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Oral Contraceptive Pills, Gf Or Not?

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egardner Newbie
egardner
Posted

Hey guys, this is a little embarrasing, but I need help. I need to know if Yasmin birth control is gluten free or not. It's relativley new, and I can't find it on any lists.( I've checked glutenfreedrugs.com and several others) I've taken it for at least two years, but my diagnosis was in April and I'm still checking on all my logistics. If anyone knows, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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frenchiemama Collaborator
frenchiemama
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I would just contact the manufacturer.

Carriefaith Enthusiast
Carriefaith
Posted

I found this:

The inactive ingredients are lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, modified starch NF, povidone 25000 USP, magnesium stearate NF, hydroxylpropylmethyl cellulose USP, macrogol 6000 NF, talc USP, titanium dioxide USP, ferric oxide pigment, yellow NF. The inert film coated tablets contain lactose monohydrate NF, corn starch NF, povidone 25000 USP, magnesium stearate NF, hydroxylpropylmethyl cellulose USP, talc USP, titanium dioxide USP.

At this website:

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They have "modified starch" which could be wheat, I would call the company to confirm the source of the starch.

Turtle Enthusiast
Turtle
Posted

Ahhh man...I sure hope Yasmin is gluten-free b/c i've had some issues w/ some other pills and Yasmin has worked great for me. I'll be so disappointed if it's got gluten in it....if someone contacts the manufactor before I do PLEASE post or e-mail me. And I'll do the same. Thanks!

Guest Eloisa
Guest Eloisa
Posted

I take them as well and I haven't had any problems with them. They've been the best pills I've taken so far.

Guest nini
Guest nini
Posted

Just an FYI, a friend of mine was taking Yasmin and developed an extreme sensitivity to Ibuprofen while taking it. After ending up in the emergency room for an anaphylactic reaction, she read the insert with Yasmin and it said something about not taking certain NSAIDS while using it. I'm not sure exactly why, but one Dr. told her that it was common for Yasmin users to become "allergic" to certain OTC drugs.

Just ask the prescribing Dr. for more info and call the manufacturer as well ok? :)

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Heather22 Rookie
Heather22
Posted

I would ask your pharmasist to read up on it. Most have the phone numbers, ect. of the manufacturers and---the nice ones will call them for you.

I am on Alesse 21, which is gluten free, and have not had any problems with it.

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mytummyhurts Contributor
mytummyhurts
Posted

Did anybody ever find out if Yasmin is gluten-free?

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Mahee34 Enthusiast
Mahee34
Posted

I've been on Yasmin since I've been diagnosed, for about 2 years and have never had a problem...my doctor was aware of my diagnosis when she perscribed it as well... :D

amber3174 Newbie
amber3174
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Hey guys, this is a little embarrasing, but I need help. I need to know if Yasmin birth control is gluten free or not. It's relativley new, and I can't find it on any lists.( I've checked glutenfreedrugs.com and several others)  I've taken it for at least two years, but my diagnosis was in April and I'm still checking on all my logistics. If anyone knows, I'd really appreciate it. Thanks!

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I was wondering the same thing since Im just starting on Yasmin. I actually called the manufacturer just yesterday, and they said that it is safe , gluten-free. Hope that helps.

Amber

mytummyhurts Contributor
mytummyhurts
Posted

That does help, Amber, thanks!

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