Yasmin & Yaz Side Effects
Yaz Lawsuits Investigate Yaz & Yasmin Side Effects
Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella are known as a “combination” birth control pills, which mean that they contain the hormones estrogen and progestin. Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella contain a common form of estrogen known as ethinyl estradiol and a unique progestin known as drospirenone, or drsp. Drsp is a relatively new type of synthetic progestin only approved by the FDA in 2001. Many people associate the higher risk of certain health problems, such as blood clots and related health issues, with the hormone drsp.
Yasmin, Ocella, and Yaz Side Effects: Deep Vein Thrombosis ("DVT), Stroke, and Pulmonary Embolism ("PE")
Medical studies found that oral contraceptives which contain the hormone drsp (as used in Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella) are associated with a significantly higher risk of blood clots and related health problems. Two medical studies conducted in Denmark and the Netherlands were recently featured in the British Medical Journal and found that drsp was associated with a substantially higher risk of venous thrombosis, a medical term for blood clots in the deep veins. Also referred to as deep vein thrombosis ("DVT"), blood clots can become life-threatening if they move to the lungs, where they can cause a pulmonary embolism ("PE"), or to the brain were they can cause a stroke. One of our clients shared her story about Yaz with a local news station after she suffered a stroke while taking Yaz.
Yaz & Heart Problems
The FDA also found that for high-risk patients, Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella may also cause an increased risk of a severe heart problem known as hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is a condition caused by higher than normal levels of potassium in the bloodstream and can cause abnormal heart rhythms (also referred to as cardiac arrhythmias and heart palpitations). Severe hyperkalemia can lead to cardiac arrest and even death.
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Yaz & Gallbladder Disease
Women across the United States have also reported that they developed gallbladder problems while taking Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella birth control pills. Many women report that they suffered from gallstones, inflammation of the gallbladder, and other related complications. Typically, the damage to their gallbladder requires that these women have their gallbladder surgically removed.
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Injured by Yaz or Yasmin? Free and Confidential Consultation
Our Yaz lawyers represent people from across the country who were injured by Yaz or Yasmin birth control medication. If you or someone you know was injured by these medications, you may have a legal right to pursue financial compensation for your injuries or other damages. Fill out the form to the right or call (866) 981-4800 for a free confidential consultation concerning your possible Yaz lawsuit.
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Yaz Lawsuits Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What should I do if I want to speak with a Yasmin and Yaz attorney?
A: Fill out the form above on the right side of the page or call our toll-free number (866) 981-4800 for a free consultation with our Yasmin & Yaz attorneys.
Q: How much will Girard Gibbs charge me?
A: Nothing. Our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys do not charge our clients up front for bringing a Yaz lawsuit.
Q: How can a Yaz and Yasmin attorney help me?
A: If you or a loved one were injured as a result of taking Yaz or Yasmin, you may be entitled to financial compensation, and our Yaz and Yasmin attorneys may be able to help with a Yaz Lawsuit.
Q: What are Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are prescription birth control pills. Yaz has also been indicated to treat symptoms of PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder) as well as moderate acne. However, the FDA recently found that some of the Yaz advertisements were misleading and overstated the benefits of the pill. (See the FDA Yaz Warning Letters)
Q: What are the differences between Yaz and Yasmin?
A: Yaz and Yasmin are combination birth controls that use the hormones estrogen and progrestin. All three birth controls use the progestin hormone known as drospirenone, or drsp. Yasmin (generic Ocella) was the original birth control pill to use drospirenone. Yaz is similar to Yasmin and Ocella except that it uses less estrogen and uses a 24/4 day cycle, while Yasmin and Ocella are 21/7 day cycle birth contol pills.
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.
