Be Wary: You Might Be Chancing a Stroke if You Opt for Yasmin
August 11th, 2010 August 11th, 2010 Posted in Medical InfosComments Off
The birth control pill is a standard option when it comes to choosing contraceptives nowadays, and some of the newer brands on the market, such as Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have succeeded in becoming popular really speedily. It was proposed that these new drugs can be used to treat complaints like pre-menstrual syndrome (or PMS), acne or PDD alternatively: premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Yet their side effects, which are potentially extremely serious, have not experienced comparable amounts of promotion.
Whilst women have been using drugs like these for a long time, and major side effects have not been a problem, it’s very important to consider the differences in these medicines. Yasmin contains drospirenone as well as the common female hormones. The manufacturers were hoping that this would treat acne using a 24/4 cycle. Now, however, people specializing in litigation focusing in Yasmin have suggested that the public should be told about these dangerous side effects. These might include dangers such as heart attacks, blood clots and pulmonary embolism and the chance that those who take it could ultimately even face death from it.
These potential issues result from taking drospirenone-based drugs like Yasmin. Taking Yasmin will increase your blood’s potassium. This alone is threatening enough. However, it could cause extra issues if you are taking other medicine such as NSAIDS, for example — say, Motrin or ACE inhibitors prescribed for pre-existing sicknesses. If potassium levels are overly high, the chance of other side effects increases. But, Yasmin have not been removed from shelves either by the manufacturer or the FDA and no warning has been made available to patients about using these tablets. There is very little that can be done about treatment, although our experts strongly recommend that you should consult a lawyer. You could consult with your doctor about anticoagulants which can stop clots developing in your major veins. Or you could have a small metal filter inserted into the vein which leads to your heart. Regrettably, other than these efforts, people who have taken drugs containing drospirenone will just have to keep checking on their conditions for the rest of their days. Lawyers who work closely with Yasmin claims can give accurate advice to patients who might have been prescribed oral contraceptives which contain drospirenone and have subsequently experienced any side effects as a result. By talking with such legal experts, victims can examine their options and may be able to make a claim for compensation. If victims are awarded compensation due to the skills of a superb lawyer, it may assist them in defraying their medical costs, or compensate for time off work essential for several treatments and doctors appointments. It could also help to pay for any treatment or surgeries needed. All these factors can take away the strain that yasmin has caused for them.