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    • DROSPIRENONE-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (Generic for YAZ)

    • QTY 84
    • 0.02-3(28)
    • Tablet
    • Near  77381

DROSPIRENONE; ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (dro SPY re nown; ETH in il es tra DYE ole) prevents ovulation and pregnancy. It may also be used to treat acne or premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). It belongs to a group of medications called contraceptives. It is a combination of the hormones estrogen and progestin.

DROSPIRENONE-ETHINYL ESTRADIOL (Generic for YAZ) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Drospirenone 3mg, Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Grapefruit juice
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit while taking this medication. Grapefruit may alter the effects of your medication. Serious side effects may occur. Contact your care team right away if you experience new or worsening side effects.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid grapefruit and grapefruit juice during drospirenone treatment due to the risk for increased drospirenone exposure and adverse reactions.

  • Drospirenone 3mg, Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Tobacco
    • Severity: Major
    • Notes for Consumers: Do not smoke or use tobacco products while taking this medication. Smoking while taking this medication increases the risk for serious side effects such as blood clots, heart attack, and stroke. Call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of a blood clot in your lung: shortness of breath or chest pain. You should also call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of a heart attack: pain or tightness in the chest, shoulders, arms, or jaw, nausea, shortness of breath, cold or clammy skin, feeling faint or lightheaded. You should also call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of a stroke: sudden numbness or weakness of the face, arm, or leg, trouble speaking, confusion, trouble walking, loss of balance or coordination, dizziness, severe headache, change in vision. Contact your care team right away if you experience symptoms of a blood clot in your leg: pain, swelling, or warmth in the leg.
    • Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cigarette smoking while taking estrogen hormones. Cigarette smoking increases the risk of serious cardiovascular events, such as myocardial infarction, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism. Combined hormonal contraceptives are contraindicated in females who are over 35 years of age and smoke.

  • Drospirenone 3mg, Ethinyl Estradiol 0.02mg, Oral tablet

    • Interaction: Caffeine-containing Foods/Beverages
    • Severity: Mild
    • Notes for Consumers: Side effects from Caffeine may get worse if you take Ethinyl Estradiol (an estrogen hormone commonly found in birth control pills). Too much Caffeine can cause effects like nausea, nervousness, or sleeplessness. Although an interaction is possible, these drugs are often used together without problems.
    • Notes for Professionals: Serum concentrations of caffeine may be increased during concurrent administration with ethinyl estradiol. Patients may desire to limit products that contain high amounts of caffeine in an effort to minimize caffeine-related side effects such as nausea or tremors.

DISCLAIMER: This drug information content is provided for informational purposes only and is not intended to be a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Patients should always consult their physician with any questions regarding a medical condition and to obtain medical advice and treatment. Drug information is sourced from GSDD (Gold Standard Drug Database ) provided by Elsevier.