Yaz® / Yasmin®

The popular birth control pills Yaz® / Yasmin® are associated with possibly life-threatening side effects. These include pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and blood clots.

Yaz® / Yasmin® Drug Information

Yaz®, Yasmin® (Ocella) belong to a group of birth control pills containing d rospirenone, the hormone. Women who have any of the following conditions should tell their doctors before taking Yaz®, Yasmin® or Ocella:

• High cholesterol
• Thyroid problems
• Gallbladder disease
• History of seizures of epilepsy
• History of blood clots
• High blood pressure, varicose veins
• History of fibrocystic breast disease
• History of depression
• Diabetes
• Tuberculosis
• History of heart attack or stroke

Women who have kidney, liver or adrenal disease should not take Yaz®. It can increase risks for heart attack and other complications. Pregnant women should not take Yaz®, Yasmin or Ocella.

Yaz® / Yasmin® Side Effects

Common, non-life threatening side effects:

• mild nausea
• skin discoloration
• breast tenderness
• hair loss
• changes in menstrual cycle
• changes in appetite or weight
• decreased sex drive.

More dangerous side-effects:

• Pulmonary embolism
• Heart attack
• Death
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Blood clots
• Stroke
• Gallbladder problems

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