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Getting off the pill

I have been on yaz for a year and I have noticed that since then I have been suffering from anxiety, panic attacks and depression. This is not like me at all and have even gone to the point of therapy. A major side effect of the pill is depression and I know this is what is causing this. Last week I had switched to the brand Loett to see if it makes a difference. I know this could take a few months to notice change but now I'm considering coming off it all together. My question is should I just stop taking it now or wait until the end of the packet for me to have my period first. Also my boyfriend and I recently had sex without a condom and I was wondering if I would be at risk of getting pregnant because I swapped pills a week ago? Or would have it just kept protecting me instead of yaz?
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I recently saw a commercial on TV about Yaz birth control causing some serious health problems. You should talk to your doctor asap just to make sure this birth control hasn't affected you negatively. I wish you the best of luck!  
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Glad to hear you've stopped taking Yaz. Not heard of the brand Loett.
Most bc pills have very dangerous side effects everything from heart
attacks, stroke, blood clots etc. It might be an idea to google Loett
and find out what the potential side effects of this bc pill is. Good luck. Eve
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Yes I have come off yaz completely (thankgod) I have been on the brand Loett for a little over a week now. By unprotected I mean no condom however I was still on the pill Loett.  I'm just paranoid because I switched brands if it would still have me covered or if it takes a while to sink in? :/
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Hello there,

I've heard from more than one source that the bc pill Yaz also sold as
Yasmin, same stuff, is dangerous. If Yaz is causing you to be depressed,
with panic attacks and anxiety, I would suggest getting of Yaz altogether,
with the help of your family doctor. Wouldn't even finish the end of the
package of Yaz. I've heard it can cause blood clots. Seeing as you had
unprotected sex with your boyfriend, this would be a good time for a
doctor's visit. Good luck. Eve
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