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Yaz Birth Control Heart Attack

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Several reports of Yaz birth control heart attacks have come forth by users of the birth control pill. Yaz (drospirenone, generically) is a method of contraception that prevents pregnancy by changing the cervical and uterine lining to make it nearly impossible for an egg to be fertilized by sperm. Produced by Bayer, Yaz birth control pills are 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when women:

• Take Yaz medication daily
• Take Yaz pills at the same time everyday (within two hours of the set time)

Yaz may also be prescribed in the treatment of moderate acne and PMDD (Premenstrual dysphoric disorder is a severe form of PMS that is marked by debilitating symptoms, including mood swings, insomnia and intense bloating).

 

Yaz Birth Control Side Effects

Regardless of their various uses, Yaz birth control pills are known to cause a variety of serious, life-threatening side effects, including heart attacks.

It's vital that women taking Yaz understand the symptoms of and risk factors for Yaz birth control heart attacks so that they:

• Find an alternative contraception, should they have a high risk of experiencing a Yaz-related heart attack
• Know when to seek emergency medical care, should they develop symptoms of a Yaz heart attack

 

Symptoms of Yaz Birth Control Heart Attacks

Women who start to experience any combination of the following may be developing a Yaz birth control heart attack:

• abdominal pain or heartburn
• chest pain or pressure
• discomfort (or pain) in the neck, jaw, shoulder or upper back
• dizziness
• faintness or lightheadedness
• feelings of overwhelming anxiety or nervousness
• inexplicable fatigue or weakness
• nausea and/or vomiting
• shortness of breath (particularly in absence of physical activity)
• sweating

 

Risk Factors for Yaz Birth Control Heart Attacks

As with any medication, some women will have a higher risk than others for developing a Yaz birth control heart attack. Those with the highest risk include women who have a medical history of:

• depression
• heart attack
• heart disease
• high cholesterol
• hypertension (high blood pressure)
• menopause or low levels of estrogen
• metabolic syndrome (a condition marked by abdominal fat, high blood sugar and high blood pressure)
• smoking

Unhealthy lifestyle habits (such as eating diets high in fat, consuming excessive amounts of alcohol and not exercising regularly) can also increase a woman's risk of developing a Yaz birth control heart attack.

 

Following a Yaz Birth Control Heart Attack

Women should:

• Seek emergency medical care to save their lives
• Follow through with all prescribed treatments and lifestyle changes to restore their health and prevent future heart problems
• Meet with a Yaz birth control lawyer to find out if they have a viable legal claim against Bayer

 

During a free initial consultation, prospective plaintiffs can:

• Learn more about the process of compiling and winning a Yaz birth control lawsuit
• Get estimates of possible settlement outcomes (based on settlements awarded in prior cases similar to their own)
• Get advice about whether filing an individual case or joining a Yaz birth control class action lawsuit is best for their needs and circumstances

 

Compensation for Heart Attack and Other Yaz Side Effects

Those who choose to follow through with a Yaz birth control lawsuit can win compensation for their:

• hospital bills
• lost wages
• ongoing treatment costs
• pain and suffering
• permanent disabilities and future costs of living
• burial and funeral costs in cases involving death

 

Have you or a loved one experienced a heart attack caused by Yaz birth control pills? If so, contact us for help today. Our attorneys are experienced in representing individuals and families harmed by defective drugs including Yaz.

 

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