Learn More About Yasmin Risks
If you, or a loved one, have experienced serious complications as a result of using an oral contraceptive drug like Yasmin, you should consult with a pharmaceutical attorney right away. A Yasmin attorney can advise you on pursuing a Yasmin lawsuit and get you the compensation you deserve for your harm.
Some of the risks linked with Yasmin, such as an elevated chance of stroke, are shared by all oral contraceptives. The manufacturer’s product information is not required to disclose which dangers are unique. Bayer does, however, specifically warn consumers of Yasmin’s potential potassium level disturbance, which may interact with some drugs.
Yasmin usage has been linked to serious health problems, such as:
- stroke
- blood clots (deep vein thrombosis, or DVT)
- heart attack
- diabetes
- allergic reactions
- respiratory disorders
- liver problems
- vision problems
- unusual or severe vaginal bleeding
You should not take Yasmin if you:
have a history of:
- stroke
- blood clots
- diabetes
- circulation problems
- breast or uterine cancer
- high cholesterol
- high blood pressure
- kidney or liver disease
- adrenal gland disorder
- migraine headaches
- jaundice
- seizures
- depression
- abnormal vaginal bleeding
Stop taking Yasmin immediately if you have any of the following symptoms:
- stabbing pains
- unusual swelling in one leg
- pain when breathing or coughing
- coughing up blood
- sudden breathlessness
- severe chest pain
- migraine headaches
- disturbance in vision
- hearing or speech
- sudden weakness or numbness on one side of the body
- fainting or epileptic seizure
- significant rise in blood pressure
- itching of the whole body
- yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes (jaundice)
- severe stomach pain
- severe depression
or:
- if you think you could be pregnant
If you have been taking Yasmin without experiencing any of its serious side effects and still wish to quit using the drug, contact your doctor to establish another safe form of birth control before moving forward with your decision. Otherwise you may expose yourself to an unwanted pregnancy.
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