Dangerous Drug Yaz Linked To Pancreatitis

You may know that birth control pills can increase your risk of heart attack or stroke, but did you know that that some of the best-selling birth control pills may also increase your risk of pancreatitis?

The pancreas is the top of the small intestine. It plays an active role in digestion and the regulation of glucose in the body. When the pancreas becomes inflamed, a condition is known as pancreatitis, the pancreas cannot do its job. The entire digestive system may be affected. If left untreated, pancreatitis can cause severe bleeding, infections, and permanent damage to the pancreas.

In 2011, the FDA issued a public health warning about Yasmin, Yaz, and pancreatitis. The oral contraceptives are linked to increased occurrence of pancreatitis in women with high levels of cholesterol, or a family history of developing hypertriglyceridemia, a disorder which affects fat cells.

Symptoms of Yaz-induced pancreatitis in Texas include:

• Pain in the upper abdomen 
• Swelling in the abdomen 
• Nausea 
• Vomiting 
• Fever 
• Rapid heart beat 
• Sudden weight loss 
• Oily stools 
• Diarrhea 
• Pain when eating or drinking 

Researchers aren’t exactly sure why Yaz and Yasmin increase the risk of pancreatitis in women. However, it is known that if left untreated, pancreatitis can lead to total failure of essential organs such as the heart, lungs, and kidneys. In some cases, pancreatitis can even cause death.

If you or a loved one has suffered from pancreatitis after taking Yaz or Yasmin, contact a Texas dangerous drugs attorney about your legal rights. To learn more, contact Van Wey Law at 800-489-5082 to speak to an attorney about your Dallas Yaz lawsuit.