YAZ Birth Control Pill Can Cause Serious, Life-Threatening Side Effects
All methods of contraception, including
the YAZ birth control pill, are associated with some risk of
developing certain diseases that may lead to disability or death.
Please read the following information carefully to determine if you
are at risk. You should not take the pill if you are
pregnant or think you may be pregnant. You should also not use the
YAZ if you have had any of the following conditions: A history of heart attack or
stroke Blood clots in the legs
(thrombophlebitis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), brain (stroke), or
eyes A history of blood clots in the
deep veins of your legs Chest pain (angina pectoris) Known or suspected breast cancer
or cancer of the lining of the uterus, cervix or vagina Unexplained vaginal bleeding
(until a diagnosis is reached by your doctor) Yellowing of the whites of the
eyes or of the skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or during previous
use of the pill Liver tumor (benign or cancerous) Known or suspected pregnancy
You should also not use this drug if
you suffer from any of the following disorders: Kidney disease Liver disease Adrenal disease
Tell your healthcare provider if you
have ever had any of the above conditions. If you are currently on
daily, long-term treatment for a chronic condition with any of the
following medications, you should consult your healthcare provider
before using this product: NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naprosyn and
others) Potassium-sparing diuretics
(spironolactone and others) Potassium supplementation ACE inhibitors (captopril,
enalapril, lisinopril and others) Angiotensin-II receptor
antagonists (Cozaar, Diovan, Avapro and others) Heparin
Also, tell your healthcare provider if
you or any family member has ever had: Breast nodules, fibrocystic
disease of the breast, an abnormal breast X-ray or mammogram Diabetes Elevated cholesterol or
triglycerides High blood pressure Migraine or other headaches or
epilepsy Mental depression Gallbladder, heart or kidney
disease History of scanty or irregular
menstrual periods
Additionally, the following symptoms
have been reported in some women using the product: But of significantly more concern is
that these symptoms could indicate more serious conditions,
including: Cardiac arrest Cardiac arrhythmia Intracardiac thrombus Stroke Pulmonary embolism
The reason that we are providing this
information is due to the fact that lawsuits are growing against the
manufacturer Bayer. Allegations include severe injuries caused by the
contraceptive pills. Law firms have filed a number of these claims on
behalf of the women who have suffered potentially life-threatening
adverse effects. Women who have been diagnosed with
certain serious health problems after taking either of these may want
to seek legal advice. Over 50 fatalities related to the pills have
been reported to the FDA, including victims as young as 17 years old,
and at least one lawsuit was filed against the drugstore Walgreens.
It alleges that in selling the products, the store implied that they
were safe for use. The plaintiff in that case suffered a blood clot
in her lung, as well as an infection surrounding that clot. For those who have been injured by the
YAZ contraceptive, attorneys have been able to provide the
legal guidance required for seeking financial compensation. These
lawsuits representing patients contain allegations that the warning
information provided with the pills is inadequate, as it does not
explain the risks of the most serious potential adverse effects. To find a qualified legal professional
to represent your rights in damages caused by this or any other
product, consider consulting the LegalTube directory. There are
lawyers all over the country standing ready to represent your rights,
and the rights of all patients that have been harmed by this
potentially dangerous drug.
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