A member asked:

I am on generic yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). is it possible for it to cause low blood pressure?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Specializes in American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology

Doubtful: That is not a know side effect or complication of OCP's. You should be safe to continue the pill, but should follow-up with your doctor.

Dr Giordano agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

No: Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is BCP. It can cause water retention in some women so some times it can increase the BP not Hypotension.

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

Answered 8/4/2014

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A member asked:

I am on generic yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol). is it possible for it to cause low blood pressure?

4 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Dennis Higginbotham answered

Dr Giordano agreed

Dr. Nayana Trivedi answered

Dr Higginbotham and another doctor agreed

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