Yaz Emotional Side Effects
Along with headache, weight gain and breast pain, emotional side effects—including mood swings, depression and emotional lability—have been reported to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) by Yaz patients. Yaz, generically known as drospirenone, is a birth control pill that alters the uterine and cervical lining to prevent pregnancy.
Women who develop severe emotional problems after taking Yaz, will likely be entitled to a settlement for their lost wages and emotional pain and suffering. If you or a loved one has been impacted by emotional side effects after taking Yaz, contact a Yaz attorney who can help you recover the compensation you are entitled to.
Yaz Emotional Lability & Emotional Breakdown
Also known as labile affect, emotional lability refers to a condition in which a person pathologically laughs, cries or smiles, whether or not the expression fits the individual's immediate mood and situation. In most cases, emotional lability is related to some type of brain damage and/or learning disabilities. Unfortunately, emotional lability can trigger other issues, including social anxiety disorder and lack of coping mechanisms.
Treatment for emotional lability usually involves antidepressant medications, such as Prozac, Celexa and Elavil.
Alternately, an emotional breakdown the layman's term that refers to acute, non-persisting bouts of depression and/or anxiety. Yaz has been found to cause both of these emotional side effects in clinical trials. It's essential that women who develop these or any other emotional side effect of Yaz seek immediate medical attention to get on the road to recovery.
Other Yaz Side Effects
Other serious side effects that may be caused by taking Yaz include (but aren't limited to):
- Blood clots
- Gallbladder disease
- Heart attack
- Kidney and liver damage
- Pulmonary embolism
- Stroke
To minimize the chances of developing such life-threatening side effects, it's vital that prospective Yaz patients discuss their complete medical history with their doctor prior to starting a course of this medication.
Yaz Lawsuits
Women who develop such severe emotional injuries after taking Yaz will likely have a legal claim against Bayer HealthCare. However, because emotional injuries can be more difficult to prove, these types of cases are generally more complex. To ensure the best possible outcome in your case, it is important that you work with an attorney who has experience with these specific types of cases. To speak with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney who will fight to recover the maximum amount of compensation you are entitled to, contact a Yaz lawyer today.
