Yaz Lawsuit to Include Gallbladder Disease

Many women have suffered from life changing problems from Yaz gallbladder side effects but did not know that their birth control pill may have caused gallstones and other complications. Talia K. Weiss’ Yaz lawsuit has alleged that developed gallbladder disease as a result of taking the birth control pill. Her Yaz lawsuit, filed in Seminole County in October 12, 2011, was recently transferred to the District Court for the Middle District of Florida on January 17, 2012. Weiss’ Yaz lawyers have alleged that the drugmaker, Bayer Corporation, did not label the product with a strong enough warning of its side effects. Weiss continued to take the medication until 2010 when she became aware of the severe injuries associated with her gallbladder disease.

Gallbladder disease is a dangerous Yasmin side effect reported by women using this fourth-generation birth control. Women are twice as likely as men to develop gallstones. The hormones in birth control pills may increase cholesterol levels in bile and decrease gallbladder movement, which can create gallstones which can cause serious problems if they become trapped in the bile ducts. Gallstone symptoms can be similar to many other conditions including ulcers, heart attack and irritable bowel syndrome. Not all gallstones show up on regular X-rays. Ultrasound can most often show whether gallstones are present. A HIDA scan, which uses an injection of radioactive dye, shows whether the gallbladder is blocked and inflamed and therefore the cause of pain. It can also show if the gall bladder is working properly.

Yaz and gallbladder problems are affecting women who had previously not had any problems with gallstones. Some women who suffered from frequent gallstones or inflammation recurs have had to undergo gallbladder removal surgery. Following surgery, women who were diagnosed with gallbladder disease are forced to deal with gallbladder removal side effects which include dietary changes and avoiding certain fats in foods. Weiss’ Yaz lawsuit seeks damages to compensate for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering and a shortened life span. Her Lawsuit alleges that if the Yaz side effects had been made clear, she never would have taken the drug.