Yaz Stroke News
Currently there are over 40 lawsuits being filed against the Bayer Corporation for their unjust advertising of the side effects of their fourth generation oral contraceptive, Yaz. Also marketing as Yasmin and Ocella, Yaz birth control appeared to be women’s answer to protection against pregnancy as well as protection against PMS, PMDD and even acne. However, recently the FDA have also announced that Yaz has been linked to numerous cases of stroke, blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis and even death. In fact, the side effects of Yaz have left hundreds of women with devastating conditions and millions of others completely dumbfounded that this could happen.
Yaz Stroke News and FDA Warnings
In 2006 Yaz hit the shelves but it was not until 2008 that the FDA issued a warning to the Bayer Corporation over their false advertisement and lack of warning of the serious Yaz side effects. Once the truth was out that Yaz could be linked to stroke and other problems, women began to speak out and Yaz stroke victims were finally heard.
Yaz and Stroke Side Effects
A stroke occurs due to a blood clot in the brain. There are a number of reasons why a blood clot could occur and one of these reasons is because of the increase of blood thickening and the increase of potassium in the body. Yaz birth control contains a synthetic progestin called drospirenone which increases the amount of potassium in the body and causes the blood to thicken and clot, thus increasing the chance of stroke in Yaz consumers.
Some of the symptoms of Yaz stroke include numbness on one side of the body, a loss of vision or problems with vision, problems with speech and change in alertness or a sudden intense headache. If you are suffering from a stroke from Yaz and do not get the proper medical attention right away, you could suffer from permanent brain damage, permanent loss of movement and even death.
What Next? Yasmin Stroke Attorney
Many women are suffering in silence over their Yaz stroke side effects and do not realize that they have legal rights pertaining to the problems from Yaz. If you have experienced any symptoms of stroke, blood clots or other Yaz problems, then you need to speak to a qualified Yasmin lawyer. You should be fairly compensated for your damage, including those unpaid medical expenses and time lost at work. If you have suffered from severe side effects including brain damage or loss of movement, you need to act now and get the help you deserve.
We at the McEwen Law Firm are trained in Yaz lawsuits and currently are helping women just like you get the justice they deserve. Contact us today at 800-732-3070 or fill out the form on the side of this page. We offer no obligation consultations and we work on a contingency basis meaning you do not pay unless you win your case.