{"id":34165,"date":"2022-11-18T09:36:14","date_gmt":"2022-11-18T09:36:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/?p=34165"},"modified":"2022-11-19T09:20:53","modified_gmt":"2022-11-19T09:20:53","slug":"yaz","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeepedia.com\/medical\/medicines\/yaz\/","title":{"rendered":"Yaz &#8211; Ethinylestradiol\/drospirenone uses, dose and side effects"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>0.02 mg\/3 mg&nbsp;film-coated tablets<br>ethinylestradiol\/drospirenone<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Yaz is and what it is used for<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Yaz is a\u00a0birth control pill\u00a0and is used to prevent pregnancy.<\/li><li>Each of the 24 light pink film-coated tablets contains a small amount of two different female\u00a0hormones, drospirenone, and ethinylestradiol.<\/li><li>The 4 white film-coated tablets contain no active substances and are also called placebo tablets.<\/li><li>Birth control pills\u00a0that contain two\u00a0hormones\u00a0are called combination\u00a0birth control pills.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What you need to know before taking Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Do not use Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td><strong>General notes before<\/strong> you start using Yaz, read the information about blood clots in section 2. You must read the symptoms of blood clots &#8211; see section 2, &#8220;Blood clots&#8221;).<br>Before you can start taking Yaz, the midwife\/doctor will ask you some questions about your medical history and that of your close relatives.\u00a0The midwife\/doctor will also measure your\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0and it is possible that, depending on your situation, the midwife\/doctor will also take other samples.<br>This leaflet describes several situations when you must stop taking Yaz or when Yaz&#8217;s reliability may be reduced.\u00a0In such situations, you should either refrain from intercourse or use other non-hormonal contraceptives, e.g.\u00a0condoms or any other\u00a0barrier method.\u00a0Do not use the rhythm method (safe periods) or the temperature method.\u00a0These methods can be unreliable, as Yaz affects the monthly changes in body temperature and cervical secretions.<br><strong>Yaz, like other hormonal contraceptives, does not protect against\u00a0HIV\u00a0infection\u00a0(\u00a0AIDS\u00a0)\u00a0or other sexually transmitted diseases.<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Yaz if you have any of the conditions listed below.&nbsp;If you have any of these conditions, you must tell the doctor.&nbsp;The doctor will discuss what other type of contraception might be more appropriate.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not use Yaz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have (or have had) a blood clot in a blood vessel in the legs (deep\u00a0vein thrombosis, DVT), in the lungs (\u00a0pulmonary embolism\u00a0), or in any other organ<\/li><li>if you know you have a disease that affects blood clotting \u2014 for example,\u00a0\u00a0protein\u00a0C deficiency,\u00a0protein\u00a0S deficiency, antithrombin III deficiency, Factor V Leiden, or antiphospholipid antibodies<\/li><li>if you need to undergo an operation or if you will be bedridden for a long period (see the section &#8220;Blood clots&#8221;)<\/li><li>if you have (\u00a0or have had) a heart attack or a\u00a0stroke<\/li><li>if you have (or have had) angina (a condition that causes severe chest pain and can be the first sign of a heart attack) or\u00a0transient\u00a0ischemic attack (\u00a0TIA\u00a0&#8211; transient stroke symptoms)<\/li><li>if you have any of the following diseases that can increase the risk of a blood clot in the arteries:<ul><li>severe\u00a0diabetes\u00a0with damaged blood vessels<\/li><li>very high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>a very high level of fat in the blood (\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0or\u00a0triglycerides\u00a0)<\/li><li>a condition called hyperhomocysteinemia<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you have (or have had) a type of\u00a0migraine\u00a0called \u201cmigraine with aura\u201d<\/li><li>if you have (or have had) liver disease and your liver function is not yet normal<\/li><li>if your kidneys are not working properly (\u00a0kidney failure\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have (or have had) a\u00a0tumor\u00a0in the liver<\/li><li>if you have (or have had) or if you are suspected of having breast or genital cancer<\/li><li>if you have unexplained vaginal bleeding<\/li><li>if you are allergic to ethinylestradiol or drospirenone or any of the other ingredients of this medicine (listed in section 6).\u00a0This can cause\u00a0itching, rash, or swelling.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Yaz if you have&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;C and are being treated with medicines containing ombitasvir\/paritaprevir\/ritonavir and dasabuvir or glecaprevir\/pibrentasvir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>(see also section &#8220;Other medicines and Yaz&#8221;).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Additional information on special patient groups<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Children and young people<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yaz is not intended for use by women who have not yet had their period.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Older women<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yaz is not intended for use after\u00a0menopause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Women with impaired liver function<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Yaz if you have liver problems.&nbsp;See also the sections \u201cDo not use Yaz\u201d and \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Women with impaired renal function<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Yaz if you have kidney problems or\u00a0acute\u00a0kidney failure.\u00a0See also the sections \u201cDo not use Yaz\u201d and \u201cWarnings and precautions\u201d.<br><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Warnings and precautions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>When should you contact a doctor?<br><strong>Seek medical attention immediately<\/strong>if you notice possible signs of a blood clot which could mean you have a blood clot in the leg (ie deep\u00a0vein thrombosis\u00a0), a blood clot in the lung (ie\u00a0pulmonary embolism\u00a0), a heart attack or a\u00a0stroke\u00a0(see section &#8216;Blood clots&#8217; below). For a description of the symptoms of these serious\u00a0side effects, go to &#8220;How to recognize a blood clot&#8221;.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Tell your doctor if any of the following conditions apply to you.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In some situations, you need to be extra careful when using Yaz or other combined\u00a0oral contraceptives, and it may be necessary for you to be checked regularly by your midwife\/doctor.\u00a0If the condition occurs or worsens while using Yaz, you should also contact a doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if a close relative has or has had breast cancer<\/li><li>if you have any liver or biliary disease<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0diabetes<\/li><li>if you suffer from depression<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0Crohn&#8217;s disease\u00a0or\u00a0ulcerative colitis\u00a0(\u00a0chronic\u00a0inflammatory\u00a0bowel disease)<\/li><li>if you have systemic lupus erythematosus (\u00a0SLE\u00a0\u2014 a disease that affects your natural immune system)<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0hemolytic uremic syndrome\u00a0(HUS \u2014 a disorder of blood clotting that leads to\u00a0kidney failure\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0sickle cell anemia\u00a0(an inherited disorder of the red\u00a0blood cells\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have increased blood fats (\u00a0hypertriglyceridemia\u00a0) or a genetic predisposition to this condition.\u00a0Hypertriglyceridemia has been associated with an increased risk of developing\u00a0pancreatitis\u00a0(inflammation of the pancreas)<\/li><li>if you need to undergo an operation or will be bedridden for a longer period (see section 2 &#8220;Blood clots&#8221;)<\/li><li>if you have recently given birth, you are at increased risk of blood clots.\u00a0Ask the doctor how soon after delivery you can start using Yaz<\/li><li>if you have an\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the veins under the skin (superficial\u00a0thrombophlebitis\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have varicose veins<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0epilepsy\u00a0(see section \u201cOther medicines and Yaz\u201d)<\/li><li>if you have a disease that first appeared during pregnancy or during previous use of sex hormones (e.g. hearing loss, a blood disorder called\u00a0porphyria, skin rash with blisters during pregnancy (herpes of pregnancy), a nerve disorder that causes sudden twitching of the body (Sydenham&#8217;s chorea )<\/li><li>if you have or have had golden-brown pigment spots (chloasma), so-called &#8220;pregnancy spots&#8221;, especially on the face. In this case, avoid direct exposure to sunlight or ultraviolet light<\/li><li>if you have hereditary\u00a0angioedema, products containing\u00a0estrogen\u00a0may induce or worsen symptoms.\u00a0You should see a doctor immediately if you experience symptoms of\u00a0angioedema, such as\u00a0swelling of the face, tongue, and\/or throat and\/or difficulty swallowing or hives with difficulty breathing.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Talk to your doctor or midwife before taking Yaz.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Blood clots<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use combined hormonal contraceptives such as Yaz, the risk of blood clots increases compared to not using these preparations.&nbsp;In rare cases, a blood clot can block blood vessels and cause serious problems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Blood clots can form<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>in veins (called venous\u00a0thrombosis, venous\u00a0thromboembolism,\u00a0or VTE)<\/li><li>in\u00a0arteries\u00a0(called\u00a0arterial\u00a0thrombosis,\u00a0arterial\u00a0thromboembolism,\u00a0or ATE).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It is not always possible to fully recover from blood clots.&nbsp;In rare cases, they can have serious lingering effects and, in very rare cases, be fatal.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>It is important to remember that the overall risk of a dangerous blood clot due to Yaz is small.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>THIS IS HOW YOU RECOGNIZE A BLOOD CLOT<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Seek medical attention immediately<\/strong>\u00a0if you notice any of the following signs or symptoms.0.02 mg\/3 mg\u00a0film-coated tablets<br>ethinylestradiol\/drospirenon<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\">Are you experiencing any of these signs?<\/th><th scope=\"col\">What could you possibly be suffering from?<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>swelling of a leg or along a vein in the leg or foot, especially if you also get: pain or tenderness in the leg that is felt only when standing or walking increased heat in the affected leg discoloration of the skin on the leg, e.g.\u00a0pale, red or blue<\/td><td>Deep&nbsp;vein thrombosis<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sudden unexplained shortness of breath or rapid breathing sudden coughing for no apparent reason which could lead to you coughing up blood severe chest pain that may increase with deep breath severe unsteadiness or dizziness fast or irregular heartbeat severe pain in the stomach if you are not sure, consult a doctor because some of these symptoms, e.g.\u00a0cough and shortness of breath, can be mistaken for a milder condition such as a respiratory infection (e.g. a common cold).<\/td><td>Pulmonary embolism<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Symptoms that usually occur in one eye: immediate vision loss or blurred vision without pain that can lead to vision loss<\/td><td>Retinal&nbsp;vein thrombosis&nbsp;(blood clot in the eye)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>chest pain, discomfort, pressure, heavinesspressure or feeling fullness in the chest, arm, or below the sternum feeling of fullness, indigestion or feeling of suffocationdiscomfort in the upper body that radiates to the back, jaw, neck, arm, and stomach sweating, nausea, vomiting or dizziness extreme weakness, anxiety, or shortness of breakfast or irregular heartbeats<\/td><td>Myocardial infarction<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>sudden weakness or numbness in the face, arms, or legs, especially on one side of the body sudden confusion, difficulty speaking or understanding sudden vision problems in one or both eyes sudden trouble walking, dizziness, loss of balance or coordination sudden, severe or prolonged headache with no known cause unconsciousness or fainting with or without seizures sometimes the symptoms of a\u00a0stroke\u00a0can be short-lived with almost immediate or complete recovery, but you should still seek medical attention immediately because you are at risk of another\u00a0stroke.<\/td><td>Stroke<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>swelling and slight blue discoloration of an arm or leg severe pain in the stomach (\u00a0acute\u00a0abdomen)<\/td><td>Blood clots that block other blood vessels<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLOOD CLOTS IN A VEIN<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can happen if a blood clot forms in a vein?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>The use of combined hormonal contraceptives has been associated with an increase in the risk of blood clots in the vein (venous\u00a0thrombosis\u00a0).\u00a0However, these\u00a0side effects\u00a0are rare.\u00a0They most often occur during the first year of using a combined hormonal contraceptive.<\/li><li>If a blood clot forms in a vein in the leg or foot, it can lead to deep\u00a0vein thrombosis\u00a0(DVT).<\/li><li>If a blood clot dislodges from the leg and lodges in the lung, it can lead to a\u00a0pulmonary embolism.<\/li><li>In very rare cases, a blood clot can form in a vein in another organ such as the eye (\u00a0retinal\u00a0vein thrombosis\u00a0).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When is the risk of developing a blood clot in a vein the greatest?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of developing a blood clot in a vein is greatest during the first year that you first use combined hormonal contraceptives.&nbsp;The risk may also be higher if you start again with a combined hormonal contraceptive (the same product or a different product) after a break of 4 weeks or longer.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After the first year, the risk decreases, but it is always slightly higher than if you did not use a combined hormonal contraceptive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you stop using Yaz, the risk of a blood clot returns to normal within a few weeks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>How big is the risk of developing a blood clot?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk depends on your natural risk of VTE and the type of combined hormonal contraceptive you are taking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The overall risk of a blood clot in the leg or lungs with Yaz is small.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Out of 10,000 women who are not using a combined hormonal contraceptive and are not pregnant, about 2 develop a blood clot within a year.<\/li><li>Out of 10,000 women using a combined hormonal contraceptive containing levonorgestrel or norethisterone or norgestimate, around 5-7 develop a blood clot within a year.<\/li><li>Out of 10,000 women using a combined hormonal contraceptive containing drospirenone such as Yaz, about 9-12 develop a blood clot within a year.<\/li><li>The risk of blood clots varies depending on your medical history (see \u201cFactors that can increase the risk of a blood clot\u201d below).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th scope=\"col\"><\/th><th scope=\"col\"><strong>Risk of developing a blood clot over a year<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Women who&nbsp;<strong>do not use<\/strong>&nbsp;combined hormonal&nbsp;contraceptives&nbsp;and who are not pregnant<\/td><td>About 2 in 10,000 women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Women using a combined hormonal contraceptive containing\u00a0<strong>levonorgestrel, norethisterone, or norgestimate<\/strong><\/td><td>About 5-7 in 10,000 women<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Women using Yaz<\/td><td>About 9\u201312 out of 10,000 women<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Factors that can increase the risk of a blood clot in a vein<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of a blood clot with Yaz is small, but certain conditions increase the risk.&nbsp;The risk is higher:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>if you are overweight (body mass index or\u00a0BMI\u00a0over 30 kg\/m\u00a0<sup>2<\/sup>\u00a0)<\/li><li>if someone in your family has had a blood clot in the bones, lungs, or another organ at a young age (e.g. under the age of about 50).\u00a0In this case, you may have an inherited blood clotting disorder<\/li><li>if you need to undergo an operation, or are bedridden for an extended period due to injury or illness, or if your leg is cast.\u00a0The use of Yaz may need to be stopped for several weeks before surgery or while you are less mobile.\u00a0If you have to stop taking Yaz, ask your doctor when you can start taking it again<\/li><li>with increasing age (especially if you are over about 35)<\/li><li>if you have given birth a few weeks ago<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of developing a blood clot increases the more conditions you have.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Air travel (over 4 hours) may temporarily increase the risk of a blood clot, especially if you have any of the other factors listed here.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must tell the doctor if any of these conditions apply to you, even if you are not sure.\u00a0The doctor may decide that you need to stop taking Yaz.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above conditions change while using Yaz, e.g.&nbsp;a close relative suffers from a blood clot of unknown cause, or you gain a lot of weight, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>BLOOD CLOTS IN AN&nbsp;ARTERY<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What can happen if a blood clot forms in an\u00a0artery?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just like a blood clot in a vein, a clot in an\u00a0artery\u00a0can lead to serious problems.\u00a0It can e.g.\u00a0cause a heart attack or\u00a0stroke.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Factors that can increase the risk of a blood clot in an&nbsp;artery<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must know that the risk of a heart attack or\u00a0stroke\u00a0as a result of using Yaz is very small but may increase:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>with increasing age (after about age 35)<\/li><li>if you smoke.\u00a0When using combined hormonal contraceptives such as Yaz, you should stop smoking.\u00a0If you cannot stop smoking and are over 35, your doctor may advise you to use another form of contraception<\/li><li>if you are overweight<\/li><li>if you have high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>if a close relative has had a heart attack or a\u00a0stroke\u00a0at a young age (younger than 50 years).\u00a0In this case, you may also be at greater risk of a heart attack or a\u00a0stroke<\/li><li>if you or a close relative have high blood fats (\u00a0cholesterol\u00a0or\u00a0triglycerides\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you get\u00a0migraines, especially\u00a0migraines\u00a0with an\u00a0aura<\/li><li>if you have problems with your heart (valvular disease, a heart rhythm disorder called\u00a0atrial fibrillation\u00a0)<\/li><li>if you have\u00a0diabetes.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have more than one of these conditions or if any of them are particularly severe, your risk of developing a blood clot may be even greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If any of the above conditions change while using Yaz, e.g.&nbsp;if you start smoking, a close relative has a&nbsp;thrombosis&nbsp;of unknown cause, or you gain a lot of weight, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Yaz and cancer<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Breast cancer has been observed slightly more frequently in women using combined\u00a0oral contraceptives, but it is not known whether this is caused by the treatment.\u00a0For example, it may be that more\u00a0tumors\u00a0are detected in women who use combined\u00a0oral contraceptives\u00a0because they are examined by doctors more often.\u00a0The incidence of breast tumors gradually decreases after the end of treatment with combined hormonal contraceptives.\u00a0You must regularly examine your breasts, and you should contact your doctor if you feel a lump.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In rare cases, benign liver tumors, and in even fewer cases malignant liver tumors, have been reported in oral contraceptive users.&nbsp;Contact your doctor if you experience unusually severe abdominal pain.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Mental disorders&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some women using hormonal contraceptives, including Yaz, have reported depression or low mood.&nbsp;Depression can be severe and sometimes lead to suicidal thoughts.&nbsp;If you experience mood changes and symptoms of depression, you should contact a doctor for advice as soon as possible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Interstitial bleeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the first few months of using Yaz, you may have unexpected bleeding (bleeding outside the placebo days).&nbsp;If this type of bleeding lasts longer than a few months, or if it occurs after a few months, your midwife\/doctor should investigate the cause.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What to do if you do not bleed during the placebo days<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have taken all the light pink active tablets correctly, have not had vomiting or severe diarrhea and if have not taken any other medicines, it is very unlikely that you are pregnant.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If the expected bleeding does not occur twice in a row, you may be pregnant.&nbsp;Contact your doctor immediately.&nbsp;Only start on the next tablet chart if you are sure you are not pregnant.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Other drugs and Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Always tell your doctor what medicines or herbal remedies you are already using.\u00a0Also, tell other doctors or dentists who prescribe other medicines (or pharmacists) that you are using Yaz.\u00a0They can tell you if you need to use additional contraceptive protection (eg condoms), and if so for how long, or if the use of another medicine you need needs to be changed.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Certain medicines<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>may affect the level of Yaz in the blood<\/li><li>may make it&nbsp;<strong>less effective at preventing pregnancy<\/strong><\/li><li>may cause unexpected bleeding.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This applies, among other things<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>drugs used for the treatment of<ul><li>epilepsy\u00a0(eg primidone,\u00a0phenytoin\u00a0,\u00a0barbiturates\u00a0, carbamazepine, oxcarbazepine)<\/li><li>tuberculosis\u00a0(eg rifampicin)<\/li><li>HIV\u00a0and\u00a0hepatitis\u00a0C virus infections (so-called\u00a0protease inhibitors\u00a0and non-nucleoside reverse transcriptase inhibitors such as ritonavir, nevirapine, and efavirenz)<\/li><li>fungal infections (eg, griseofulvin,\u00a0ketoconazole\u00a0)<\/li><li>arthritis,\u00a0osteoarthritis\u00a0(etoricoxib)<\/li><li>high\u00a0blood pressure\u00a0in the blood vessels of the lungs (\u00a0bosentan\u00a0)<\/li><\/ul><\/li><li>the natural remedy St. John&#8217;s\u00a0wort<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Yaz can\u00a0<strong>affect the effectiveness<\/strong>\u00a0of other medicines, e.g.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>medicines containing ciclosporin<\/li><li>the anti-epileptic medicine lamotrigine (this may lead to an increase in the number of seizures)<\/li><li>theophylline (to treat breathing problems)<\/li><li>tizanidine (for the treatment of muscle pain and\/or muscle cramps)<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Do not use Yaz if you have&nbsp;hepatitis&nbsp;C and are taking medicines containing ombitasvir\/paritaprevir\/ritonavir and dasabuvir or glecaprevir\/pibrentasvir<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>as it can lead to increased liver values \u200b\u200b(increase in the liver enzyme transaminase).\u00a0The doctor will prescribe another contraceptive before starting treatment with this drug combination.\u00a0Yaz can be started again about 2 weeks after treatment ends.\u00a0See the section \u201cDo not use Yaz\u201d.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ask your doctor or pharmacist for advice before taking any medicine.<\/em><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaz with food and drink<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Yaz can be taken with or without food, if necessary with a little water.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Laboratory samples<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you need to give a blood test, tell your doctor or the laboratory staff that you are using\u00a0birth control pills, as hormonal contraceptives can affect the results of some tests.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pregnancy<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you are pregnant, you should not use Yaz.&nbsp;If you become pregnant while taking Yaz, you must stop immediately and contact your midwife\/doctor.&nbsp;If you want to get pregnant, you can stop taking Yaz at any time (see also \u201cIf you stop using Yaz\u201d).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Consult a midwife\/doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Breast-feeding<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In general, breastfeeding is not recommended while using Yaz.&nbsp;If you want to use&nbsp;birth control pills&nbsp;while breastfeeding, you should contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Consult a midwife\/doctor or pharmacist before taking any medicine.<\/em><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving ability and use of machinery<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There is no information to suggest that the use of Yaz affects the ability to drive or use machines.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Yaz contains lactose<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you have an intolerance to some sugars, talk to your doctor before taking Yaz.<br><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to use Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each blister card contains 24 active light pink film-coated tablets and 4 white film-coated placebo tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Yaz tablets of two different colors are lined up in order.&nbsp;A tablet chart contains 28 tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Take one tablet of Yaz daily, with a small amount of water if necessary.&nbsp;You can take the tablets with or without food, but you should take the tablets at about the same time each day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Do not mix the tablets<\/strong>: take a light pink tablet for the first 24 days and then a white tablet for the last 4 days.\u00a0You must then start on a new tablet chart immediately (24 light pink and then 4 white tablets).\u00a0There is therefore no break between the tablet maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since the tablets have different compositions, it is necessary that you start with the first tablet on the top left and then take one tablet every day.&nbsp;For this to happen in the correct order, you must follow the direction of the arrow on the tablet map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Preparation for the start of a new tablet map<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To help you keep track of the tablets, each Yaz tablet chart comes with 7 sticky notes with the 7 days of the week.&nbsp;Choose the memory strip that starts with the day of the week when you start taking the tablets.&nbsp;An example: If you start on a Wednesday, use the memory strip that starts with &#8220;WED.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Stick the memory strip at the top of the Yaz map where it says &#8220;stick the memory strip here&#8221;, so that the first day is above the tablet marked &#8220;1&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Now a day of the week is indicated above each tablet and you can see if you have taken the tablet on a certain day.&nbsp;The arrows show the order in which you should take the tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>During the 4 days when you take the white placebo tablets (the placebo days), the bleeding should start (so-called withdrawal bleeding).\u00a0This usually starts on the second or third day after the last pale pink active Yaz tablet.\u00a0When you have taken the last white tablet, start on the next tablet chart regardless of whether the bleeding has stopped or not.\u00a0This means that you should start each tablet chart\u00a0<em>on the same day of the week<\/em>\u00a0and that the withdrawal bleeding should occur on the same days of each month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you use Yaz in this way, you are protected against pregnancy even during the 4 days when you take a placebo tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>When can you start with the first tablet map?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><em>If you have not used a hormonal contraceptive in the previous month start<\/em> Yaz on the first day of your menstrual cycle (ie, the first day of your period).\u00a0If you start Yaz on the first day of your period, you are immediately protected against pregnancy.\u00a0You can also start on days 2-5 of the menstrual cycle, but then you must use additional protection methods (eg condoms) for the first 7 days.<\/li><li>Changing from a combined hormonal\u00a0birth control pill\u00a0or combination preparation in the form of\u00a0a vaginal ring\u00a0or birth control\u00a0patch<br>You can advantageously start Yaz the day after the last active tablet (the last tablet containing active substance) of your previous\u00a0birth control pills, but no later than the day after the tablet-free days of your previous\u00a0pill have\u00a0ended (or after the last inactive tablet of your previous\u00a0pill\u00a0).\u00a0When changing from a combination product in the form of a\u00a0vaginal ring\u00a0or a contraceptive\u00a0patch, follow your doctor&#8217;s advice.<\/li><li>Changing from a progestagen-only method\u00a0( minipill,\u00a0injection,\u00a0contraceptive\u00a0rod, or a progestogen-releasing intrauterine system (hormone coil)) You can change from\u00a0minipills<br>any day\u00a0(from a contraceptive rod or hormonal coil on the day of its removal, from an injectable contraceptive at the time of the next\u00a0injection\u00a0), but in all these cases you must use additional protection (e.g. a condom) during the first 7 days of tablet intake.<\/li><li>After a miscarriage<br>Follow your doctor&#8217;s advice.<\/li><li>After childbirth you can start Yaz between 21 and 28 days after delivery.\u00a0If you start later than day 28, you must use a so-called\u00a0barrier method\u00a0(such as a condom) for the first seven days of using Yaz. If you have had intercourse before starting to use Yaz (again) after giving birth, you must first check that you are not pregnant or wait until your next period.<\/li><li>If you are breastfeeding and want to start Yaz (again) after having a baby read the section &#8220;Breastfeeding&#8221;.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Ask your midwife\/doctor what to do if you are not sure when to start.<\/em><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you have taken too much Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>There are no reports of serious adverse effects from taking too many Yaz tablets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take several tablets at the same time, you may experience nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding.\u00a0Even girls who have not had their first period, but accidentally used this medicine, can experience this type of bleeding.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you have taken too many Yaz tablets or discover that a child has ingested tablets, you should contact a doctor or hospital for risk assessment and advice.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">If you forget to take Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The last 4 tablets in\u00a0<strong>row 4<\/strong>\u00a0on the tablet chart are placebo tablets.\u00a0If you forget one of these tablets, it does not affect the reliability of Yaz.\u00a0Throw away the forgotten placebo tablet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you forget a light pink, active tablet (tablets 1-24 on your blister card), you must do the following:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If\u00a0<strong>less than 24 hours<\/strong>\u00a0have passed since the tablet should have been taken, the contraceptive protection is not impaired.\u00a0Take the tablet as soon as you remember and then take the next tablet at the usual time.<\/li><li>If\u00a0<strong>more than 24 hours<\/strong>\u00a0have passed since the tablet should have been taken, contraceptive protection may be reduced.\u00a0The more tablets you have forgotten, the greater the risk of pregnancy.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The risk of incomplete protection against pregnancy is greatest if you forget a light pink tablet at the beginning or end of the tablet map.&nbsp;Therefore, you should follow the following rules (see also the diagram):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>More than one tablet forgotten in the tablet chart<\/strong><br>Contact your midwife\/doctor.<\/li><li><strong>One tablet forgot between days 1 and 7 (first row)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means you have to take 2 tablets at the same time.&nbsp;Then continue to take the tablets at the usual time and use&nbsp;<strong>extra protection<\/strong>&nbsp;for the next 7 days, e.g.&nbsp;condom.&nbsp;If you have had intercourse in the week before you forgot the tablet, you must be aware that there is a risk of pregnancy.&nbsp;In that case, contact your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>One tablet forgot between days 8 and 14 (second row)<\/strong><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means you have to take two tablets at the same time.&nbsp;Then continue to take the tablets at the usual time.&nbsp;Protection against pregnancy is not reduced, and you do not need to use extra protection.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>A tablet forgot between days 15 and 24 (third or fourth row)<\/strong><br>You can choose between two options:<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Take the forgotten tablet as soon as you remember, even if it means you have to take two tablets at the same time.\u00a0Then continue to take the tablets at the usual time.\u00a0Instead of taking the white placebo tablets on this tablet chart, throw them away and start on the next tablet chart (the start day will be different).\u00a0You will likely have your period at the end of the second tablet chart &#8211; while taking the white placebo tablets &#8211; but you may have light or period-like bleeding while using the second tablet chart.<\/li><li>You can also stop taking the active light pink tablets and go straight to the 4 white placebo tablets\u00a0<strong>(before taking the placebo tablets you must note the day you missed your tablet).\u00a0<\/strong>If you want to start on a new tablet chart on the same day, as usual, take the placebo tablets\u00a0<em>for fewer than 4 days.<\/em><\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you follow either of these two recommendations, you are still protected against pregnancy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>If you have forgotten a tablet in a tablet chart and you do not have any bleeding during the placebo days, it may mean that you are pregnant.&nbsp;You must then contact your doctor\/midwife before starting the next tablet chart.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/LIF\/product?userType=2&amp;nplId=20071116000011#\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fass.se\/res\/RootMedia\/Bayer\/Media\/Yaz\/Yaz20Bild1.jpg\" alt=\"schedule\" title=\"schedule\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you vomit or have severe diarrhea<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you vomit within 3-4 hours after taking an active light pink tablet, or if you have severe diarrhea, there is a risk that the active substances in the tablet will not be completely absorbed by the body.\u00a0This situation is almost the same as forgetting a tablet.\u00a0After vomiting or diarrhea, you must take a new light pink tablet from another tablet chart as soon as possible.\u00a0If possible, take it within 24 hours of the time you normally take your tablet.\u00a0If this is not possible or if 24 hours have already passed, you should follow the advice under &#8220;If you forget to take Yaz&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Postponing your period: what you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Although not recommended, you can move your period forward.&nbsp;You can stagger your bleeding by taking only the light pink active tablets (not the white placebo tablets from the fourth row) and then immediately start a new tablet chart with Yaz and finish that entire tablet chart.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You may have light or period-like bleeding while taking the second tablet map.&nbsp;Finish the second tablet map by taking the 4 white tablets in row 4. Then start on the next tablet map.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>You can consult your midwife\/doctor before deciding to postpone your period.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Changing the first day of your period: what you need to know<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you take the tablets as directed, your period will start\u00a0<strong>during the placebo days<\/strong>.\u00a0If you have to change this day, you can reduce the number of\u00a0placebo days\u00a0&#8211; the days you take the white placebo tablets &#8211;\u00a0(but never extend &#8211; 4 is the maximum!).\u00a0For example, if you start taking the placebo tablets on a Friday and you want to change this to a Tuesday (3 days earlier), you must start on a new tablet chart 3 days earlier than usual.\u00a0You may not have any bleeding during this time.\u00a0You may then have light or menstrual-like bleeding.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><em>Contact your midwife\/doctor for advice if you are not sure what to do.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>If you stop using Yaz<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can stop taking Yaz whenever you want.\u00a0If you do not want to become pregnant, consult your doctor about other reliable methods of contraception.\u00a0If you want to get pregnant, stop taking Yaz and wait for your period before trying to get pregnant.\u00a0You will then be able to calculate the expected delivery date.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>If you have any further questions about this medicine, ask your midwife\/doctor or pharmacist.<\/em><a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Possible side effects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like all medicines, Yaz can cause\u00a0side effects, but not everybody gets them.\u00a0If you experience any\u00a0side effects, especially if they are severe or persistent, or if your health changes and you think it may be due to Yaz, talk to your doctor.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As with all women taking combined hormonal contraceptives, there is an increased risk of blood clots in your veins (venous\u00a0thromboembolism, VTE) or blood clots in your\u00a0arteries\u00a0(\u00a0arterial\u00a0thrombosis, ATE).\u00a0More information about the different risks when taking combined hormonal contraceptives can be found in section 2 &#8220;What you need to know before taking Yaz&#8221;.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Below is a list of\u00a0side effects\u00a0that have been linked to the use of Yaz:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Common&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;between 1 and 10 in 100 users may be affected):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Mood swings<\/li><li>Headache<\/li><li>Nausea<\/li><li>pain in the breasts, problems with menstruation, e.g.&nbsp;irregular periods, missed period<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Uncommon&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;between 1 and 10 in 1,000 users may be affected):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>depression, nervousness, sleepiness<\/li><li>dizziness, tingling\/pins, and needles<\/li><li>migraine, varicose veins, high\u00a0blood pressure<\/li><li>stomach pain, vomiting, problems with digestion, flatulence,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the stomach, diarrhea<\/li><li>acne,\u00a0itching, rash<\/li><li>pain and aches, e.g.\u00a0back pain, pain in arms\/legs, muscle cramps<\/li><li>vaginal yeast\u00a0infection, pelvic pain, breast enlargement, benign breast lumps, uterine\/vaginal bleeding (which usually stops with continued treatment), genital discharge, hot flashes,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the vagina (\u00a0vaginitis\u00a0), menstrual problems, painful periods, decreased menstrual bleeding, very heavy menstrual bleeding, dry vagina, abnormal pap smear (pam smear), decreased sex drive<\/li><li>lack of energy, increased sweating, fluid retention<\/li><li>weight gain<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Rare&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;(<\/strong>&nbsp;between 1 and 10 in 10,000 users may be affected):<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>candida\u00a0(fungal infection)<\/li><li>anemia, an increased number of\u00a0platelets\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>allergic reactions<\/li><li>hormonal (\u00a0endocrine\u00a0) disorders<\/li><li>increased appetite, decreased appetite, abnormally high concentration of\u00a0potassium\u00a0in the blood, abnormally low concentration of\u00a0sodium\u00a0in the blood<\/li><li>inability to orgasm, insomnia<\/li><li>tremors, feeling dizzy<\/li><li>eye problems, e.g.\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the eyelid, dry eyes<\/li><li>unusually high heart rate<\/li><li>inflammation\u00a0of a vein, nosebleed, fainting<\/li><li>enlarged abdomen, intestinal disorders, feeling of bloating, abdominal hernia, fungal infection of the mouth, constipation,\u00a0dry mouth<\/li><li>pain in the bile ducts or gallbladder,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the gallbladder<\/li><li>yellow-brown spots on the skin,\u00a0eczema, hair loss,\u00a0acne-like skin inflammation, dry skin, nodular\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the skin, increased hair growth, skin problems, stretch marks, skin inflammation, photosensitive skin inflammation, skin tumors<\/li><li>difficulty or pain during intercourse,\u00a0inflammation\u00a0of the vagina (vulvovaginitis), bleeding after intercourse, withdrawal bleeding, breast cysts, increased number of breast cells (\u00a0hyperplasia\u00a0), malignant lumps in the breasts, abnormal growth of the lining of the cervix,\u00a0shrinkage or rejection of the lining of the uterus,\u00a0fluid-filled ovarian cysts, enlarged uterus<\/li><li>general malaise<\/li><li>weight loss<\/li><li>dangerous blood clots in a vein or\u00a0artery, such as:<ul><li>in a leg or foot (ie DVT)<\/li><li>in the lungs<\/li><li>myocardial infarction<\/li><li>stroke<\/li><li>mini-stroke\u00a0or transient stroke-like symptoms, called\u00a0transient\u00a0ischemic attack (\u00a0TIA\u00a0)<\/li><li>blood clots in the liver, stomach\/intestines, kidneys, or eyes. The risk of developing a blood clot may be higher if you have other conditions that increase this risk (see section 2 for more information about the conditions that increase the risk of blood clots and the symptoms of a blood clot).<\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The following&nbsp;side effects&nbsp;have also been reported, but their frequency cannot be estimated from the available data: hypersensitivity, erythema multiforme (rash with ring-shaped&nbsp;redness&nbsp;or ulcers).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to store Yaz<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Keep this medicine out of the sight and reach of children.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This medicine does not require any special storage instructions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Use before the expiry date which is stated on the carton after &#8220;Exp.&#8221;&nbsp;The expiration date is the last day of the specified month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The medicine must not be thrown into the drain or among the household waste.\u00a0Ask the pharmacist how to dispose of medicines that are no longer used.\u00a0These measures will help to protect the environment.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents of the packaging and other information<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Contents declaration<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Light pink active film-coated tablets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The active substances are<\/strong>\u00a0ethinylestradiol (as betadexclatrate) and drospirenone. Each light pink active film-coated tablet contains 0.020 milligrams of ethinylestradiol (as betadexclarate) and 3 milligrams of drospirenone.<\/li><li>Other ingredients in the light pink active tablets are:<br>Tablet core:\u00a0lactose monohydrate, corn starch, magnesium stearate (E470b).<br>Tablet coating: hypromellose (E464), talc (E553b), titanium dioxide (E171), and red iron oxide (E172).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>White inactive film-coated tablets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>The white film-coated tablets contain no active substances.<\/strong><\/li><li><strong>The ingredients are:<br>Tablet core:\u00a0<\/strong>lactose monohydrate, microcrystalline cellulose, magnesium stearate (E470b)<br>Tablet coating:\u00a0hypromellose (E464), talc (E553b), and titanium dioxide (E171).<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Yaz looks like and the contents of the pack<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>Each Yaz blister contains 24 light pink film-coated active tablets in rows 1, 2, 3, and 4 of the tablet chart and 4 white film-coated placebo tablets in row 4.<\/li><li>The Yaz tablets, both the light pink and the white, are film-coated, i.e. the core of the tablet is covered by an outer layer.<\/li><li>The active tablet is light pink, and round with a convex surface.\u00a0One side is marked with the letters &#8220;DS&#8221; within an equilateral hexagon.<\/li><li>The placebo tablet is white, and round with a convex surface.\u00a0One side is marked with the letters &#8220;DP&#8221; within an equilateral hexagon.<\/li><li>Yaz is available in packs of 1, 3, 6, and 13 tablets, and each tablet contains 28 tablets.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Not all pack sizes may be marketed.<a><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Marketing Authorisation Holder<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><tbody><tr><td>Bayer AG13342 Berlin Germany<\/td><td>and<\/td><td>Bayer Weimar GmbH &amp; Co. 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