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Q: How to Go Off Yasmin And Switch to Another Pill?

asked by: jessicaln on August 25th, 2005

New User

I want to go off yasmin mainly due to the pigmentation its caused on my face, i've been on it about 3 years. However I have heard some stories about withdrawl side effects that are not good, water retention, etc. My question is, should I go off it and detox then try a new pill? Or, make a direct switch to another pill?

I am getting married in 9 months and I want to be "normal" when that happens!

Thanks.

Replies(4)

churchie_7

replied on August 25th, 2005

Experienced User

I made a direct switch to a new pill. After my placebo pills with yasmin I just started in with the new pills. Never had a problem.

jessicaln

replied on August 25th, 2005

New User

How to Go Off Yasmin And Switch to Another Pill?

What did you switch to?

mandilyn

replied on August 25th, 2005

Experienced User

Once your pack of yasmin is done, start the new pills on the day you would normally start a new pack of yasmin. You shouldn't have any problems.

I didn't like yasmin either, so I switched to ortho tri-cyclen lo. This is my 2nd month on it and so far I really like it.

jessicaln

replied on August 25th, 2005

New User

Thanks, my main concern is not gaining weight on a new pill, I didn't on yasmin. I didnt lose either, though.

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