Yaz Side Effects and Heart Attacks
Heart attack is one of the serious side effects reported by women who have taken the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella. A heart attack can damage or destroy the heart muscle. Although modern medicine has made great advances in treating and preventing heart attacks, if not treated in time, a heart attack can be fatal.
Common signs of a heart attack include:
- Pressure, a feeling of discomfort or pain in the center of the chest lasting more than a few minutes
- Pain extending beyond your chest to your shoulder, arm, back, or even to your teeth and jaw
- Shortness of breath, lightheadedness or fainting
- Nausea and vomiting
The FDA also found that for high-risk patients, Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella may also cause an increased risk of a severe heart problem known as hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is a condition caused by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream and can cause abnormal heart rhythms (also referred to as cardiac arrhythmias and heart palpitations). Severe hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac arrest and even death.
If you suffered an injury as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and would like to receive a free consultation with a Yaz lawyer, please fill out the form on the right or call toll-free (866) 981-4800.
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Yaz Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorney?
A: Fill out the form on the left side of the page or call toll-free (866) 981-4800 for
a free consultation with one of our Yasmin & Yaz attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. Our Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorneys do not charge our clients for bringing a lawsuit.
Q: How can a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorney help me?
A: If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and our lawyers may be able to help.
Q: What are Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella?
A: Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are prescription birth control pills and Yaz has also been indicated
to treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and moderate acne. However, the FDA recently found
that some of the advertisements for Yaz were misleading and overstated what the pill could treat.
Q: What are the differences between Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella?
A: Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are combination birth controls that use the hormones estrogen and progrestin. All three birth controls use the progestin known as drospirenone, or drsp. Yasmin (generic name Ocella) was the original birth control pill to use drsp. Yaz is like Yasmin and Ocella except that it uses less estrogen and is a 24/4 day pill cycle, while Yasmin and Ocella are 21/7 day pill cycles.
Q: Who makes Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and originally developed by Berlex Laboratories, which is now owned by Bayer.
