Dosage of Birth Control Pills

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Registered: 04-05-2003
Dosage of Birth Control Pills
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Tue, 03-27-2007 - 10:31pm

I have a quick question... I'm on Yasmin. Is this considered a high-dose birth control pill? I have some gall bladder issues, and I know that one cause of gallstones is high dosages of birth control pills. I've always had problems with my gall bladder, and will probably have to have it out sometime soon. I just need to know if Yasmin is going to contribute to another cause of gallstones.

Thanks!

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Registered: 12-30-2003
Tue, 03-27-2007 - 11:37pm

Hi ktbear632, welcome!


>>I'm on Yasmin. Is this considered a high-dose birth control pill? I have some gall bladder issues, and I know that one cause of gallstones is high dosages of birth control pills. <<


      Jill

    

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Registered: 04-15-2006
Wed, 03-28-2007 - 2:31pm

"YASMIN® contains a different kind of hormone, drsp™, which may increase potassium. Therefore, you should not take YASMIN® if you have kidney, liver or adrenal disease, because this could cause serious heart and health problems. Tell your doctor if you are on daily long-term treatment for a chronic condition such as cardiovascular disease or chronic inflammatory disease. Women who take certain drugs (see Safety Information) should have their potassium level checked in the first month of taking YASMIN®."

From the website: http://www.yasmin-us.com/aboutyasmin_1.htm

From the info I read, it looks like Yasmin is considered a low dose bc, but I'm not sure if an increase in potassium would be a problem for gall bladder issues. Your Doctor would know.

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