Yasmin and Yaz Birth Control Drugs Linked to Blood Clots, Heart Attack and Other Life-Threatening Side Effects
Yasmin was supposed to be a safe and effective birth control drug. In May of 2001 Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals received approval by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to market and sell Yasmin to woman. While Yaz, a lower dose version, was approved for use in 2006. The drug was sold all over the world and even led to the introduction of other, similar drugs that were basically seen as generic forms of the original. Unfortunately, like many wonder drugs, Yaz or Yasmin has been found to potentially cause serious side effects. The drug has both been linked to serious, life-threatening injuries including blood clot, stroke, heart attack and death.
Potential Effects Associated with Yasmin and Yaz
Both Yaz and Yasmin have been linked to serious, life-threatening side effects including:
- Blood Clots (DVT)
- Strokes
- Heart Attacks
- Myocardial Infarction
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Kidney Failure
- Death
These problems were seen to be particularly prevalent among women who had used Yasmin and had any sort of history involving cardiovascular problems. Other health histories that have been found to be quite dangerous when taking Yasmin include:
- High blood pressure
- Heart disease
- High cholesterol
- Overweight
- Liver cancer
- Gallbladder problems
- Diabetes
Fortunately, every day, more is being discovered about the potential risks to woman in using Yasmin or Yaz. If you or someone you love has been taking Yasmin or Yaz, and have any history involving any of the health issues above, you need to be aware of what's happening and watch closely for any signs of problems.
We encourage you to contact our office as soon as possible to set up a free phone consultation in which you will speak with our nurse and have your records reviewed by other medical professionals that specialize in reactions to dangerous drugs. For further information, call toll-free (215) 567-2380 in Pennslyvania or (856) 833-0600 in New Jersey or fill out the form on the left side of the page.
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