Yaz and Kidney Damage

Two Specific Yaz Side Effects

When doctors have seen patients who came to them suffering from Yaz side effects that affected their kidneys, there were generally two types of problems that arose, each of which proved to be extremely dangerous.  While some of the problems associated with each condition below can be properly treated and handled by doctors, some problems simply developed for too long before medical professionals got involved.

Yaz and Kidney Infections

There were many patients who had used Yaz and reported the development of kidney infections.  These infections can vary in severity, and one of the dangers involves those patients who did not recognize the problem early enough in the process to have them treated quickly and efficiently.  Generally, if a kidney infection is allowed to persist, it can ultimately lead to kidney failure.  Symptoms of kidney infections include:

• Fever
• Chills
• Nausea
• Pain in the lower back region
• Bloody urine
• Painful urinations

If you are or have taken Yaz and you’re experiencing any of these symptoms, seek immediate medical help to make sure that you’re not suffering from Yaz side effects.

Yaz and Hyperkalemia

The more serious condition when it comes to Yaz and kidney damage is the potential for a patient to develop a condition known as hyperkalemia.  This condition is one whereby the kidneys have either been damaged or have already failed, and it is life-threatening in nature.  One of the reasons that hyperkalemia has been named as a Yaz side effect is because the product contains drospirenone, which can lead to elevated levels of potassium.  When there is too much potassium present in the body, it can damage the kidneys and cause them to fail.  When this occurs and hyperkalemia develops, the patient can ultimately die from sudden heart failure.  Symptoms of hyperkalemia include:

• General weakness
• Chronic, serious muscle fatigue
• Irregular heartbeats
• Nausea
• Weak pulse

Unfortunately, there are also cases in which hyperkalemia does not present outward physical symptoms, which only increases the danger involved with those who are unknowingly suffering from Yaz side effects.  If you are using or have used Yaz and you are at all concerned about the issue of Yaz and kidney damage, seek immediate medical attention to make sure that you have not been inflicted with Yaz side effects.

Yaz and Kidney Damage – Lawsuit Info

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of Yaz side effects, you need to contact a Yaz lawyer who has the experience and skill necessary to make sure that your legal rights are properly protected and enforced.  Contact the defective drugs lawyers at the Phillips National Injury Group today to schedule a free initial consultation.

• Kidney damage
• Heart attacks
• Strokes
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
• Pulmonary Embolisms
• Death

All of these conditions are obviously dangerous, but many women who have been injured are not sure where to turn for help.  Fortunately, an experienced Yaz attorney can help you analyze your situation to decide whether or not pursuing legal action is an advisable step to take.  Below is a look at some of the ways in which an attorney can help you if you’ve been injured:

1.  Analyzing the Progression

Clearly, you began to use Yaz at some point, and your overall health was likely recorded by your doctor at the time you began to use it.  Establishing a baseline in regards to your help will allow you and your attorney to lay out just what sort of suffering you incurred as a result of using this product.

2.  Determining the Liability

While no attorney can guarantee if a potential defendant would be liable in a legal action, an attorney with experience and skill will be able to help you determine if your use of Yaz was the cause of your injuries.  If that turns out to be the case, then it’s possible that Bayer Healthcare could be liable for the damages you’ve incurred.

3.  Quantifying Damages

The final step towards making a decision regarding the filing of a legal action involves organizing the costs involved with your suffering.  This is not always a tangible, numbers-based analysis, but different forms of damages include:

• Medical costs
• Lost income
• Ongoing medical care costs
• Pain and suffering
• Loss of companionship

Obviously these are only a few examples, but you’ll need to obtain an idea of what a claim would be worth if it proves to be successful before making the decision of whether or not to move forward.  In short, if you’ve been injured by this product, you need to seek the help of a Yaz attorney as soon as possible so that you can make a decision regarding how to respond with a basis of knowledge and sound legal advice.  Contact the Phillips National Injury Group today to get the answers you need.

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.

Yaz enjoyed a large share of the market after it was introduced to consumers in the United States in 2001 after being approved by the FDA.  It was made available via prescription, and it was also used for certain off-label uses that included treatment of the symptoms of acne and the symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder, or PMDD.  These symptoms included anxiety, lack of sleep, irritability and dizziness.

Unfortunately, Yaz eventually began to be linked to the development of serious side effects in many women who were using it, and some of these Yaz side effects included:

• Heart attacks
• Kidney damage
• Pulmonary embolisms
• Strokes
• Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)

Of those side effects listed above, DVT generated a high level of concern given the difficulty in diagnosing the problem.  DVT is basically a blood clot that forms deep inside the leg, and in some rare cases the arm, but they do not always present outward symptoms that are easy for a doctor to spot.  However, when symptoms do present themselves, they can include:

• Swelling of the leg
• Pain in the affected leg
• Redness in the affected area
• Hot spots on the skin

If DVT is not treated, it can become extremely dangerous and even be fatal in some cases.  Enough of these reports were generated that the FDA ultimately required the manufacturer to place a “Black Box Warning” on all packages of Yaz that clearly warned users of the dangers involved with using it.

Many of those harmed as a result of using this medication also moved forward with Yaz lawsuits against the manufacturer.  If you have suffered as a result of using this medication, you too may have legal rights and options that need to be explored.  You’ll need to contact a defective drugs attorney to schedule an initial consultation, and during that consultation your attorney will look at the information you have regarding the situation and provide you with a recommendation.  Contact an attorney today.