Yaz®-Yasmin®
The best selling birth control pill, Yaz®, and its predecessor, Yasmin, have been linked to serious side effects. If you or someone you know has suffered blood clots, pulmonary embolism, deep vein thrombosis, stroke, heart attack, liver tumors, breast cancer or death after taking Yaz or Yasmin, you should contact an attorney.
Manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Yasmin® and Yaz® are oral contraceptive combination drugs.
Although there are numerous brands of birth control pills available, Yasmin® and Yaz® dominate the market with more than a quarter market share between them.
One of the reasons for the popularity of Yaz® was Bayer’s aggressive promotion. However, certain television advertisements for Yaz caused the FDA to issue a warning letter to Bayer saying that the commercials overstated the drug’s benefits while understating its risks. The Attorney Generals of 27 states joined the FDA in claiming that Bayer’s ads ran afoul of federal laws against promoting unapproved uses of a drug. The ads allegedly implied that Yaz® could be used to treat or cure a variety of other conditions associated with menstruation such as premenstrual syndrome (PMS), acne, and muscle aches.
The warning letter also noted that Yaz® actually has additional risks compared to other birth control pills because it contains drospirenone, a progestin that can increase potassium levels. The side effects of drospirenone include an increased risk of serious heart and other health problems. Thus, Yaz® and Yasmin® are linked to life-threatening injuries including blood clot, stroke, heart attack, and pulmonary embolism.
In response, Bayer agreed to run a $20 million advertising campaign to correct the misrepresentations. Bayer also agreed to submit all Yaz® ads for federal screening for the next six years. Yaz® and Yasmin® are already the subject of multiple federal lawsuits. The lawsuits allege that Bayer failed to warn of the increased risk of injury associated with these birth control pills while overpromoting their benefits. Furthermore, the FDA has allegedly received many more reports of adverse events for Yaz® and Yasmin® than for other birth control pills that have been on the market longer. Individuals who have suffered injuries as a result of Yaz® or Yasmin® birth control are eligible to seek compensation for their losses by filing a lawsuit. If you or a loved one has been harmed by the use of Yasmin® or Yaz®, you need to explore your legal options before it is too late. The Kansas City, Missouri law firm of Peterson & Associates, P.C. has successfully resolved thousands of cases involving pharmaceutical and medical device manufactures. Let us put our experience and expertise to work for you. Contact the law offices of Peterson & Associates, P.C. for a free consultation by calling 816-LAW-FIRM, or by clicking below to submit online.
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