Yaz

Yaz received FDA approval as an oral contraceptive in March 2006. It has since been approved to treat symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate acne. Yaz contains a synthetic type of progestin called drospirenone. According to the FDA, drospirenone can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood, in high risk patients. This condition may result in potentially serious heart and health problems. New evidence indicates Yaz may cause other serious injuries including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke. Yaz has also allegedly been associated with heart attacks and deaths in young women. If you or someone you love took Yaz and suffered from serious side effects, including deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, stroke, heart attack, or hyperkalemia, you have valuable legal rights. Please call our toll-free number (1-800-431-4600) to discuss your case with one of our Yaz injury lawyers.

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