Yaz (drosperinone & ethinyl estradiol) is a once-a-day
birth control pill that was first approved by the FDA in March 2006 to prevent
unwanted pregnancy. Drospirenone can increase blood potassium levels, known
as hyperkalemia, which can result in the Yaz heart problems and other Yaz side effects. Individuals who have pre-existing kidney, liver and adrenal disease
could be particularly susceptible. The judge
presiding over every federal Yaz lawsuit and Yasmin lawsuit has declined to
consolidate multiple cases during the early bellwether trials,
