Yaz & Yasmin Linked to Pancreatitis
The popular birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin are currently being reviewed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for their propensity to increase a woman's risk of having a heart attack or stroke. But more recently, concerns that the pills may also cause pancreatitis have arisen.
Pancreatitis affects the pancreas, which regulates glucose in the body, and occurs when the pancreas becomes inflamed and can no longer control glucose levels. If untreated, pancreatitis can cause severe bleeding and permanent damage. Pancreatitis can cause total organ failure of the heart, lungs, and kidneys, which can lead to death.
The FDA has issued a new warning that Yaz and Yasmin can cause pancreatitis in women who have high cholesterol or who have a family history of developing hypertriglyceridemia, which affects fat cells.
Women taking these birth control pills should watch for symptoms of pancreatitis, which include:
- Pain and swelling of the upper abdomen
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Fever
- Rapid heart beat
- Sudden weigh loss
- Diarrhea
- Pain when eating or drinking
If you or a loved one has suffered from pancreatitis while taking Yaz or Yasmin, contact Texas dangerous drug attorney Kay L. Van Wey at 800-489-5082 to learn more about your legal rights.
