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Re:Cam-Thoughts on drospirenone+Li?

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
>
> 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.


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