Yasmin and Yaz Side Effects Lawsuits
California Yaz Lawyers File Lawsuits Nationwide Concerning Yasmin and Yaz Birth Control Side Effects
Girard Gibbs represents women from across the country who have suffered serious side effects after taking the birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella. Recently, Yaz lawyer Ms. A.J. De Bartolomeo, a partner at Girard Gibbs, was appointed to the Plaintiffs' Steering Committee in the Yasmin and Yaz Multi-District Litigation. She is one of two female attorneys on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee, which will be responsible for prosecuting the litigation as it moves forward.
Yaz and Yasmin (generic name Ocella) are some of the most popular birth control pills in the United States. These birth control pills are taken by thousands of women across the country - but what many women may not know is that Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella have been linked to serious side effects, including stroke, pulmonary embolism, and heart attacks, along with other health problems such as gallbladder complications and blood clots.
If you suffered an injury as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and would like to receive a free consultation with a Yaz lawyer, please fill out the form on the right or call toll-free (866) 981-4800.
Yasmin, Ocella, and Yaz Side Effects: Health Risks and Problems
Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are “combination” birth controls, meaning that they contain the hormones estrogen and progestin. Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella contain the progestin known as drospirenone, or drsp. Recent medical reports found that birth control pills that contain drsp substantially increase a woman’s risk of blood clots and other related events. These birth control pills have also been linked to other Yasmin, Ocella, and Yaz side effects, risks, and health problems. Other side effects of Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella may include:
- blood clots
- stroke
- pulmonary embolism
- heart attacks
- gallbladder problems
- pancreatis
- kidney problems
FDA Warnings to the Makers of Yasmin and Yaz Birth Control
The FDA sent three letters to the makers of Yaz and Yasmin after it found that several of Yaz and Yasmin's advertisements minimized the health risks associated with these birth control pills and misleadingly suggested that they are safer than they have been proven to be. The FDA Yaz Warning Letters concluded that the makers of Yaz and Yasmin had downplayed the risks of these birth control pills and overstated the benefits.
If you suffered an injury as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and would like to receive a free consultation with a lawyer and receive email updates, please fill out the form on the right or call toll-free (866) 981-4800.
Learn More about the Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits:
Lawsuits Filed Concerning Yasmin, Ocella, and Yaz Side EffectsYasmin, Ocella, and Yaz Side Effects: Risks and Health Problems
FDA Yaz & Yasmin Warning Letters
Yaz Side Effects and Blood Clot
Yaz Side Effects and Stroke
Yaz Side Effects and Pulmonary Embolism
Yaz Side Effects and Gallbladder Problems
Yaz Side Effects and Heart Attack
Yaz Lawyer Ms. A.J. De Bartolomeo
Yaz User Suffers Stroke, Files California Yaz Lawsuit
Why Girard Gibbs LLP?
Girard Gibbs is a national litigation firm specializing in securities litigation, consumer class actions and complex business litigation. Girard Gibbs' managing partner Daniel Girard was voted one of Northern California's Super Lawyers in 2007, 2008, and 2009 by Law & Politics, recognizing him as one of the top 5-percent of attorneys practicing in Northern California.
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INJURED BY YASMIN, OCELLA, OR YAZ BIRTH CONTROL? FREE CONSULTATION WITH A YAZ LAWYER.
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Yaz Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorney?
A: Fill out the form on the left side of the page or call toll-free (866) 981-4800 for
a free consultation with one of our Yasmin & Yaz attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. Our Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorneys do not charge our clients for bringing a lawsuit.
Q: How can a Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella attorney help me?
A: If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and our lawyers may be able to help.
Q: What are Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella?
A: Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are prescription birth control pills and Yaz has also been indicated
to treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) and moderate acne. However, the FDA recently found
that some of the advertisements for Yaz were misleading and overstated what the pill could treat.
Q: What are the differences between Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella?
A: Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are combination birth controls that use the hormones estrogen and progrestin. All three birth controls use the progestin known as drospirenone, or drsp. Yasmin (generic name Ocella) was the original birth control pill to use drsp. Yaz is like Yasmin and Ocella except that it uses less estrogen and is a 24/4 day pill cycle, while Yasmin and Ocella are 21/7 day pill cycles.
Q: Who makes Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals and originally developed by Berlex Laboratories, which is now owned by Bayer.