Yaz Blood Clots

- July 26, 2010, 10:44 am

The serious side effects of Yasmin and Yaz birth control include problems with blood clots, stroke heart attacks, pancreatitis and gallbladder disease. Yaz or Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) are oral contraceptive pills used to prevent pregnancy, for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and for the treatment of moderate acne. Yaz/Yasmin contains the unique hormone drospirenone, which is linked to an increase in potassium. Women with kidney, liver, or adrenal disease should not take Yaz/Yasmin because such use could cause serious heart and other health problems. The drug has been associated with gallbladder damage, blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolisms and kidney stones in women who had no previous health problems

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