. I hope you're feeling better soon. Let us know how you're doing, ok?
Good luck,
Jill