The James Esparza Law Firm
Product Liability Lawyers
Salt Lake City, Utah
Yaz and Yasmin
Please Note: Yaz and Yasmin are birth control pills, differing slightly in their dosage of a form of estrogen called ethinylestradiol and manufactured by Bayer Healthcare. This form of the hormone has been used in birth control since the '70s, but Yaz and Yasmin also contain the progestin drospirenone. Drospirenone can cause a dangerous increase in the potassium level in your blood.
If you have been made ill by taking Yaz or Yasmin in the Salt Lake City area, please contact the experienced defective drug attorneys at the James Esparza Law Firm.
Yaz and Yasmin Side Effects
The reported side effects of Yaz and Yasmin include:
- Blood clots
- Pulmonary embolism
- Pancreatitis
- Stroke
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Death
Though no recall of Yaz or Yasmin has been announced, drugs containing drospirenone have also been prescribed to reduce bloating and water retention in women who suffer from premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). Too much of a loss of fluids in the body can cause dehydration, which can lead to blood clots and possibly death.
In fact, a number of deaths associated with these drugs were reported to the Food and Drug Administration. Between 2004 and 2008, 50 deaths occurred that were linked to Yaz and Yasmin. Death resulted from cardiac arrest, cardiac arrhythmia, and blood clots in the heart and lungs, as well as strokes. Deaths include women as young as 17-years-old.
Protect Your Legal Rights
If you are taking Yaz or Yasmin, contact your physician to discuss the availability of alternative treatments. Do not discontinue taking this drug until you have consulted with your doctor.
The James Esparza Law Firm has represented thousands of individuals who have sustained life-altering injuries from medical devices and prescription medicine. We can help you obtain full and complete compensation for your injuries.
If you or a loved one has sustained blood clots, pulmonary embolism, DVT, strokes, or a loved one has died while using Yaz or Yasmin, the experienced attorneys at the James Esparza Law Firm would like to help. If you are in the Greater Salt Lake City area, please contact us for an initial consultation. We also represent clients throughout the United States. We can help you, wherever you live.
