Yasmin Side Effects: After 5 weeks of taking Yaz, I have developed hives, "lobster red http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30291 After 5 weeks of taking Yaz, I have developed hives, "lobster red" skin and itchiness from my ankles to my knees. The itching is was so bad, I was using a metal hair brush to scratch (I know, not good). It turns out, I'm allergic to Yasmine. Hives is one of YAZ AND YASMIN ARE TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT PILLS. FYI. Tue, 13 May 2008 14:31:09 -0400 http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30291?item=8233 YAZ AND YASMIN ARE TWO TOTALLY DIFFERENT PILLS. FYI. http://www.medications.com/effect/view/30291?item=8233