Yasamin Birth Control

Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is an oral contraceptive (birth control bill) which is taken in a 28 day cycle; active ingredient pills are taken on 21 days and inert pills are taken on 7 days.Yasmin may also be prescribed for premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and may be prescribed for acne. Some people experience side effects from Yasmin. These side effects may be mild or they may be severe. Yasmin has sometimes been linked with serious, even life threatening conditions. Women are often not adequately warned of these serious risks. A “Yasmin” product liability attorney can advise women who have experienced serious side effects from Yasmin on their legal rights and help them obtain financial compensation for harm they have experienced from the product. Also cases involving Yaz Side Effects.

Side Effects of Yasamin

Yasmin may cause the following mild, non-life threatening side effects:

• Breast tenderness or soreness. Breast pain or swelling.
• Swelling of hands or feet.
• Changes in weight or appetite
• Hair loss.
• Changes in menstrual periods.
• Vaginal discharge or itching.
• Darkening of facial skin or freckles.
• Increased hair growth (on the face).

Talk to your doctor if these side effects are bothersome or seem to get worse. Yasmin can also sometimes cause a dangerous allergic reaction. Stop taking the medication and immediately seek medical help if you have any of the following symptoms:

· Difficult breathing.

· Hives.

· Swelling of the lips, tongue, throat, or face.

· Sudden numbness or weakness. Pain behind the eyes.

· Confusion.

· Problems with speech, vision, or balance.

· Heavy feeling in the chest or pain in the chest or arm.

· Nausea (sick to the stomach) or unusual sweating; stomach pain.

· If you have previously suffered migraine headaches and you notice a change in their occurrence or severity.

Do not delay seeking medical help if you have these serious symptoms, because they can be signs of a stroke or other life-threatening condition. Also consult your doctor if you experience a general feeling of unwellness or fatigue while taking Yasmin, or if you experience signs of depression such as mood changes, appetite changes, tiredness, or if you discover a breast lump.

Risk Factors for serious problems with Yasmin

Some women should not take Yasmin. Pregnant women should never take Yasmin since it can cause birth defects.

Women with the following medical conditions should not take Yasmin:

· A history of blood clots or stroke.

· Circulation problems, especially those caused by diabetes.

· A heart valve disorder.

· Uterine or beast cancer.

· Abnormal vaginal bleeding.

· Kidney or liver disease.

· Severe high blood pressure.

· An adrenal gland disorder.

· Migraine headaches.

· A history of jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes) caused by birth control pills.

If you have had any form of heart disease, are overweight, have had trouble with high blood pressure, or have experienced depression in the past, discuss these issues with your if he or she wants to prescribe Yasmin. Also tell you doctor if you have diabetes or gallbladder disease or have had liver cancer, or breast cancer, or uterine cancer. Before prescribing Yasmin your doctor should also know if you have epilepsy or have had seizures in the past.

Do not smoke while taking Yasmin as smoking can increase your risk of blood clots. Women over 35 are especially subject to an increased risk of blood clots, heart attack, or strokes from smoking while taking any form of oral contraceptive.

If you believe that you or someone you love has been harmed by taking Yasmin, Newsome can help. Fill out our case evaluation form to the right of the screen and one of our experienced “Yasmin” product liability attorneys will advise you of your legal rights and help you get financial compensation for your suffering. Also cases involving Yaz Side Effects.

Preventing Problems with Yasmin

As with any medication, you should never take Yasmin if you have any of the risk factors related to its use. Always follow your doctor’s instructions when you take any drug. Never take a “double” dose of any drug unless your doctor or other health professional advises you to do so. Always consult a doctor if you experience any unusual side effects while on Yasmin even if you think they are not related to the drug. Never take Yasmin or any other medication which has been prescribed for someone else.

If you believe that you or someone you love has been harmed by taking Yasmin, Newsome can help. Fill out our case evaluation form to the right of the screen and one of our experienced “Yasmin” product liability attorneys will advise you of your legal rights and help you get financial compensation for your suffering.