Beyaz Side Effects
From Pharmacy Drug Guide
Beyaz is a prescription birth control pill that combines folate with an oral contraceptive.[1] Beyaz raises folate levels to reduce the risk of a neural tube defect (NTD) when conception occurs while taking Beyaz or shortly after it is discontinued. The drug combines the hormone ingredients found in the birth control pill Yaz with Metafolin, a folate belonging to the group of B Vitamins that is predominantly found in leafy, dark green vegetables, citrus fruits and juices, and beans. The Centers for Disease Control recommends that women supplement their diet with a minimum of 400 mcg of folic acid daily.[2]
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| Brand name for | Drospirenone/ethinyl estradiol/levomefolate calcium[3] |
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| Manufacturer | Bayer Schering Pharma AG, Germany[1] |
| Uses | Provide folate supplementation for women who choose "the pill" for birth control[1] |
| Common side effects | Headache/migraine, menstrual irregularities, nausea/vomiting, breast pain/tenderness, fatigue, irritability, decreased libido, weight gain, mood changes[1] |
| Who should not take Beyaz | Women who smoke, may be pregnant, or are over the age of 35. Those with kidney, liver, or adrenal disease, a history of blood clots, certain cancers, heart attack, or stroke.[1] |
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Common Beyaz Side Effects
The most common side effects of Beyaz experienced during clinical trials were headache/migraine, menstrual irregularities, nausea/vomiting, breast pain/tenderness, fatigue, irritability, decreased libido and mood changes.[1] Beyaz increases the risk of serious health conditions that include heart attack, stroke and blood clots. Hormones within Beyaz may additionally increase potassium to unsafe levels. Although anecdotal evidence links birth control pills to weight gain, research suggests that these types of drugs have little to no influence over weight. They can, however, cause fluid retention which may cause users to feel bloated.[4]
More serious side effects that may require medical attention include persistent leg pain, sudden shortness of breath, sudden blindness, severe chest pain, sudden severe unusual headache; weakness or numbness in an arm or leg, trouble speaking, or yellowing of the skin or eyes.[1]
Beyaz Side Effects
Beyaz Warnings and Precautions
Women over the age of 35 who smoke should not use Beyaz to avoid an increased risk of serious cardiovascular conditions. It is also contraindicated in women with a high risk of arterial or venous thrombotic diseases, uncontrolled hypertension or hypertension with vascular disease, undiagnosed abnormal uterine bleeding, hormone-sensitive cancers including breast cancer, liver disease or tumors, as well as those who are already pregnant.[3]
About Beyaz
Bayez is approved by the FDA for:
- Pregnancy prevention
- Treatment of symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD)
- Treatment of moderate acne in women at least 14 years of age who have started having menstrual periods
- Folate supplementation for women who choose "the pill" for birth control[1]
About Folic Acid
Folic acid is the synthetic form of folate, a water-soluble B vitamin, known as B9, that is found naturally in dark leafy green vegetables. Folate helps produce and maintain new cells; it is used in the synthesis of both DNA and RNA. Pregnancy is a period of rapid cell growth, and it is essential for fetal health that the mother have an adequate supply of folate.[5]
Yaz Lawsuit
Users who have experienced some of the more serious side effects of Yaz or related products may be able to collect compensation. Possible issues that could warrant a Yaz, Ocella or Yasmin side effects lawsuit include deep vein thrombosis, blood clots, stroke, pulmonary embolism or heart attack. Yaz advises consumers who feel entitled to monetary compensation for their injuries to contact the Yaz law firm.[6]
Also See: Beyaz Coupons, Folic Acid Side Effects, Yaz Side Effects, Yasmin Side Effects, Yasmin Coupons, Plan B Side Effects, Mirena Side Effects, Ella Emergency Contraception, Birth Control Pills, Plan B Coupons
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References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 http://beyaz.com/
- ↑ http://www.cdc.gov/ncbddd/folicacid/index.html
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 http://berlex.bayerhealthcare.com/html/products/pi/fhc/Beyaz_PI.pdf
- ↑ http://www.mayoclinic.com/health/birth-control-pill/WO00098/NSECTIONGROUP=2
- ↑ http://ods.od.nih.gov/factsheets/folate/
- ↑ http://www.yaz-yasmin-lawsuit.com/
