Side Effects of Yasmin/Yaz

Yasmin/Yaz are both oral contraceptives to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) for women. Common side effects of Yasmin/Yaz are not life threatening but the most serious side effects occur very infrequently. 

Common side effects of Yasmin/Yaz are: decreased sex drive, vaginal discharge, weight gain, headaches, increased appetite, vomiting and nausea, breakthrough spotting (bleeding in between periods) and bleeding, and vaginal yeast infections. If any of the side effects below occur, you are entitled to file a lawsuit against the manufacturer of Yasmin/Yaz. If you need assistance evaluating your claim, we have excellent lawyers with experience in birth control litigation to assist you.

Life threatening side effects while taking Yasmin/Yaz:

  1. Hyperkalemia (high blood potassium)
  2. Blood clots in the leg and/or lung
    *signs of a blood clot in the leg: leg cramps, calf pain, foot or leg swelling
    *signs of a blood clot in the lung: shortness of breath, coughing up blood, acute chest pain
  3. Heaviness or chest pain are serious signs that you might be having a heart attack.
  4. Sudden changes in your vision or loss of vision is a sign that you might have a blood clot in the eye.
  5. Signs of a stroke; speech or vision changes, numbness or weakness in arms or legs, severe headaches
  6. Signs of liver damage: stomach pain, dark urine, jaundice (yellow eyes or skin)
  7. Depression or other emotional stress
  8. Hypertension (high blood pressure)
  9. Vaginal bleeding that is unusual and does not improve months after you took Yasmin/Yaz
  10. Allergic reactions such as hives, wheezing, difficulty swallowing or breathing, unexpected rash, unexpected swelling
  11. Breast Lumps

Many of these side effects such as nausea may not be from taking Yasmin/Yaz. Notify your healthcare provider first before you take any legal action against the Yasmin/Yasmin manufacturers. If these serious side effects are caused by Yasmin/Yaz, you have a right to file a lawsuit and claim monetary compensation. Our lawyers are helping you with your lawsuit and we will not charge any fees (unless you are victorious with your claim). Many women have filed lawsuits regarding this contraceptive. The manufacturers of this contraceptive elaborately promote their product to healthy young women, that have no prior knowledge of the potential life threatening side effects.This contraceptive continues to be sold with inadequate warnings about possible side effects consumers might obtain. Yasmin/Yaz benefits are no different from other birth control products on the market. If you are a victim of this contraceptive, our law firm provides you with free, reliable resources.

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