Yaz: Popular Birth Control Pill Linked to Severe Injuries, Misleading Advertising~ Article
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Yaz: Popular Birth Control Pill Linked to Severe Injuries, Misleading Advertising
Yaz, a brand of birth control pill taken by millions of American women, can cause deadly heart attacks, strokes, and blood clots. From 2004 to 2008, there were at least 50 deaths in the United States associated with the use of Yaz. In addition to preventing pregnancy, Yaz and a related drug called Yasmin are approved by the Food and Drug Administration to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate to severe acne.
Yaz uses a different kind of hormone than other brands of birth-control pills, which can increase levels of potassium in the body and lead to kidney disease, cardiovascular problems, and other potentially deadly complications. Some women taking the drug have reported having problems after just a few doses.
Misleading Yaz Ads Targeted by FDAIn 2008, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., the makers of Yaz, was cited by the FDA for television ads that gave users the wrong impression about the approved uses of the drug. The offending ads overstated the efficacy of Yaz by suggesting it was approved to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and all forms of acne. Yaz is only FDA-approved to treat PMDD, a more serious condition that PMS, and moderate to severe acne rather than mild forms of the skin condition.
As a result of running those erroneous ads, Bayer was forced to launch a $20 million campaign to produce new spots designed to correct those false and misleading statements.
Yaz Injuries* Death
* Stroke
* Heart attack
* Severe allergic reactions
* Rash
* Hives
* Itching
* Difficulty breathing
* Chest tightness
* Swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue
* Fainting
* Irregular heartbeat
* Liver problems
* Unusual or severe vaginal bleeding
* Unexplained fatigue or weakness
* Vaginal irritation or discharge
* Changes in vision
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Comments (2)
Skully
August 22nd, 2009 at 6:04 pm
I have to say I’m not surprised to hear this news. Thanks for passing it on. Drug companies have driven the agenda in regards to pharmacological treatment for PMDD, not extensive peer reviewed research. Long term use of the pill, of any brand, is not advisable.
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Amanda Vance
September 19th, 2009 at 2:15 pm
I took yaz for 3 days. I have been covered in a horrible rash, starting the second day of taking it. I threw all the pills away and I am now on day 4 of rashes. Basically hives. Except on my arms and buttox. They are covered in thick itchy rashes. Benadryl is not even helping. I also have these weird itchy bumps around my eyes.
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