Yaz and Yasmin May Cause Stroke

If you are taking Yaz or Yasmin, you need to read this blog to learn about the warning signs of stroke. Contact an experienced Northern Kentucky injury lawyer if you have suffered serious Yasmin or Yaz side effects.

Taking Yaz or Yasmin May Cause Deep Vein Thrombosis

There are many serious Yaz and Yasmin side effects, including deep vein thrombosis. If you have developed this painful condition and are taking one of these oral contraceptives, you may be able to recover compensation.

Yaz Can Lead to Irregular Heartbeat

Yaz birth control can lead to serious health complications, including heart arrhythmia, also known as irregular heartbeat. If you have been injured from taking Yaz or Yasmin, you may be entitled to compensation.

Hyperkalemia is a Potential Complication of Yaz Birth Control

Hyperkalemia is a potentially fatal condition that may be caused by Yaz or Yasmin.

Lawsuit Filed Against Bayer for Misrepresenting Safety and Effectiveness of Yaz

Two pension funds for city employees and firefighters have filed a lawsuit against the drugmaker Bayer, claiming that the company misrepresented the effectiveness and safety of Yaz in an effort to boost sales.

The federal complaint in Philadelphia was recently made public.  It states that Bayer unlawfully promoted the birth control product from March 2006 to March 2009 by keeping secret the side effects associated with the contraceptive.  Some of the serious health affects that are believed to be caused by Yaz include heart attack, blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, kidney failure and liver failure.

Women taking Yaz have complained that they experienced some of these severe side effects caused by the contraceptive.  Numerous lawsuits have been filed as a result against Bayer.

In the lawsuit involving the pension funds, the plaintiffs have alleged that the drug manufacturer downplayed the risks of Yaz when it promoted the product.  According to the lawsuit, the TV ads “misleadingly and deceptively” promoted Yaz for uses that were not approved by the FDA.

If you have been injured from taking Yaz, you may be entitled to compensation and should contact the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for more information.

Yaz Can Lead to Too Much Potassium in the Blood

Some women may be at a higher risk of developing serious health problems from Yaz or Yasmin birth control.  Numerous women have claimed that these birth control products have led to major health issues, including heart attack and stroke.  The problem is believed to be caused by one of the ingredients in the birth control that can increase the potassium levels in the blood.  This increased potassium can result in a serious condition, known as hyperkalemia.

Women who are already at risk of high potassium levels may be more prone to suffer from Yaz or Yasmin.  For example, women who are taking other medications that can cause increased potassium could be in danger of experiencing adverse health effects.  Anyone taking Yaz or Yasmin should consult with their doctor for more information.

It is believed that Yasmin and Yaz has been a factor in cases involving heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolism, kidney disease and deep vein thrombosis.  These birth control products are among the most popular oral contraceptives in the United States. 

If you have suffered a serious medical condition and you believe that Yasmin or Yaz may have been the cause, you should contact an experienced Northern Kentucky injury lawyer at the Law Office of Schachter, Hendy & Johnson at (859) 578-4444 or (888) 606-5297 for legal advice.

FDA Issues warning Letter about side effects of YAZ birth control

In October 2008, the FDA issued a warning letter to Bayer, the manufacturer of YAZ about the problems related to the drug that were being reported by numerous patients.  A key ingredient in YAZ has the effect of raising potassium levels and can result in blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes, as well as pulmonary embolism and deep vein thrombosis. 

Additionally, the FDA warned Bayer not to promote YAZ as a drug for Premenstrual Syndrome.