Yasmin Birth Control Pill Linked to Serious Side Effects
The birth control industry has never really been without controversy for different reasons. Obviously, and especially when birth control products began to invade the market, different groups and individuals objected to their presence based on moral grounds. However, the industry continued to grow and expand, and in present times, birth control products generate billions of dollars every year for the companies who own, manufacture, distribute and market them to consumers, either directly or by way of prescriptions.
One such product is the pill known as Yasmin, or the generic Ocella, which is also known as “Yas” or “Yaz” by many who are familiar with it. Yasmin has been on the market since 2001, when it was ultimately approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for marketing and distribution in the American market.
Yasmin has proven to be big business as well, and estimates show that in the calendar year of 2007, the drug generated almost $500 million in revenue in the United States alone. There are many reasons for this growth, including its early effectiveness in preventing unwanted pregnancies, ease of use, as it’s simply a once-daily pill to be taken, as well as its perceived safety.
Is Yasmin Birth Control Safe?
However, recent news has shown that it’s possible that Yasmin isn’t as safe as many thought it was just as short time ago. In particular, different studies and professionals have identified several risk factors that, when present in a woman taking this product, could lead to a much higher risk of the development of serious side effects. Examples of the risk factors include:
- Heart problems
- Cardiovascular problems in general
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
- Being overweight
Obviously, the risk factors listed above are not exhaustive in nature, and perhaps most daunting is that it’s possible that additional risk factors could be identified with further study. Regardless of the factors involved, those users who suffered from the use of Yasmin have developed the following side effects:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Death
As is the case with the risk factors, there could be additional side effects that are ultimately identified with the use of this medication, but as you see, each is extremely dangerous and serious in nature. Therefore, if you’ve been using Yasmin or any derivation of the original product, as there are generics available, you need to take action immediately.
The first step you need to take if you think you are potentially at risk is to contact your doctor immediately. You will need to obtain a full medical evaluation, and the situation is particularly urgent if you have any risk factors present in your medical history.
Secondly, if you or someone you love has been harmed in any way by using Yasmin or any of its equivalents, you need to contact an experienced defective drugs attorney as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation. Your attorney will help you decide of pursuing a legal claim is an advisable step, but you need to act now to get that process started.
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