Yaz Heart Attacks
Yaz (drospirenone) is a contraceptive pill that has been produced by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals (and has been FDA approved) since 2001. Yaz may also be prescribed to treat moderate acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and, to be optimally effective, should be taken daily within four hours of a set time.
Yaz has been found to cause a number of deadly side effects, including blood clots and heart attack. If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack and has a history of taking Yaz, contact our Yaz law firm to find out if you are eligible to seek compensation for your injuries and losses.
Risk Factors for Yaz Heart Attacks
Yaz heart attacks are most likely to affect women who:
- Have a history of blood clots, heart attack and stroke
- Are over 35 years old
- Smoke
For a thorough assessment of your specific risk, you should visit your doctor and undergo a complete physical exam. In addition to discussing your medical history, doctors may perform imaging and/or blood tests to determine whether you are at an increased risk.
Yaz should only be prescribed to patients with a low risk for severe side effects. High-risk patients should continue to work with their doctor to find a suitable, safe alternative form of birth control.
Symptoms of Yaz Heart Attack
Women taking Yaz should be familiar with all potential side effects and their symptoms. In most cases, the earlier a severe condition is diagnosed and treated, the more likely the patients will survive and recover. This is particularly true when a Yaz heart attack occurs.
Signs and symptoms of a possible heart attack include:
- Anxiety
- Chest pain
- Dizziness
- Heartburn
- Inexplicable fatigue
- Lightheadedness
- Nausea and/or vomiting
- Pain in the shoulder, neck and/or upper jaw
- Pain in the upper body and/or stomach
- Unusual sweating
Heart Attack Treatments & Yaz Lawsuits
The goal of heart attack treatments is to break up blood clots, restore health blood flow and strengthen the heart muscle. To this end, treatments for a heart attack may include:
- Cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR)
- nitroglycerin
- Use of an automatic external defibrillator (in an effort to shock the heart into beating at a normal, steady rhythm)
- Blood thinning medications, such as aspirin or thrombolytics
- Cholesterol lowering medications
- Surgery, such as an angioplasty or a bypass
- Lifestyle changes, such as eating a low-fat, heart-healthy diet and exercising regularly
- Therapy (to deal with the emotional effects of having a heart attack)
If you or a loved one has survived a Yaz heart attack (or you have lost a loved one as a result of a Yaz heart attack), contact our law offices today. We will schedule a private, free evaluation of your case to determine whether you qualify to file a lawsuit against Bayer. In the event that your heart attack can be directly linked to Yaz birth control, we will fight aggressively on your behalf to ensure you recover compensation for damages including hefty medical costs, lost wages and emotional suffering.
