WOMENS-HEALTH Messages for August, 2002: Re: [Birth Control] Increased potassium levels with Yasmin

Re: [Birth Control] Increased potassium levels with Yasmin

From: John Essien, M.D. (anonymous@obgyn.net)
Sat, 3 Aug 2002 07:39:57 -0500 (CDT)

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At Sat, 3 Aug 2002, Erin wrote: >
>I started taking Yasmin in May, 2002. (I'm 31 and gave birth in April,
>2001 - just background info.) After reading all the info included, I
>read where it stated not to take NSaids because that can increase
>potassium levels. After the birth of my child, I developed rheumatoid
>arthritis that has waned to where I only need to take Aleve every once
>in a while (once/twice a week). I took some earlier this evening and an
>hour & a half later I woke to my heart racing right out of my chest!!
>I've never had this happen before. Could this be a sign of elevated
>potassium levels? I assume it can be reversed, but how? I do plan on
>seeing a doctor to test, but, of course, it's Saturday, so I just wanted
>some place to start with my PCP when I call on Monday. Would it make
>more sense to just do blood work and work my way up to EKG, etc...

I don't think your potassium levels have been altered by the low dose of Aleve that you have taking. It would be more appropriate to get tested as you suggest.

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John Essien, M.D. SOCOG
Camaguey, Cuba; Basseterre, St. Kitts
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