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Yaz Birth Control Side Effects

Yaz, a fourth generation prescription birth control medication, has recently been receiving increasing attention for growing legal concern that Bayer Healthcare has been misrepresenting the drug’s side effects and the illnesses and injuries they have caused to many women using the drug. Yaz has been prescribed primarily as a contraceptive medication, however it has also been prescribed to teenage girls to treat mild acne, and to all women as a treatment for premenstrual disorders.

As with all prescription medications, Yaz was put through a series of clinical tests to determine any potential side effects that might occur within women taking the drug. But birth control medication can’t be held to the same testing standards as other drugs because the use of a placebo could lead to pregnancy within test subjects. Thus we have a situation of a drug escaping the scrutiny of side effect detection because it’s almost impossible to determine the possible severity of any side effects.

As the number of claims against Bayer Healthcare continues to grow, the variety of side effects is ranging from mild to severe. The severe side effects are capable of fatal results and permanent health issues in the women who have been prescribed these drugs. These serious side effects include:

• Stroke

• Severe blood clotting

• Pulmonary embolisms

• Gallbladder disease

• Heart attacks

• Sudden death

Common side effects are those that occur in at least one percent of women who have been prescribed and use the birth control medication Yaz. Mild side effects include:

• Increased or decreased appetite

• Headaches and migraines

• Stomach pains

• Nausea and vomiting

• Vaginal discharge and yeast infections

• Decreased sexual activity

• Irregular weight changes

• Non-cyclical menstrual bleeding

Some more serious, but non-life threatening side effects include:

• Vaginal irritation with discharge

• Spotting and discoloration of the skin

• Irregular hair loss

• Lack of appetite

• Impaired vision/irritation to the eyes

• Swelling of hands and feet

• Unexpected changes in cycles

Women who experience severe allergic reactions to Yaz or similar drugs should seek immediate medical attention. Allergies to prescription medication can be very serious and even life threatening, especially when it causes respiratory difficulty, facial swelling, or skin outbreaks. Allergic reactions are considered to be a major reaction to the use of Yaz, and are included among the following major side effects:

• Altered emotional behavior

• Weakness

• Breast lumps or disfiguration

• Pains in the upper body

• Jaundice, or yellowing of the skin

• Severe stomach and abdominal pains

• Constant headaches

• Chest pains and profuse sweating

• Inability to sleep or sudden insomnia

• Numbness

• Impaired speech

While these are specific examples of the side effects that can be caused by the birth control medication Yaz, each woman prescribed and using this druig will be susceptible to her own side effects, as it is impossible to predict physical reaction to medication. If you or a loved one have experienced any of the aforementioned symptoms, side effects, and health issues, you should seek immediate professional medical treatment.

As more women come forward with complaints of mild to severe side effects suffered because of Yaz, it is becoming increasingly important for every woman using the most popular birth control medication in the U.S. to understand their legal options and that they are protected against the irresponsibility and negligence of drug manufacturers. The Newsome Law Firm offers free consultation for women who believe they have been the victim of Yaz, Yasmin, or similar birth control medications, and is devoted to investigating all claims.