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Posted by chloe on October 17, 2001, at 19:32:47
I can't find any contraindications, but does anyone know if it's ok to take Lithium with this new type of progestin found in a birth control pill? It seems to have some diuretic properties...SEE BELOW
Many thanks,
Chloe
YASMIN contains 3 mg of the progestin drospirenone that has antimineralocorticoid activity, including the potential for hyperkalemia in high-risk patients, comparable to a 25 mg dose of spironolactone. YASMIN should not be used in patients with conditions that predispose to hyperkalemia (i.e. renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction and adrenal insufficiency). Women receiving daily, long-term treatment for chronic conditions or diseases with medications that may increase serum potassium, should have their serum potassium level checked during the first treatment cycle. Drugs that may increase serum potassium include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin–II receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics, heparin, aldosterone antagonists, and NSAIDs.
Posted by chloe on October 19, 2001, at 22:02:05
In reply to Lithium+Yasmin(newOC)? Cam,Sunnely,etc?, posted by chloe on October 17, 2001, at 19:32:47
Cam, do you know anything about this new progestin and it's effects?
Many thanks if you do! :-)
Chloe
> I can't find any contraindications, but does anyone know if it's ok to take Lithium with this new type of progestin found in a birth control pill? It seems to have some diuretic properties...SEE BELOW
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> Many thanks,
> Chloe
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> YASMIN contains 3 mg of the progestin drospirenone that has antimineralocorticoid activity, including the potential for hyperkalemia in high-risk patients, comparable to a 25 mg dose of spironolactone. YASMIN should not be used in patients with conditions that predispose to hyperkalemia (i.e. renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction and adrenal insufficiency). Women receiving daily, long-term treatment for chronic conditions or diseases with medications that may increase serum potassium, should have their serum potassium level checked during the first treatment cycle. Drugs that may increase serum potassium include ACE inhibitors, angiotensin–II receptor antagonists, potassium-sparing diuretics, heparin, aldosterone antagonists, and NSAIDs.
Posted by Cam W. on October 20, 2001, at 3:12:31
In reply to Re:Cam-Thoughts on drospirenone+Li?, posted by chloe on October 19, 2001, at 22:02:05
Posted by chloe on October 20, 2001, at 8:21:50
In reply to Lithium+Yasmin(newOC)? Cam,Sunnely,etc?, posted by chloe on October 17, 2001, at 19:32:47
Posted by susan C on October 20, 2001, at 19:37:05
In reply to Lithium+Yasmin(newOC)? Cam,Sunnely,etc?, posted by chloe on October 17, 2001, at 19:32:47
I have absolutely no qualifications other than knowing that progestin is a synthetic progesterone that I reacted to adversly. A yam derived progesterone (all molecules the same has body, where progestin is one different, therefore patentable????) has been a life saver for me. I now take a triestrogen plus progesterone for menopause and it seems to be working ok for symptoms (primarily hotflash)
A good source of information is Women's International Pharmacy, www.womensinternational.com
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susan C
Posted by chloe on October 21, 2001, at 16:49:40
In reply to Re: Lithium+Yasmin(newOC)? Cam,Sunnely,etc?, posted by susan C on October 20, 2001, at 19:37:05
Hi Susan
I am very concerned about taking anything with estrogen in it. I am pretty sure I have always had an agitated, paranoid reactions to it. But I think I may give yasmin a try anyway. It is supposed to help with the dreaded pms and pmdd. So, I think perhaps I should just try...
However, I do like the idea of naturally derived hormones. But I can't get my gyn to discuss them with me. Because, I am 35 and still within the age where the "pill" is an "acceptable" treatment for decreasing pms and heavy bleeding. I am just terrified that I am going to start yasmin and have everything fall to pieces again. This has been a really tough summer/fall. So I am scared to have anymore crisies...
Thanks for your post. I so appreciate it. And I am glad you have found something that works for you. I now have to go check out that like you just gave me :-)
Chloe> I have absolutely no qualifications other than knowing that progestin is a synthetic progesterone that I reacted to adversly. A yam derived progesterone (all molecules the same has body, where progestin is one different, therefore patentable????) has been a life saver for me. I now take a triestrogen plus progesterone for menopause and it seems to be working ok for symptoms (primarily hotflash)
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> A good source of information is Women's International Pharmacy, www.womensinternational.com
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> mouse halfcenturyold
> susan C
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