Has Anyone Died From Yaz?
The sad answer to this question is, “yes.” Taking this trendy birth control pill can put you at risk for severe side effects, injury, and even death.
Yaz can kill you!
Yaz is the brand name for an oral contraceptive known as drosperinone. Yasmin, Yasmine, and Ocella are three other common names for the drug. Drosperinone is a synthetic progestin. Combined with ethynyl estradiol, it mainly works by stopping ovulation. It also alters cervical mucus, making it hard for sperm to fertilize an egg. And it changes the lining of the uterus, making embryo implantation difficult.
Drosperinone, in all of its brands and generic names, is the world’s most popular birth control pill. It is also Bayer’s most popular drug. The German pharmaceutical company is best-known for its original Bayer aspirin. While drosperinone is a popular drug, it is also a dangerous one. Several women have died as the result of using this product, and their family members may qualify for compensation through a wrongful death lawsuit settlement.
Between 2004 and 2008, consumers filed hundreds of injury reports related to the drosperinone contraceptive. The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cited Bayer for over promoting the drug’s uses and failing to address its health risks. Of the hundreds of consumer reports filed, more than fifty reported deaths resulting from severe side effects. However, since this oral contraceptive has been around in the U.S. since 2001, it is likely that the drug has caused thousands, even tens of thousands, of women to die. Can Yaz kill you? Indeed, it can.
A woman’s age, lifestyle, and medical history can increase the risk of side effects leading to severe injury or worse. The drosperinone contraceptive is known to cause these potentially fatal side effects: blood clots in the veins, heart, and lungs; heart attacks; liver and kidney damage; gallbladder problems; breast lumps; severe allergic reactions; dangerous potassium levels; and stroke.
Women who develop the following symptoms should seek immediate medical attention: back pain; chest pain; breathing difficulties; an irregular heartbeat; fever and chills; blue, clammy skin; headaches or lightheadedness; skin rashes or hives; leg inflammation; difficulty walking; or paralysis on one side of the body.
If you are experiencing side effects related to taking the oral contraceptive known as Yaz, Yasmin, Yasmine, or Ocella, complete the web form right away. This will enable you to speak with a qualified lawyer about the unique circumstances of your case.
Don’t wait. Yaz can kill you!
