The birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin have been linked to serious circulatory problems. If you or a loved one have suffered serious side effects or died after taking Yaz or Yasmin, you may be entitled to money damages. Call us at 1(888)HELP-751 (1-888-435-7751) or complete our quick intake form to receive a FREE case evaluation.
Since 2004, more than 50 deaths linked to Yaz and Yasmin have been reported to the FDA. Some of these women were as young as 17. In December of 2011, two Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committees recommended that the drugs carry stronger warnings about the risks of potentially life-threatening blood clots.[1]
Yaz and Yasmin contain the synthetic hormone drospirenone which can cause an increased risk for:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism (PE)
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- Death
The FDA met with a panel of experts in December 2011 after receiving numerous reports from women who have suffered serious injuries while using either Yaz or Yasmin and decided to add a stronger safety warning informing patients of an increased risk for developing blood clots which can lead to other serious injuries.
Yaz advertisements draw repeated FDA warnings
Bayer, the manufacturer of Yaz, received FDA warnings in 2003 and 2008 for both overstating the benefits and minimizing the serious safety risks of Yaz. Federal laws prohibit drug companies from promoting unapproved uses of a drug. In 2009 Bayer was required to run a $20 million advertising campaign to correct previous misleading Yaz advertisements.
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If you or a loved one have suffered serious side effects or died after taking Yaz or Yasmin, you may be entitled to money damages. Call us at 1(888)HELP-751 (1-888-435-7751) or complete our quick intake form to receive a FREE case evaluation.