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Yasmin and Yaz Lawyers: Yasmin Lawsuits
Yasmin and Yaz Side Effects Include Blood Clots, Stroke, Heart Attack
Manufactured by Bayer Healthcare, Yaz and Yasmin, as well as the generic equivalent Ocella, are once-a-day oral contraceptives used to prevent pregnancy. In addition, Yaz has also been FDA-approved as the only the birth control pill that can treat Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD), a condition that causes severe emotional and physical symptoms around a women's menstrual cycle. Unfortunately, this popular birth control pill, which made more than $600 million dollars in 2008, has been linked to serious side effects including blood clots and heart attacks.
Yasmin and Yaz are two separate birth control brand names manufactured by Bayer Healthcare that prevent unwanted pregnancy. However, Yaz has 24 days of "active pills" intended to shorten a women's period, while Yasmin has the traditional 21 "active pills." Both Yasmin and Yaz contain the ingredients drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.
If you or a loved one has taken Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella and have developed serious health problems, such as deep vein thrombosis or blood clots, fill out our free, no risk case evaluation form.
Side Effects of Yasmin and Yaz
One of the most popular oral contraceptives on the market, Yasmin and Yaz contain a different type of hormone known as drsp or drospirenone. Although Bayer Healthcare claims that they are as safe as other types of birth control pills, drospirenone can increase a user's potassium levels. This can lead to serious health problems, which are particularly dangerous for those with kidney, liver and adrenal disease. In addition, other serious side effects of Yaz and Yasmin include:
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Blood clots
- Benign liver tumors
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Gallbladder disease
- Sudden death
Those with certain risk factors such as cardiovascular disease, diabetes or high blood pressure have an increased chance of developing these Yaz side effects.
Deceptive Yaz Ads
The FDA has reprimanded the manufacturer of Yasmin and Yaz after a set of television ads were released that have allegedly misled many consumers. The deceptive Yaz ads market the drug for unapproved uses, such as the treatment of PMS symptoms and all types of acne. The FDA also stated that the misleading Yaz ads minimized the serious side effects of the birth control pill. By broadening the usage of Yaz and underplaying its side effects, many women may have taken the drug under false pretenses.
If you or a loved one has suffered a heart attack, stroke or any other serious health problem that may have been caused by Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella, our attorneys can help. The Yaz birth control lawyers at Morgan and Morgan are dedicated to ensuring pharmaceutical companies are held responsible for the dangerous side effects of their products. Morgan & Morgan's Yasmin attorneys are experienced in litigating dangerous and defective drug cases and have the resources and knowledge to pursue justice on your behalf. Contact us today to see if you are eligible for a Yasmin/Yaz lawsuit.
