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Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

Chance of Stroke Inflated by Taking Yasmin, Yaz & Ocella

The birth control pill is a familiar form of contraceptives in these modern times, and some of the newer brands on the market, such as Ocella, Yasmin and Yaz have gained renown exceedingly rapidly. It was proposed that they can be used to tackle complaints like pre-menstrual syndrome (otherwise known as PMS), acne or PDD premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Although their side effects, some of which can be really important, have not garnered a corresponding level of scrutiny.

Whilst women have been using oral contraceptives for some time, and there don’t appear to have been any major side effects, it’s eminently important to remember that these new medicines operate differently. Yasmin contains drospirenone as well as the usual estrogen and progesterone. Doctors were initially hopeful that this wouldeffectively treat acne problems .

However, experts who specialize in legal cases focusing in Yasmin have suggested adamantly that the public should be made aware of these types of deadly side effects. This could include problems such as heart attacks, kidney damage and the risk that those who use it could actually face death from it. These kinds of possible issues can all be the result of taking birth control tablets containing drospirenone. Taking yasmin will likely increase potassium levels in your blood. Such an occurrence is dangerous enough. However, it could cause even more difficulties if you are taking other medicine such as NSAIDS, for example — say, Motrin, or ACE inhibitors frequently prescribed for various ailments. If potassium levels rise dangerously high, the likelihood of extra side effects increases. Nonetheless, the drugs have not been recalled either by the makers or the FDA and they have not published any alerts to people about exposure to the prescriptions. There isn’t much that can be done in terms of treatment, although you are strongly encouraged that you should seek legal advice. You could possibly talk to a doctor about anticoagulants which can prevent clots developing in your major arteries. Or you could ask about having a little metal filter inserted into your major heart vein. Regrettably, other than these efforts, patients who have taken drospirenone-based drugs can only regularly check up on their conditions and learn to live with them.

Lawyers who specialize in Yasmin issues can provide expert advice to people who might have taken these birth control tablets containing drospirenone and are only now encountering any side effects as a result. By making contact with such attorneys, victims can consider their options and may decide to seek damages.

Any compensation gained, thanks to the support of an excellent attorney, can help them meet any medical costs, or the cost of hours off work as essential for several tests and appointments. It could also help pay for any tablets and procedures that are needed. All of these things can neutralize the constant tension that Yasmin has caused for them.

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