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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