Yasmin's Serious Side Effects Can Result in Legal Recoveries
Yasmin is a popular oral contraceptive in the United States but its popularity does not diminish the potential serious side effects associated with this drug. The drug is manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and also goes by the generic name Ocella. Yasmin and Ocella users should be aware that the drug’s use can result in serious and potentially fatal side effects and, while the risks of these injuries may be increased by certain conditions, the risks can became the unfortunate reality for any Yasmin user.
What Are the Symptoms That a Patient May be Suffering from a Serious Yasmin Side Effect?
If you suffer, or have suffered from any of the following symptoms while using Yasmin or Ocella then it is important to seek prompt medical attention:
- Sharp chest pain, coughing up blood or difficulty breathing as these can be signs of a blood clot in your lung;
- Calf pain as this can be a sign of a blood clot in your leg;
- Chest pain or heaviness in the chest because these can be symptoms of a heart attack;
- Severe headaches, changes in vision, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, sudden difficulty speaking, weakness or numbness in a limb as these can all be signs of a stroke. Often stroke victims will not suffer all of these symptoms. Therefore, it is important to seek medical attention if you experience only one of these symptoms;
- Breast lumps as these can be symptoms of breast cancer;
- Pain or tenderness in the stomach because these can be symptoms of a ruptured liver tumor;
- Jaundice, a yellowing of the eyes, dark colored urine or fever which could be symptoms of liver problems; and
- Difficulty sleeping, waking up, lethargy, fatigue, mood swings or suicidal thoughts which can all be symptoms of depression.
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What Should a Patient Do if She Has Experienced a Serious Side Effect?
If you experience, or have experienced, any of these symptoms then the first thing that you should do is seek immediate medical attention. Often, you will need to see an emergency room doctor or a doctor who is on call in your practice whom you do not usually see. In those cases it is very important that you tell the doctor that you are taking Yasmin.
After you have taken care of your immediate medical needs you should consult with an experienced pharmaceutical litigation attorney who can advise you about any potential legal rights to recovery that you might have for your injuries.
