Yaz is an oral contraceptive frequently prescribed to women. It is used not only to prevent unwanted pregnancy, but to treat acne and premenstrual syndrome as well as premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Much has been about Yaz side effects, the most dangerous of which are: heart attacks, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease and, of course, strokes. If you or a loved one think you have experienced Yaz stroke side effects or Yaz stroke symptoms, you may have valuable legal rights, and may be eligible to file a Yaz stroke lawsuit for your injuries.

Both drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, hormones found in Yaz, have been known to cause blood in a person’s body to thicken, as well as  increasing potassium levels. These two conditions can significantly increase the risk of blood clots, which may lead to strokes. Women taking Yaz should be made aware of the main Yaz stroke symptoms, which include:

• Severe headache
• Lethargy, sleepiness or unconsciousness
• Difficulty of speech
• Vision problems
• Numbness
• Difficulty reading, writing, swallowing and understanding other people
• Trouble walking
• Dizziness
• Shortness of breath
• Loss of coordination, loss of balance, seizures
• Extreme fatigue
• Weakness of a leg, arm or face, mainly on one side of the body.

If you take Yaz and observe some of these serious Yaz stroke symptoms, you should immediately contact your doctor or go to the nearest hospital. Yaz stroke side effects can be unpredictable and make a person disabled for the rest of their life.  In some extreme cases Yaz stroke side effects can be fatal. Disability caused by Yaz strokes may see a victim’s speech, movements, sensations, comprehension, breathing, vision, hearing, swallowing, and bladder functions impaired or severely inhibited.  The Yaz stroke lawsuit has arisen precisely out of these reported Yaz stroke side effects.

Blood clots that can subsequently lead to strokes, can occur in any part of the body.  Blood clots occur mainly however in the arms and legs, but under certain circumstances they may migrate to the brain and cause strokes. In most cases, strokes occur when a blood clot blocks one of the arteries that supplies blood to the brain.

Studies have shown that taking Yaz can increase the possibility of developing Yaz stroke problems.  Some women are more predisposed to strokes. This group of women tends to be over the age of 35 and they are usually women who smoke.  In addition, if a woman suffers from diabetes, high cholesterol levels or high blood pressure, she is also more predisposed to the risk of having a stroke.

If you or a loved one experienced Yaz stroke symptoms, you may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. Please fill out an online form or call 1800 LAW INFO to have a Yaz stroke lawyer carry out a free evaluation of your case, and establish whether you have a Yaz stroke lawsuit. Moreover, your case could become a part of Yaz class action lawsuit since many women have suffered the same adverse effects.