Yaz and Yasmin: An Unacceptable Level of Risk?

Don’t feel bad if you missed last week’s headline news about the deaths of 23 young women from their birth control. It was a top story for CBC news and a few other Canadian sources, but it was barely a blip on the radar of most U.S. news outlets. Yaz and Yasmin, two similar new-generation birth control pills from Bayer, are suspected in the recent deaths of these young Canadian women. These are among the best selling oral contraceptives in the world, but this is not the first time Yaz and Yasmin have been suspected of causing death or adverse effects. Earlier this year, Bayer agreed to pay up to $24 million to settle claims from plaintiffs with gall bladder injuries caused by the drugs, and the company set aside $1 billion...

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Yaz Birth Control

Although many women started taking Yaz to improve their menstrual cycles, they learned that the everyday side effects of the drug created more problems than they thought. Even though the mild to moderate side effects from Yaz can range from slight cramping to moderate nausea, this drug is also known for its severe and sometimes debilitating side effects that include migraine headaches, uncontrollable uterine bleeding and kidney disorders. Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are different from other birth control pills because they contain a new generation of synthetic progesterone called drospirenone, which is closely related to spironolactone, a diuretic. Drospirenone also has anti-androgenic properties, which means it works against testosterone and...

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Important Facts about Bayer’s Drospirenone-containing Birth Control Pills

Important Facts about Bayer’s Drospirenone-containing Birth Control Pills Bayer HealthCare is committed to providing customers the latest information regarding the safety of its products. In cooperation with the Food & Drug Administration (FDA), Bayer has updated the product information for Beyaz, SAFYRAL, YASMIN and YAZ. We would like to make you aware of new information regarding the risk of blood clots with the use of drospirenone (drsp) containing birth control pills (like Beyaz, SAFYRAL, YASMIN or YAZ). Talk with your healthcare provider about your health, personal risk factors and your risk of getting a blood clot before deciding which birth control pill (also known as “the Pill”) is right for you. If you are currently using...

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What are Beyaz® and YAZ® prescribed for?

What are Beyaz® and YAZ® prescribed for?  For women who choose the Pill for birth control, Beyaz and YAZ are approved to: Prevent pregnancy - 99% effective when taken as directed Treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) Beyaz and YAZ are not approved to treat Premenstrual Syndrome (PMS), a less serious set of symptoms occurring before your period Treat moderate acne in women at least 14 years of age Beyaz is also approved for women who choose the Pill for birth control to: Provide a daily dose of folate supplementation, which is recommended for women in their reproductive years. Folate lowers the risk of having rare neural tube birth defects in a pregnancy occurring during Beyaz use or shortly after stopping Who...

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Study: Yaz Has Higher Risks of Blood Clots

A new study of 1.3 million Danish women over nine years adds to the evidence that some newer birth-control pills, including the best-seller Yaz, have a higher risk of causing potentially dangerous blood clots. Newer pills containing drospirenone, a synthetic hormone, were linked to a six-fold increase in the risk of venous thromboembolism, which is the formation of clots in the lower leg or thigh that can break loose and travel to the lungs. That risk was compared with a three-fold increase in women using older contraceptives containing the synthetic hormone levonorgestrel. The studywas published Tuesday on the Web site of BMJ, formerly known as the British Medical Journal. A BMJ editorial added, “It is crucial, however, not to exaggerate...

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Just How Safe is Yaz? Women Need to Know!

The oral contraceptive Yasmin was released in 2001 by the pharmaceutical company Bayer, followed byYaz in 2006. They differ from other birth control pills in the synthetic progesterone they utilize, drospirenone, which is marketed as less likely to cause weight gain and bloating than other birth control pills. Yaz soon became the most popular birth control pill in the U.S., due in part to a widespread advertising campaign promoting the drug as what theNew York Times dubbed “a quality of life treatment,” claiming it could also clear up acne, prevent bloating and ease the depression and anxiety associated with both PMS and the controversial condition of PMDD. It prevents pregnancy at the same rate of...

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Yaz® Drug Injury Lawyer

The Yaz® birth control pill has been on the market since 2006. Yaz is taken orally once daily to prevent pregnancy. Yaz differs from other birth control methods because it contains a progestin hormone called drospirenone, which can increase potassium levels in the bloodstream. Yasmin®, a birth control drug very similar to Yaz, has been on the market since 2001. It contains the same hormone as Yaz and is associated with the same health issues. Ocella® is sometimes supplied by pharmacies instead of Yaz or Yasmin, and carries the same risks. Dangerous Side Effects Yaz has been linked with serious adverse heart problems in women taking the drug. In a reprimanding letter sent to the manufacturer of Yaz, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) warns of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, and...

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