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URGENT HEALTH ALERT !!!
Yaz®/ Yasmin® Linked to Blood Clots, Pulmonary Embolism, Strokes and Heart Attacks
You may be entitled to compensation!
Yaz® and Yasmin®, the birth control pills, are now involved in multiple federal lawsuits.
A warning letter was sent by the Food and Drug Administration to Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. in October of 2008. The reason for this warning were the claims the company had made for Yaz®, Bayer’s very popular and heavily promoted birth control pill. Yaz® contains drospirenone, a progestin hormone that can increase potassium levels.
Because of this, the FDA felt that Yaz® had additional risks compared to other birth control pills. Among the serious and debilitating injuries reported from drospirenone in birth control are pulmonary embolisms, heart attacks, blood clots, and strokes. Some people have even died. The FDA is alleged to have received more reports of serious side effects for Yaz® and Yasmin® than other birth control pills that have been on the market much longer.
The Side-Effects of Yaz® and Yasmin®
Some of the typical side-effects of Yaz® and Yasmin® are decrease in sex drive, weight gain, nausea and/or vomiting, headaches, yeast infections, discharge and menstrual spotting.
However, there are also reports of very severe and even fatal responses to the drug, such as:
• Pulmonary embolism (PE)
• Heart attack
• Strokes
• Blood clots
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Liver Failure
• Pancreatitis
• Gall bladder disease/ gall stone removal
• Kidney failure
• Organ failure
• Dehydration, severe cardiac arrhythmias and/or elevated potassium levels
Each tablet of Yaz®/Yasmine® contains 3 mg drospirenone, a progestin hormone. According to the FDA warning letter referred to earlier, drospirenone can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood of high risk patients, resulting in potentially serious heart and health problems.
If you or a loved one have been prescribed Yaz® or Yasmin® and have experienced any of the symptoms above, please contact us immediately for a free consultation. Consult with your physician before you stop taking any medications, including Yaz® and Yasmin®.
About Yaz® and Yasmin® - What Makes them Different?
Yaz® and Yasmin® are oral contraceptive combination drugs, containing a combination of the hormones estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (drospirenone).
The only difference between these two drugs is the amount of estrogen that they contain. Yasmin® contains 30 mcg of estrogen per dose; Yaz®, 20 mcg. Yaz® and Yasmin® prevent ovulation by changing in the lining of the uterus; the drugs make it harder for a sperm to reach the uterus and harder for an egg that is fertilized to attach to the uterus.
There are three FDA-approved uses for Yaz® and Yasmin®: Pregnancy prevention, alleviation of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), and treatment of moderate acne.
Yaz® had been approved for use in the US market in 2006; Yasmin® was approved in 2001. The two drugs dominate the contraceptive market in the US, with an estimated 25% market share. In 2008, Yaz® was the top-selling birth control pill in the United States.
Who We Are
We are The Mulligan Law Firm, a national law firm located in Dallas, Texas, providing legal information and resources for injured individuals and their families. The firm has successfully resolved over $600,000,000 in claims for its clients since 1995. The Mulligan Law Firm has the strength and experience to represent plaintiffs in all 50 states.
The Mulligan Law Firm is currently investigating injury claims involving Yaz® and Yasmin®.
If you or a loved one has been seriously injured after taking Yaz® and Yasmin®, it is important that you consult with a legal professional immediately. The Mulligan Firm’s experienced lawyers are standing by to help you.
You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries. We take all cases on a contingency-fee basis, which means you do not pay for our services unless you receive an award or compensation. Do not delay, as your rights and compensation may be lost forever if you wait.
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