Two recently released studies in a British Medical Journal have reported that the oral contraceptive drugs Yasmin and Yaz have been linked to serious and life threatening side effects such as blood clots, stroke, heart attack and death in otherwise healthy young women who were taking the birth control pill. Yaz, which is nearly identical to Yasmin birth control, is a newer type of oral contraceptive sold by Bayer. It has been aggressively marketed without adequate warnings about potentially life-threatening side effects. Yaz and Yasmin are different from other birth control pills available in the United States because they contain drospirenone, a progestin which increase blood potassium levels and increase the risk of:
•· Blood clots in the legs
•· Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
•· Kidney damage
•· Blood clots in the lungs (Pulmonary embolism)
•· Gall bladder disease
•· Pancreatitis
•· Stroke
•· Heart attack
•· Death
If you or a loved one have suffered any of the above side effects as a direct result of using Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella, which is the generic version of the brand name equivalent you may be entitled to financial compensation. Our compassionate and experienced team of product liability attorneys are here to help and will answer your questions free of charge. For a free consultation and claim evaluation with an experienced Yaz/Yasmin lawsuit attorney call the law firm of Freidin • Dobrinsky at 1-866-495-8060.
