Yaz Side Effects
Common side effects associated with the use of Yaz include:
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Weight gain
- Breakthrough bleeding between menstrual periods
- Breast tenderness, breast pain
If you experience serious side effects while taking Yaz, talk to your doctor immediately. Women who smoke or who are over the age of 35 are at an increased risk for experiencing severe side effects. Some side effects include:
- High blood pressure
- Breast cancer
- Stroke
- Liver cancer, liver tumors, severe liver bleeding
- Heart Attack
- Blood clots in the legs or lungs
Other serious side effects may include the following:
- Vaginal itching
- Vaginal discharge
- Breast tenderness, breast pain
- Weight gain or loss
- Change in appetite
- Increased hair growth or loss of hair on the head
- Darkening of facial skin
Though uncommon, the following side effects were experienced by more than 1 percent of participants in a clinical trial for Yaz:
- Rash
- Upper respiratory infection
- Sinusitis
- Bronchitis
- Itchy skin
- Headache
- Abdominal pain
- Acne
- Depression
- Diarrhea
- Back pain
- Infection
- Dizziness
- Migraine
- Nervousness
- Fluid retention
- Dark spots on the skin, specifically on the face (melasma)
- Inflammation of the pharynx in the throat (Pharyngitis)
- Inflammation of the bladder (Cystitis)
- Allergic reaction
- Inflammation and irritation of the stomach and intestines (Gastroenteritis)
- Physical weakness
- Vaginal discharge
- Flu syndrome (flu-like symptoms of fever, shivering, dry cough, nausea, etc.)
- Urinary tract infection
- Uncontrolled or unusual emotions
- Menstrual cramps
- Yeast infection
Serious side effects associated with the use of Yaz or Yasmin have caused many women and their loved ones to seek additional information about the contraceptives. To receive comprehensive information about Yaz, side effects and treatment options please fill out the packet request form on this page or call 800-452-0949.
Things to Know, Precautions, Things to Ask Your Physician:
Your doctor should evaluate your individual risk in taking an oral contraceptive and information such as medical history, age, health conditions and lifestyle choices (such as smoking) should be considered. Women with the following conditions may wish to abstain from the use of an oral contraceptive:
- Pregnant women
- Cancer of the breast, cervix, uterus or vagina
- Chest pain
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Liver tumors (both benign or cancerous)
- Allergies to hormones used in oral contraceptives
- Jaundice
Women with liver or adrenal disease or those with certain chronic conditions may be advised to forgo Yaz treatment. Talk to your doctor about any health concerns you may have before undergoing Yaz treatment.
The following side effects may occur in women 35 years of age and older or women who smoke 15 or more cigarettes a day:
- Elevated potassium levels
- Liver tumors
- Cardiovascular issues (blood clots, blockages, stroke, heart attack)
Women who are or may become pregnant should not use the medication. Inform your doctor if you become pregnant while taking Yaz.
Yaz contains hormones that may harm a fetus and may be passed from mother to the child through breastfeeding. While taking Yaz, do not breastfeed.
Women who are allergic to drospirenone or ethinyl estradiol should not take Yaz.
Speak with a medical professional to address any concerns before beginning Yaz.
What to Avoid When Taking the Drug:
Smoking may increase the risk of serious heart conditions, and patients should avoid smoking while undergoing treatment with Yaz.
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