(EMAILWIRE.COM, February 26, 2010 ) New York, NY - ClassAction.org is alerting consumers of potential health issues that have been linked to birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella. Some women who have taken these oral contraceptives have experienced serious and potentially life threatening side effects. ClassAction.org connects victims of Yaz side effects to local Yaz attorneys who can help them seek financial compensation for their injuries.
What is Yaz?
Yaz is once a day oral contraceptive manufactured by Bayer Healthcare. Yasmin is a separate but related birth control pill, and Ocella is the generic version of Yasmin. These pills are taken by women to prevent pregnancy.
Can Yaz be dangerous?
Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella, contain a hormone called drsp, or drospirenone. This ingredient is what makes Yasmin and Yaz chemically different from other combination birth control pills. Although Bayer Healthcare claims that these products are as safe as other types of oral contraceptives, drospirenone can cause increased potassium levels for some women. Increased potassium levels can in turn cause serious health problems.
What side effects have been linked to Yaz?
The following Yaz side effects have been reported by women who used Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella: heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), gallbladder disease, liver tumors, and blood clots. These side effects can be potentially life threatening. Women with certain risk factors, such as cardiovascular disease, kidney disease, liver disease, diabetes or high blood pressure, may be at an increased risk for these dangerous side effects.
What should I do if I have experienced negative side effects after taking Yaz?
If you or a loved one has suffered serious side effects after taking Yaz, your first step should be to seek the appropriate medical care. Next, you may want to consider seeking legal help. Several Yaz class action lawsuits have already been filed throughout the country, alleging that Bayer overstated the benefits of Yaz while minimizing its potential harmful side effects. Women who have experienced Yaz side effects may be entitled to financial compensation. ClassAction.org offers a Free Yaz Case Review for women who are interested in learning more about their legal rights. A Yaz lawyer can determine if you are eligible to participate in a Yaz lawsuit and ensure that your legal rights are fully protected.
About ClassAction.org
ClassAction.org is dedicated to protecting consumers and investors in class actions and complex litigation throughout the United States. ClassAction.org keeps consumers informed about product alerts, recalls, and emerging litigation and helps them take action against the manufacturers of defective products, drugs, and medical devices. Information about consumer fraud issues and environmental hazards is also available on the site. Visit http://www.classaction.org today for a no cost, no obligation case evaluation and information about your consumer rights.
We are pleased to offer you this exciting, new, and entirely free professional resource. Visit our Free Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals resource center today to browse our selection of 600+ complimentary Biotechnology & Pharmaceuticals magazines, white papers, webinars, podcasts, and more. Get popular titles including:
