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Hi, ive been on Yasmin now for 1 month and 3 days. A few days aft...

Posted at 1:20 PM on Aug 12, 2008 by bales, #33331
Hi, ive been on Yasmin now for 1 month and 3 days. A few days after starting it I got a rash on my chest and upper arms which i thought was sparked by the sun/heat. It went away and then a week later my skin slowly started to get itchier and itchier until I was covered in a rash from my ankles to my neck. I looked like I had a weird disease. Even the doctors were impressed, but no one could help. We suspected the pill as it was the only thing that was new to my system, but then it disappeared and we put it down to being caused by stress. Ive just started the next month (like I say 3 days into it) and once again I find myself scratching an feeling basically itchy and very very tired (not that it is unusual the tiredness I have to say, it just seems a little more than normal). I am now pretty sure it is the pill, but am nervous just to stop taking it. I just don't want to go through all that ive just been through with the previous rash, it was HORRENDOUS! Has anyone else had such a severe rash reaction? They were red, itcy spots with a watery kind of top to them........
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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 15, 2008 by ella83, #11165

Stop taking Yasmin. The rash, etc is an allergy reaction you're having to Yasmin. Its known as an allergic rash (hives) and it can get worse if you continue taking Yasmin. Double-check this with your doctor or call an 800 number provided by Yasmin (usually found on box).

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Reply about 1 year ago on Aug 15, 2008 by ella83, #11166

I forgot to add in my reply that with hives (allergic rash), the rash can suddenly disappear and reappear.

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Reply about 1 year ago on Sep 24, 2008 by itchybitch, #12722

Thank God, thought I was going crazy. I know exactly what you are talking about. My skin started to itch so badly then small red bumps popped up on my chest and arms and rash like on my inner arms. I have not had an allergic reaction to anything before this and didn't know what those weird bumps were. I have taken Yasmin for five years with no side effects and now have taken ocella for a month and a half but am now going to throw them away and try to pay the higher price for Yasmine and we all need to let our MD know.

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