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Yaz (Yasmin) Side Effects Lawsuit

What is Yasmin, YAZ, Ocella

YAZ, also known as Yasmin or by its generic name Ocella is a birth control pill originally developed and manufactured by Berlex Laboratories, (a U.S affiliate of Schering AG). YAZ, Yasmin, Ocella (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is a combination birth control pill which contain two types of hormones, estrogen and a progestin. It is the only 24/4-day pill with the unique hormone, drospirenone (drsp) and its manufacturer boasts that the product provides additional health benefits other then pregnancy prevention.

In 2006 Bayer AG acquired Berlex Labs and began marketing the product as a “different type of birth control pill”. The company claims that YAZ is the only birth control pill which can help treat the emotional and physical symptoms of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) while also reducing the effects of moderate acne. It the top-selling birth control pill in the United States with nearly 11-20 percent of the birth control pill market share. In 2008, more than $600 million dollars of YAZ sales were made in the U.S.

Dangerous Side Effects Experienced After Taking Yasmin, YAZ, Ocella

Tragically, Yaz birth control has been found to cause a range of serious side effects, some of which have even resulted in sudden death. Some serious adverse events reported after using Yasmin, YAZ and/or Ocella include:

  • Heart Attack
  • Cardiac Arrhythmias
  • Stroke
  • Pulmonary embolism (an artery in the lung is blocked)
  • Blood Clots (Non-Vaginal)
  • Kidney Failure
  • Seizures
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Hepaic Adenomas
  • Sudden Death

If you, or someone you love, experienced any of these symptoms after taking Yasmin, YAZ or Ocella and would like the attorneys at Nolan Law Group to review your case, please contact us.

FDA Warnings

On several occasions Bayer AG/Berlex has been reprimanded the Food and Drug Administration over questionable advertising campaigns which suggest that Yasmin/Yaz has less side effects than other contraceptive medications. In 2003, 2008 and 2009 the FDA issued Bayer AG/ Berlex a warning letters regarding false claims being made in their television commercials, citing them for violations of certain Federal Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act provisions. The warnings focused on the companies claim that YAZ has the ability to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and all types of acne, while omitting or minimizing the significant risks associated with the drug.

2003 FDA Warning Letter

2008 FDA Warning Letter

2009 FDA Warning Letter

If you, or someone you love, have been injured using Yasmin, YAZ or Ocella, and would like the attorneys at Nolan Law Group to review your case, please contact us.

Recent Yasmin, Yaz, Ocealla News/Articles/Links

As a result of the FDA warning letters, Bayer AG/Berlex stopped running the missleading ads, and were forced to modify their advertising campaign, which cost the company almost $20 milliion dollars. Per stipulations in the settlment agreeemnt, Bayer AG/Berlex must also submit all future TV ads to the FDA for pre-approval.

FDA warns Bayer over birth control pill ads

Bayer settles claims with N.C., other states over birth control drug Yaz

Bayer settles Yaz advertising case with states

If you, or someone you love, have been injured using Yasmin, YAZ or Ocella, and would like the attorneys at Nolan Law Group to review your case, please contact us.

Legal Rights

If you or someone you love have been injured from the use of Yasmin, YAZ or Ocella, you have the right to file a legal claim. Our attoneys can help you determine if you have a case and how to file a claim. All claims are handled on a contingency fee basis, meaning you do not have to pay attorney fees unless you are awarded compensation.

If you would like the attorneys at Nolan Law Group to review your case, please contact us.

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