Attorney for Pulmonary Embolisms & Blood Clots Linked to Yaz
At Craft Hughes Law, P.C., we are currently investigating cases involving women who have suffered from blood clots and pulmonary emboli, and were taking the birth control pills Yaz or Yasmin.
If you or your family member has been diagnosed with hyperkalemia, a blood clot or a pulmonary embolism and were prescribed Yaz or Yasmin, contact an experienced personal injury lawyer for representation. Call Craft Hughes Law, P.C., in Houston, Texas, at 1-888-350-3931 or complete our firm's Yaz Questionnaire as soon as possible. We handle all personal injury cases on a contingency basis.
Yaz & Blood Clots
Experts believe that Yaz and Yasmin may cause blood clots and pulmonary emboli, due to its progestin ingredient, drospirenone, that has been shown to cause an unsafe level of potassium in the human body (hyperkalemia). This can disrupt heart rhythms and slow the flow of blood, leading to blood clots and deep vein thrombosis.
At Craft Hughes Law, P.C., we are also researching allegations that Yaz and Yasmin lead to dehydration. The pills are marketed to reduce bloating and water retention, however, strong diuretics that cause severe loss of fluid have been shown to contribute the development of blood clots.
If you are taking Yaz or Yasmin, and are experiencing nausea, fatigue, muscle weakness or tingling, consult with a doctor immediately. You may be suffering from a blood clot.
Yaz & Pulmonary Embolism
Yaz and Yasmin have also been linked to the pulmonary emboli, strokes and death. A pulmonary embolism occurs when a blood clot breaks off, travels to a lung and creates a blockage. If you experience any of the following symptoms of a pulmonary embolism, go to the emergency room as soon as possible:
- Sudden shortness of breath
- Chest pains that mimic a heart attack
- Cough producing blood
- Rapid heart beat (tachycardia)
- Heart palpitations
- Wheezing
- Leg swelling
- Bluish skin
- Excessive sweating
- Anxiety
- Light headed
- Fainting
- Fever
At Craft Hughes Law, P.C., we will analyze your Yaz side effects and guide you through your legal proceedings. Call our law office at 1-888-350-3931 or contact us online to schedule a consultation.
