Yaz Birth Control Pills

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Yaz is an oral contraceptive that can also help treat acne and PMDD. This article on the eMedTV Web site discusses how Yaz works, describes when and how to take it, and explains what you should know before using this form of oral contraception.

Headaches, a decreased sex drive, and weight gain are among the common side effects of Yaz. This eMedTV resource discusses these and other Yaz side effects in more detail, including which side effects may require immediate medical attention.

Women may gain weight while taking Yaz. However, as this eMedTV Web page explains, it is difficult to tell if the weight gain is caused by Yaz or other factors. This page also describes what you can do if you are taking Yaz and weight gain occurs.

Yaz is used for preventing pregnancy, as well as treating acne and PMDD in women. This eMedTV segment explains that there are also several off-label Yaz uses, such as treating heavy menstrual bleeding and painful menstrual periods.

There is only one standard Yaz dosage. This selection from the eMedTV Web site offers suggestions on when and how to take Yaz, and provides detailed information on what to do if you miss any doses of the contraceptive.

Antibiotics, NSAIDs, and some seizure medicines are some of the drugs that may interact negatively with Yaz. This eMedTV segment lists other medications that may cause Yaz drug interactions and describes the complications that may occur.

Yaz can make depression worse and may affect your cholesterol. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at other important Yaz warnings and precautions, including information on who should not use this form of contraception.

You should seek immediate medical care if you believe you have overdosed on Yaz. This eMedTV resource describes the possible symptoms of a Yaz overdose, some of which can be quite dangerous. This page also covers possible treatment options.

You should not intentionally use Yaz during pregnancy. This eMedTV page describes the serious problems that could occur if you take it while pregnant (such as miscarriages) and also explains what to do if you are taking Yaz and pregnancy occurs.

Women are typically advised to avoid combined contraceptives (such as Yaz) when breastfeeding. This eMedTV segment provides more information on Yaz and breastfeeding, and describes the problems that may occur if you use the drug while nursing.

Yaz is not yet available in generic form. This portion of the eMedTV archives explains that Yaz is protected by patents that prevent any generic Yaz from being manufactured in the United States until June 2014 (when the first patent expires).