Yaz Side Effects
There have been many unwanted side effects connected to the birth control pill, Yaz. While many oral contraceptives come with side effects, it is the responsibility of the manufacturer to warn women of these increased risks. For three years Bayer Pharmaceuticals shelved Yaz birth control without any indication to some of the serious health risks and medical conditions associated with Yaz including heart attack, stroke and pulmonary embolisms. It is important that all women are made well aware of the various Yaz side effects.
If you or someone you love has taken Yaz birth control and have suffered from any medical complication, then it is important that you seek legal representation to obtain the financial compensation you deserve. Contact our firm for a free consultation with an experienced Yaz birth control attorney at1-800-774-0757.
Yaz Birth Control Side Effects
While every woman is different, below are some of the common side effects listed by users of Yaz. Some women started noticing these Yaz symptoms immediately while others took several months to show up. If you are taking Yaz, report any of the following to your doctor:
- Hair loss
- Numbness is parts of the body
- Extreme weight gain or sudden weight loss
- Depression
- Emotional liability
- Decreased libido
- Headaches that are sudden or severe
- Unusual swelling or pain in the legs or arms
- Sharp or crushing chest pain
- Coughing up blood
- Eye problems such as blurred or double vision or complete loss of vision
- Pain in the back of the lower leg
Yaz Health Risks
If you are experiencing any of the above symptoms, it could be an indication that something is not right inside your body. There have been several instances where one of the above symptoms has resulted in a serious Yaz health condition. Yaz contains the synthetic hormone DRSP, which can help with PMS, PMDD and acne but also alters the general chemical mixture in your body, increasing the potassium levels and altering the blood and water flow. This can lead to serious Yaz side effects and medical complications including:
- Heart attack – a blood vessel in the heart is blocked by a blood clot and the heart loses oxygen
- Deep vein thrombosis – a swelling in a vein caused by a blood clot
- Pulmonary embolism – a blocked artery in the lungs caused by a blood clot
- Stroke – a rupture or a blockage of a blood vessel in the brain often leading to brain damage or death
- Kidney Damage – including kidney infections and kidney failure
- Gallbladder Problems – including gallstones, obstruction of the gallbladder and infection
- Liver Damage and Pancreatitis
- Arrhythmia
- Blood Clots
- Yaz Death
Yaz Death
The sad reality is that Yaz has been connected to several deaths of young women in the United States. Many of these women are young, healthy and only experience a sudden headache or minor pain before the medical conditions takes effect. In many instances, the reason for death is due to a blood clot that has lodged in the heart, brain or lungs, causing fatal heart failure, stroke or pulmonary embolism.
Contact a Yaz Side Effects Lawyer
Bayer Pharmaceuticals, the makers of Yaz oral contraceptive, has recently faced the consequences of their lack of proper warnings and inaccurate advertising with several lawsuits popping up across the United States. If you have been impacted by the misguidance and misinformation of Bayer Pharmaceuticals and have suffered the serious Yaz side effects, then may be eligible for financial compensation.
Pearson, Randall & Schumacher P.A. has a history of working with high quality legal teams throughout the United States, who together have taken on a wide variety of causes against corporations producing defective and harmful medical products such as Yaz birth control. Please call 612-767-7500, or Toll Free at 1-800-774-0757, or e-mail attorneys@prslegal.com to consult with one of us about your Yaz lawsuit.