Yasmin Blood Clots – Same as Yaz

Yaz and Yasmin are both drospirenone-based oral contraceptives that are manufactured by Bayer Pharmaceuticals, a pharmaceuticals giant that is one of the largest in the nation. Many patients wonder what the difference is between the two medications, or whether the extremely publicized Yaz side effects associated with the birth control are also linked to Yasmin. Consumers want to be able to make an educated decision when it comes to their medical treatments and the drugs they take, and it is natural for patients to wonder whether they are safe.





Patients who have experienced side effects may also be wondering whether they have an equal chance at compensation in a Yaz lawsuit regardless of which product they have used, and whether the damages will be equal for similar cases involving each product. The easiest place to start is by understanding the differences between the two drugs. Yasmin has been on the market since 2001, and Yaz was approved half a decade later.

Yasmin is a more typical oral contraceptive in terms of the number of pills. Each pack of Yasmin comes with 21 active hormone pills and 7 placebo pills, as is the case with many traditional oral contraceptives. Yaz, on the other hand, contains 24 days of active pills and only 4 of inactive ones, inducing shorter and lighter periods – something that could be appealing for many women. The estrogen content, as well, is different in Yaz and Yasmin. Yaz contains less estrogen, which can also encourage lighter periods.

The side effects of the two drugs, however, are virtually the same. The progestin hormone drospirenone has been found to be more dangerous than other types of hormone due to its tendency to increase potassium levels. This can contribute to a higher risk of blood clot, heart attack, kidney injury, kidney disease, and stroke, and in some cases these side effects can be fatal.

It seems to be immaterial to a legal case which medication was taken, because the side effects of both are so similar and so severe. Patients interested in taking legal action after suffering side effects are encouraged to speak with an experienced Yaz lawyer.