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Yasmin, also known as Yaz, is an oral contraceptive that is also used to treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) and Polylcystic Ovarian Syndrome (POS). Yaz’s primary function is to prevent pregnancies by preventing the ovaries from releasing any eggs into the fallopian tubes. Yaz, like many other birth controls, have common side effects like menstrual changes, breast pain, nausea and/or vomiting, headache and even changes in mood. However, there have been other, more serious side effects that have been reported by Yaz users. If you or a family member has experienced serious side effects because you used Yaz, then you should call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) right away for a free consultation of your case.

Many of the common side effects of Yaz have been reported to fade after the first few weeks of use, but there have been many serious side effects that have resulted in serious injury. Some of the more serious side effects include blood clots in the legs, lungs and eyes, heart attack, stroke, liver damage, depression and high blood pressure. Yaz is manufactured by the pharmaceutical company Bayer, and contain a special type of progestin, called drospirenone, which is not found in any other birth control pill in the United States. It is potentially the drospirenone that is causing the serious side effects, as it can increase blood potassium levels.

Between 2004 and 2008, there were over 50 deaths as a result of Yaz. The deaths were in women ranging in age (as young as 17) and were a result of cardiac arrests, pulmonary embolisms and strokes. There are currently many lawsuits all over the United States alleging that Yaz failed to properly warn the users of the potentially serious side effects, and that Yasmin has played a significant part in causing their injuries. We may not be able to heal your injuries, or change what happened, but we may be able to help you right a wrong. Contact Greenberg & Rudman LLP now for a free consultation of your case. We have won over $150 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients, and we may be able to help you. Call us now at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) before it’s too late to file your claim. You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about the birth control pill Yasmin (Yaz).