whether Yaz and Yasmin (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) are riskier than other combined oral contraceptives
October 2009
Women are asking whether Yaz and Yasmin (drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol) are riskier than other combined oral contraceptives.
They're hearing about lawsuits against these drugs...but most of the risks are similar to those with other OCs.
Drospirenone can also cause hyperkalemia...but this is very rare.
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