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What Are the Serious Side Effects from Yaz?
When Yaz was first brought onto the market, it was perceived to be safe, easy to use and highly effective against pregnancy. Since then, however, more and more women have developed serious side effects that have been attributed to the fact that they were taking Yaz. As lawyers have increasingly turned their attentions towards Bayer and the way it marketed Yaz and Yasmin, it is apparent that pharmaceutical company Bayer, which manufactures Yaz, was aware of the risks of these serious side effects but did not divulge the true extent of the dangers to the consumer.
In summer 2009, several women filed lawsuits against Bayer alleging that they have become ill through their use of Yaz. These lawsuits state that Bayer exaggerated the benefits of taking Yaz, while minimizing the risks associated come forward with evidence that they too have suffered from conditions they claim have been caused by Yaz.
Yaz contains a relatively new artificial progestin called ‘drospirenone’ that causes an excess of urine production and can cause potassium levels in the blood to soar. This is called ‘hyperkalemia’. This can lead to potentially lethal side effects in high-risk patients.
There are a frightening number of other serious side effects that women have been experiencing since taking Yaz or Yasmin. A substantial proportion of these are heart and other vital organ related. These include heart attacks; strokes; liver cancer; diabetes; pulmonary embolism; deep vein thrombosis; heart disease; high cholesterol and other symptoms like vaginal bleeding; depression; weight gain; hair loss and mood swings. Finally, some women have been reported as having died from sudden death syndrome, which is an electrical abnormality of the heart that occurs in otherwise entirely healthy people.
This birth control drug was already very popular by the time the serious and sometimes fatal side effects began to emerge in women across the United States. Some doctors are still prescribing it to women today and there are many women who still don’t know the risks they are exposing themselves to. Make your voice heard today!
If you or someone you love has experienced side effects after taking Yaz or Yasmin, seek medical advice without delay. It is also very important to ensure that you protect your legal rights, by ensuring that you consult an experienced defective drug attorney as soon as possible. Contact us today to find out FREE whether you have a claim.
