Yaz Birth Control Pill Side Effects

Yaz Side Effects - Serious

Severe allergic reactions including difficulty with breath, hives, swelling of face, tongue, lips and throat.
Sudden onset of numbness
Confusion
Weakness
Pain behind the eyes
Problems with speech, balance and vision
Chest pain
Heavy Feeling
Pain which spreads to the arm or the shoulder
Nausea
Sweating
Variation of the severity of migraine headaches
Stomach pain
Jaundice
Lumps in the breast
Depression
Problems with sleep
Mood changes
Chronic leg pain
Blindness (Complete or partial)

Yaz Side Effects - Common

Pain in the breast, swelling or tenderness in the breast
Changes in weight and appetite
Problems with contact lenses
Freckles and darkening in the face
Increased hair growth
Loss of hair in the scalp
Swelling of hands and feet
Changes in menstrual periods
Vaginal itching
Vaginal discharge

Warnings & Recalls for Yaz Birth Control Pill

Family Planning Warning

As it used to prevent pregnancy, Yaz can cause significant damage to the fetus if taken while pregnant.

General Warnings

Do not use Yaz if you have a history of:

stroke and blood clot
heart valve disorder
circulation problems caused by diabetes
breast or uterine cancer
kidney and liver disease
abnormal bleeding in the vagina
adrenal gland disorder
high blood pressure
chronic migraine headaches
history of jaundice induced by taking birth control pills
high blood pressure or heart disease
liver cancer
gallbladder disease
high cholesterol
overweight
diabetes
epilepsy
depression
abnormal menstrual cycles

It is strongly cautioned to not smoke while taking Yaz, especially in women over the age of 35. Smoking increases the risk of blood clots, heart attacks or stroke while taking Yaz.

Yaz Birth Control Pill Treatment and Use

What is Yaz?

The Yaz Birth Control pill | drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol is marketed by Bayer AG. Although it used to prevent pregnancy, it also used to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and acne in women over the age of 14. Yaz prevents ovulation and causes changes in the cervical and uterine lining in women, effectively making it harder for sperm cells and fertilized eggs to reach the uterus. It is only available through prescription and comes in pill form.

How does Yaz work?

Yaz works by preventing ovulation and by making it difficult for sperm to pass through by causing changes in the lining of the cervix.

Yaz Dosage

It is highly urged to take Yaz as prescribed by your doctor and pharmacist. One should not take Yaz more than prescribed and take it longer than recommended. Yaz is to be taken on the first day of the period or on the first Sunday after the beginning of your period. Tell your doctor if you have breakthrough bleeding from taking Yaz and if its very heavy. It is strongly advised to see your doctor routinely while taking Yaz. A woman should always do self-exams of the breast on a monthly basis for lumps while taking Yaz.

Other Names for Yaz Birth Control Pill

Drospirenone/Ethinyl Estradiol

Lawsuits & Legal Information for Yaz Birth Control Pill

Yaz Lawsuit Updates

Current: (June 2013) A Canadian mother joined a class-action lawsuit against Yaz after her 18-year-old daughter suffered fatal blood clots and a stroke that lead to her sudden death.Multi-District Litigation: (August 2013) Bayer cases have been consolidated to a federal Multi-District Litigation court due to the outpour of Yaz lawsuits. Records indicate that approximately 9,998 cases have been filed.Award: (August 2013) Bayer agreed to award more than $1.4 billion to settle 6,700 Yaz lawsuits that included heart attack or stroke, Pulmonary Embolism, and Deep Vein Thrombosis.Trial: (early 2013) A victim sued the company in 2013 stating that Bard was aware of the severe complications of the plastic used in the mesh, yet kept that information from doctors and patients.

Future Trial: Bellwether trials for the mesh produced by Bard will begin in September of 2013.

Far Past Trial: (January 2012) The first three Yaz trials were scheduled to begin in January 2012. Each trial involved a different victim who suffered from gallbladder injury, pulmonary embolism, and deep vein thrombosis. Shortly before the first trial, Judge David Herndon canceled all trial dates and encouraged negotiations for Yaz settlements.FDA Order: (October 2008) The FDA issued a warning to Bayer for its "false marketing" of Yaz, stating that the manufacturer emphasized the benefits of Yaz and minimized its adverse side effects such as gallbladder injury, deep vein thrombosis, and pulmonary embolism.Lawsuit: (2009) Women taking Yaz began filing lawsuits against Bayer after victims experience increased risks of blood clots, heart attack, and strokes.

Far Future Postponed Trial: (January 2014) Yaz trials were expected to commence in October 2013 before a Multi-District Litigation however, the court postponed them until January 2014, ordering mediation and progress reports.