Dangerous Drug and Recall News

The birth control market has been growing by leaps and bounds in recent years for many reasons, and as a result of this phenomenon, companies have been putting enormous resources to work towards penetrating this market and this need by consumers.  One of the leading companies in this regard is Bayer Healthcare, and in 2006, they released a product that was seen as the next step in the development of dependable, easily managed birth control.  The product is known as Yaz, and it’s a follow-up product to Yasmin, which was released in 2001.  Unfortunately for too many women, Yaz has been linked to serious side effects, prompting Yaz lawyers from all over the United States to field incoming inquiries regarding these injuries.

One of the most common side effects that’s been linked to Yaz is the tendency for women to suffer from heart attacks as a result of using it.  Several different theories have been put forth as to the root cause of this problem, but it becomes even more daunting that experts have been unable to identify a specific cause for them.  Some of these theories include:

• The amount of estrogen released into the body can create an imbalance with the circulatory system
• Some women have had a history of heart-related problems and are more susceptible to heart attacks when using Yaz
• Some women have diabetes and/or high blood pressure, creating the same problems
• Obesity has also been linked to heart attacks with women who have used Yaz

Regardless of the specific conclusion, the reality is that there have been enough reports generated of this sort to prompt a public outcry from every corner of the United States.  As a result, 74 lawsuits as of this writing have been served upon Bayer Healthcare claiming injuries because of the use of both Yaz and Yasmin, and that number is expected to continue to rise.

If you are using Yaz and experience any of the following symptoms:

• Chest pains
• Shortness of breath
• General difficulty breathing
• Numbness in your extremities
• Dizziness

You need to contact your doctor immediately.  You should do the same if you experience any sort of abnormal symptoms, no matter how minor they may seem at the time and even if you have no medical history that would warrant a heightened sense of awareness to any problems.  If you have suffered a heart attack or any other injury as a result of using this product, you should also contact a Yaz lawyer as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation.