Comments on: FDA Sends Warning Letter to Makers of Yaz – Yasmin http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html Your one-stop-shop for information on recalled consumer products, pharmaceutical drugs alerts, health supplements recalls, recalled vehicles, automotive parts, boats and more. Wed, 17 Mar 2010 22:06:51 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: Katie http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-8166 Katie Fri, 12 Feb 2010 19:37:45 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-8166 I've been on Yaz for almost 5 years now. No Problems. People need to tell the doctor if they can't handle the hormone strengths, I've been on many birth control pills & yaz has always worked the best. I kinda think this is why doctors want you to tell them if you feel different or funny on new drug medications. That's how you learn what your body can handle. EVERYONE is different. I dunno, people just like to blame things instead of working around it. I’ve been on Yaz for almost 5 years now. No Problems. People need to tell the doctor if they can’t handle the hormone strengths, I’ve been on many birth control pills & yaz has always worked the best. I kinda think this is why doctors want you to tell them if you feel different or funny on new drug medications. That’s how you learn what your body can handle. EVERYONE is different. I dunno, people just like to blame things instead of working around it.

]]> By: Kristi Frank http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7900 Kristi Frank Thu, 28 Jan 2010 18:40:29 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7900 I am 33 years old and just discovered that I have 2 blood clots in my brain. I have been taking Yasmin for years now and the doctors have discovered that there is no other reason for me to of developed these but from the Yasmin birth control pills. So women if you are taking these pills please stop at once! The side effects are not worth your health. I am in pain and seeing many doctors right now and have no idea of what the outcome will be. This is all for real and should be taken seriously. I am 33 years old and just discovered that I have 2 blood clots in my brain. I have been taking Yasmin for years now and the doctors have discovered that there is no other reason for me to of developed these but from the Yasmin birth control pills. So women if you are taking these pills please stop at once! The side effects are not worth your health. I am in pain and seeing many doctors right now and have no idea of what the outcome will be. This is all for real and should be taken seriously.

]]> By: 20something http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7763 20something Fri, 15 Jan 2010 15:47:31 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7763 I was on Yaz for about a year. It was horrible. I was depressed, had terrible mood swings, to the point that my family asked me to stop taking the pill because I was extremely emotional. Around the time I stopped Yaz, I also noticed some varicose veins behind my knee, and some vein swelling with exercise. It was DVT, all throughout my right leg - no smoking, under 100 lbs, active 27 yr old, all genetic clotting factors ok. Thanks to Yaz, I was in the ER twice in a week, had to take blood thinners for 3 months, and now have to wear compressions stockings all the time. Luckily, lungs were clear. I would not advice anyone to take this horrible little pill - the risks are too great, and there are many other safer pills to choose from. I was on Yaz for about a year. It was horrible. I was depressed, had terrible mood swings, to the point that my family asked me to stop taking the pill because I was extremely emotional. Around the time I stopped Yaz, I also noticed some varicose veins behind my knee, and some vein swelling with exercise. It was DVT, all throughout my right leg – no smoking, under 100 lbs, active 27 yr old, all genetic clotting factors ok. Thanks to Yaz, I was in the ER twice in a week, had to take blood thinners for 3 months, and now have to wear compressions stockings all the time. Luckily, lungs were clear. I would not advice anyone to take this horrible little pill – the risks are too great, and there are many other safer pills to choose from.

]]> By: 30something http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7271 30something Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:06 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7271 Seeing all the people who have had strokes from this is incredibly scary. I have been taking it for 3 years and have had only good side affects like weight loss and clear skin and less moodiness at periods. Seeing all the people who have had strokes from this is incredibly scary. I have been taking it for 3 years and have had only good side affects like weight loss and clear skin and less moodiness at periods.

]]> By: Heather http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7247 Heather Fri, 13 Nov 2009 00:20:51 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7247 I have been taking Yaz for a year now and never once had a problem with it. The exact opposite actually, all side effects were beneficial. My doctor switched me to Loestrin last month after this news was released and it was a terrible move! I have never had more problems, cramping, sporadic bleeding.. I'm asking my doctor tomorrow to go back on Yaz. But I want to have my research done first.. I've been looking into the FDA study that was done.. has this pill actually been recalled? Is the FDA advising women to go off the pill? And realistically, Yaz has been reported to have all these problems before. Has anything changed drastically in the last several months outside of the FDA's report? I have been taking Yaz for a year now and never once had a problem with it. The exact opposite actually, all side effects were beneficial. My doctor switched me to Loestrin last month after this news was released and it was a terrible move! I have never had more problems, cramping, sporadic bleeding.. I’m asking my doctor tomorrow to go back on Yaz. But I want to have my research done first.. I’ve been looking into the FDA study that was done.. has this pill actually been recalled? Is the FDA advising women to go off the pill? And realistically, Yaz has been reported to have all these problems before. Has anything changed drastically in the last several months outside of the FDA’s report?

]]> By: Mary Davis, MD http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7210 Mary Davis, MD Sat, 07 Nov 2009 22:09:49 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7210 I am an Endocrinologist who has prescribed over 500 prescriptions for Yaz and Yasmin as well as other birth control pills. The risk is the same for all of these birth control pills, and they are in the grand majority very rare. I have never had a patient of mine develop a serious complication, and in general all of my colleagues agree. There are risks with any drug and the benefit needs to be recognized as well. These websites describing the "dangers of Yaz" are sent out by Lawyers. Please dont be mislead by such poor information on the internet. It is sad how misinformed patients become from the internet. Please also dont be mislead by histrionic, anxiety driven women, with neurosis that post their personal experiences. These are not the norm. If you are worried about getting a blood clot or other serious side effect from a BCP, then dont drive a car, take tylenol, or cross the street because these also pose fatal risks. Dr. Davis. I am an Endocrinologist who has prescribed over 500 prescriptions for Yaz and Yasmin as well as other birth control pills. The risk is the same for all of these birth control pills, and they are in the grand majority very rare. I have never had a patient of mine develop a serious complication, and in general all of my colleagues agree. There are risks with any drug and the benefit needs to be recognized as well. These websites describing the “dangers of Yaz” are sent out by Lawyers. Please dont be mislead by such poor information on the internet. It is sad how misinformed patients become from the internet. Please also dont be mislead by histrionic, anxiety driven women, with neurosis that post their personal experiences. These are not the norm. If you are worried about getting a blood clot or other serious side effect from a BCP, then dont drive a car, take tylenol, or cross the street because these also pose fatal risks. Dr. Davis.

]]> By: Kara http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7200 Kara Fri, 06 Nov 2009 05:08:34 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7200 I do not want to diminish the tragedy that some people have faced with negative side effects, but this is an optional medication, and all medications have risks. I have been on Yasmin/Ocella for 9 years now. I have briefly tried 2 low ortho tri cyclins about 4 years into using the pill, and found that I was uncomfortable, moody, melancholy, and gaining a lot of weight. Additionally, almost all of my friends in college and post college have been on BC pills, and we all have different experiences with the same pill. All BC pills have side effects, and individuals respond differently to each. When I first went on yasmin, in 2001, I was counseled by my gyno who explained all BC has a 1% chance of blood clots, made worse by smoking, and yasmin has a 2% chance. I also familiarized myself with the fine print (even at age 16). I am aware that I am responsible for putting this in my body, nobody else. I am sorry for anyone who has fallen into the 2% or have suffered from this, but please discuss BC with your doctor, please educate yourself before you take a medication, and please take responsibility for your own decisions. I do not want to diminish the tragedy that some people have faced with negative side effects, but this is an optional medication, and all medications have risks.

I have been on Yasmin/Ocella for 9 years now. I have briefly tried 2 low ortho tri cyclins about 4 years into using the pill, and found that I was uncomfortable, moody, melancholy, and gaining a lot of weight. Additionally, almost all of my friends in college and post college have been on BC pills, and we all have different experiences with the same pill. All BC pills have side effects, and individuals respond differently to each.

When I first went on yasmin, in 2001, I was counseled by my gyno who explained all BC has a 1% chance of blood clots, made worse by smoking, and yasmin has a 2% chance. I also familiarized myself with the fine print (even at age 16). I am aware that I am responsible for putting this in my body, nobody else.

I am sorry for anyone who has fallen into the 2% or have suffered from this, but please discuss BC with your doctor, please educate yourself before you take a medication, and please take responsibility for your own decisions.

]]> By: Dawnmarie http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7185 Dawnmarie Thu, 05 Nov 2009 02:23:24 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7185 I was on Yasmin a few years back. I stopped taking it because I was having bad mood swings. A few days later, I developed EXTREME panic attacks for months after. I was put on Zoloft (and Ativan initially) and later changed to Lexapro to fix the problem. Not realizing what happened, I went back on Yasmin and then off a few months later and began the same nasty panic attacks again. I realized it was the Yasmin and contacted my doctor. She said it was possible but rare and not likely. I KNOW it was the Yasmin that caused it and to this day, I still have side effects of all those medications. I can't even explain the fears and phobias that those panic attacks cause and that I still deal with. I was on Yasmin a few years back. I stopped taking it because I was having bad mood swings. A few days later, I developed EXTREME panic attacks for months after. I was put on Zoloft (and Ativan initially) and later changed to Lexapro to fix the problem. Not realizing what happened, I went back on Yasmin and then off a few months later and began the same nasty panic attacks again. I realized it was the Yasmin and contacted my doctor. She said it was possible but rare and not likely. I KNOW it was the Yasmin that caused it and to this day, I still have side effects of all those medications. I can’t even explain the fears and phobias that those panic attacks cause and that I still deal with.

]]> By: Jenise http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7181 Jenise Wed, 04 Nov 2009 18:45:06 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7181 Emily- I also was diagnosed with gallbladder disease at age 27 and the doctors couldn't understand why because they never even found gall stones. They decided to remove my gallbladder anyway and I have horrible scars, as well. This all was done after I was diagnosed with Pancreatitis and admitted to the hospital for a week. This was a few months prior to the gallbladder surgery back in 2007. Every doctor that treated me had absolutely no explaination or could explain anything that may have caused any of this. My family and I are finally able to start understanding what may have caused all of this. I had been on Yaz and Yasmin since it was put out on the market (5-6 yrs or so I believe). Emily-
I also was diagnosed with gallbladder disease at age 27 and the doctors couldn’t understand why because they never even found gall stones. They decided to remove my gallbladder anyway and I have horrible scars, as well. This all was done after I was diagnosed with Pancreatitis and admitted to the hospital for a week. This was a few months prior to the gallbladder surgery back in 2007. Every doctor that treated me had absolutely no explaination or could explain anything that may have caused any of this. My family and I are finally able to start understanding what may have caused all of this. I had been on Yaz and Yasmin since it was put out on the market (5-6 yrs or so I believe).

]]> By: Emily http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7176 Emily Tue, 03 Nov 2009 22:53:17 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7176 I have been taking Yasmin (Ocella) for the past 3 years. I was diagnosed with gallbladder disease in June of this year and had it removed in July, leaving me with scarring and food sensitivity. I also had elevated Lipase levels, which is a hormone found in the pancreas, and the doctors couldn't explain why. I was only 28 when diagnosed with gallstones. I don't know if it was due to the fact that I was taking Yasmin, but I am now switching my pills. Is there any brand considered safe with minimal side effects? I have been taking Yasmin (Ocella) for the past 3 years. I was diagnosed with gallbladder disease in June of this year and had it removed in July, leaving me with scarring and food sensitivity. I also had elevated Lipase levels, which is a hormone found in the pancreas, and the doctors couldn’t explain why. I was only 28 when diagnosed with gallstones. I don’t know if it was due to the fact that I was taking Yasmin, but I am now switching my pills. Is there any brand considered safe with minimal side effects?

]]> By: Karen http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7150 Karen Sun, 01 Nov 2009 18:54:16 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7150 My Dr put me on Yaz a few weeks ago for my hormones and it has helped alot. I asked different Dr's about Yaz and they explained that it carries the same risks that all other Birth Control Pills do. All I know is that I feel alot better taking this Medication. My Dr put me on Yaz a few weeks ago for my hormones and it has helped alot. I asked different Dr’s about Yaz and they explained that it carries the same risks that all other Birth Control Pills do. All I know is that I feel alot better taking this Medication.

]]> By: Gabrielle http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7008 Gabrielle Fri, 23 Oct 2009 07:26:30 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7008 I was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis this year after taking Minesse (Wyeth-Pfizer) about 10 years. Three weeks before my thrombosis, I had a long-distance flight. The thrombosis may have been provoked by the pressure from the ski boots when I was skiing. I was diagnosed with a deep vein thrombosis this year after taking Minesse (Wyeth-Pfizer) about 10 years. Three weeks before my thrombosis, I had a long-distance flight. The thrombosis may have been provoked by the pressure from the ski boots when I was skiing.

]]> By: Rachael http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7007 Rachael Fri, 23 Oct 2009 01:37:04 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7007 I am on Ocella (generic yasmin) are there side effects in that too? The blood clots/stroke so on? I am on Ocella (generic yasmin) are there side effects in that too? The blood clots/stroke so on?

]]> By: Nadia http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7004 Nadia Thu, 22 Oct 2009 22:09:53 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7004 My daughter is on Birth control for three years till now, Recently I noticed that she has a pain in her heart and hand and increase the rate of her heart pulse, I asked her profession doctor about my concerns and side effect of Yasmin pills of high level of Potassium, she replied that nothing to worry about and keep in taking the dose monthly. If she doesn't in need for this medicine to compensate her lost period I would rather to stop taking this medicine My daughter is on Birth control for three years till now, Recently I noticed that she has a pain in her heart and hand and increase the rate of her heart pulse, I asked her profession doctor about my concerns and side effect of Yasmin pills of high level of Potassium, she replied that nothing to worry about and keep in taking the dose monthly.
If she doesn’t in need for this medicine to compensate her lost period I would rather to stop taking this medicine

]]> By: Rhonda http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-7003 Rhonda Thu, 22 Oct 2009 14:50:28 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-7003 Are anxiety/panic attacks or other emotional problems side effects from taking Yaz? I have not been able to find the information anywhere. I noticed that Becky mentioned it above. Are anxiety/panic attacks or other emotional problems side effects from taking Yaz? I have not been able to find the information anywhere. I noticed that Becky mentioned it above.

]]> By: Lanni http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-6970 Lanni Mon, 19 Oct 2009 05:32:40 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-6970 Can YAZ do something to your glucose levels because I had a mycolonic siezure (not sure if I spelled that correctly) a couple of weeks after I started taking YAZ. However, it got better after I ate something, especially the potatoes in my soup that I had. I can't just suddenly have diabetes. It would have happened again and it has been over 2 months since then. So, can it. Can YAZ do something to your glucose levels because I had a mycolonic siezure (not sure if I spelled that correctly) a couple of weeks after I started taking YAZ. However, it got better after I ate something, especially the potatoes in my soup that I had. I can’t just suddenly have diabetes. It would have happened again and it has been over 2 months since then. So, can it.

]]> By: Becky Burroughs http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-6943 Becky Burroughs Tue, 13 Oct 2009 05:12:03 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-6943 My daughter has been taking Yaz for acne for 10 months. We are very concerned and are wondering how long it will take to get this out of her system now that she has stopped taking it? She has had no obvious side effects but we can have no idea of damage done. As of now she has only had the problem of anxiety attacks but we attributed this to higher stress levels in college. My daughter has been taking Yaz for acne for 10 months. We are very concerned and are wondering how long it will take to get this out of her system now that she has stopped taking it? She has had no obvious side effects but we can have no idea of damage done. As of now she has only had the problem of anxiety attacks but we attributed this to higher stress levels in college.

]]> By: Catherine http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-6879 Catherine Tue, 06 Oct 2009 17:21:00 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-6879 I have been on it for years and just turned 40 in July. I could not take the breast pain any longer and just quit taking it this month. Thank God!! I have been on it for years and just turned 40 in July. I could not take the breast pain any longer and just quit taking it this month. Thank God!!

]]> By: YAZ for Perimenopause Symptoms | The Perimenopause Blog http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-6734 YAZ for Perimenopause Symptoms | The Perimenopause Blog Fri, 02 Oct 2009 21:08:46 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-6734 [...] than blog about it I thought I would link you to the story and you can read about it yourself.  If you are considering YAZ or know anyone who is using or is [...] [...] than blog about it I thought I would link you to the story and you can read about it yourself.  If you are considering YAZ or know anyone who is using or is [...]

]]> By: E. Sizemore http://www.usrecallnews.com/2009/09/fda-sends-warning-letter-to-makers-of-yaz-yasmin.html/comment-page-1#comment-6718 E. Sizemore Thu, 01 Oct 2009 14:41:47 +0000 http://www.usrecallnews.com/?p=6945#comment-6718 Kelly, There is not currently a recall for Yaz / Yasim. Most women tolerate this form of birth control very well. However, in rare cases, there have been serious side effects, which the FDA wants to make the public aware of so they can discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor. Kelly,

There is not currently a recall for Yaz / Yasim. Most women tolerate this form of birth control very well. However, in rare cases, there have been serious side effects, which the FDA wants to make the public aware of so they can discuss the risks and benefits with their doctor.

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