Yasmin® Lawyer
(800) 673-5138
Yasmin® lawyers are personal injury attorneys experienced at compiling, presenting and winning lawsuits for women injured after taking Yasmin®, a birth control pill produced by Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
Generically known as drospirenone, Yasmin® birth control is 99 percent effective at preventing pregnancy when taken at the same time daily (or within two hours of the same time). Along with been an effective method of contraception, Yasmin® may also be prescribed in the treatment of:
- Moderate acne for young women who are taking Yasmin® as their birth control method
- Premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), a intensified PMS that causes women to experience anxiety, mood swings, depression and other painful or debilitating symptoms
However, since its FDA approval in May 2001, Yasmin® has been reported to cause a range of serious, potentially life-threatening side effects. Women severely injured after taking Yasmin® should meet with a Yasmin® lawyer to find out if they:
- Have a case against Berlex Laboratories, Inc.
- Are entitled to compensation for their injuries, lost wages and pain and suffering
Serious Yasmin® Side Effects
While it's normal for women to experience headaches, weight fluctuations and other mild side effects when taking Yasmin®, in rare cases, some women will develop severe health complications, which can include:
- blood clots
- breast lumps
- depression
- heart attack
- hypertension (high blood pressure) and/or high cholesterol
- liver damage (characterized by jaundice, stomach pain and/or dark urine)
- migraines
- pulmonary embolism (blood clots in the lung's airways that significantly impair breathing and re-oxygenation of the blood)
- severe allergic reactions (marked by facial or tongue swelling, hives and breathing difficulties)
- stroke
- unexplainable vaginal bleeding
Women most likely to develop the above Yasmin® side effects include those with a history of:
- adrenal gland disorder
- blood clotting disorders
- contraception-induced jaundice
- excessive alcohol consumption
- heart disease and other cardiac issues
- hormone-dependant cancers (such as breast or uterine cancer)
- hormone therapy
- hypertension and/or high cholesterol
- kidney or liver disease
- obesity or being overweight
- smoking
- stroke
To minimize their risk, it's essential that women:
- Discuss their complete medical history with their doctor before starting a course of Yasmin®
- Get regular checkups, after starting Yasmin®, so that their doctors can monitor their health more closely
- Understand the types and symptoms of severe Yasmin® side effects so they know when to seek emergency medical attention
Meeting with a Yasmin® Lawyer: Starting a Yasmin® Lawsuit
To find out if they have a case and are entitled to compensation, women injured after taking Yasmin® should set up a free initial consultation with a Yasmin® lawyer. During this meeting, prospective plaintiffs can:
- Learn more about the process involved in building and winning a Yasmin® lawsuit
- Get advice on whether filing an individual case or joining a class action lawsuit is best for their needs and circumstances
To incite injured women to stand up for their legal rights, Yasmin® attorneys will delay payment for their services until a settlement is awarded.
Have you or a loved one been injured after taking Yasmin®? If so, contact us to talk to an experienced Yasmin® lawyer who can help you recover the compensation you need and deserve.
