Yaz, Yasmin, and the generic form Ocella is a type of birth control originally developed by Berlex Laboratories (a U.S. affiliate of Schering AG, Germany) that was first approved for use in 2001. In 2006, the drug company, Bayer, acquired Berlex and marketed a more recent version of Yasmin, called YAZ. Ocella is a generic version. Yasmin, Yaz, and Ocella all contain drospirenone, a "fourth generation" progestin. No other birth control pills contain drospirenone, except for these.
Serious Side Effects of Yaz
Yaz birth control contains a different type of hormone known as drsp or drospirenone. Drospirenone can increase a user's potassium levels. This can lead to serious health problems, which are particularly dangerous for those with kidney, liver and adrenal disease. In addition, other serious Yaz side effects include:
Yaz Heart attack
Yaz Stroke
Yaz Blood clots
Yaz Benign liver tumors
Yaz Deep vein thrombosis
Yaz Pulmonary embolism
Yaz Sudden death
Yaz Gallbladder problems
Other Yaz Side Effects That May Be Experienced
Severe allergic reactions including rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing.
Tightness in the chest swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue.
Serious yaz side effects associated with the use of Yaz birth control or Yasmin birth control pills have caused many women and their loved ones to seek additional information about the contraceptives. To receive comprehensive information about Yaz birth control pill side effects and treatment options please fill out the free case evaluation form on this page or call 1.800.856.6405 for a free legal consultation.
Things To Know About Yaz Birth Control & Questions For Your Doctor
Your doctor should evaluate your individual risk in taking the oral contraceptive Yaz or Yasmin and information such as medical history, age, health conditions and lifestyle choices (such as smoking or alchohol use) should be considered. Women with the following conditions may wish to abstain from the use of the Yaz oral contraceptive:
Women that are pregnant
Women with current or previous cancer of the breast, cervix, uterus or vagina
Women experiencing chest pain
Women who have had a heart attack
Women who have had a stroke
Women with current or previous liver tumors (both benign or cancerous)
Women with allergies to hormones used in oral contraceptives. (Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills use drospirenone).
Women with jaundice
Women with liver or adrenal disease or those with certain chronic conditions may be advised to forgo Yaz contraceptive treatment. Talk to your doctor about any health concerns you may have before using Yaz birth control pills.
The following side effects may occur in women 35 years of age and older or women who smoke 15 or more cigarettes a day:
Elevated potassium levels
Liver tumors
Cardiovascular issues (blood clots, stroke and heart attack)
Women who are or may become pregnant should not use Yaz birth control pills. Inform your doctor if you become pregnant while taking the oral contraceptive Yaz.
Yaz contains hormones that may harm a fetus and may be passed from mother to the child through breastfeeding. While taking Yaz, do not breastfeed.
Women who are allergic to drospirenone or ethinyl estradiol should not take Yaz.
Speak with a medical professional to address any concerns before beginning use of Yaz birth control.
Deceptive Yaz Advertising
Bayer has also improperly encouraged the use of Yaz birth control for conditions other than those in which the drug has been approved for. These false claims involved the ability of Yaz pirth control pills to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and all types of acne. In October 2008, the FDA issued a warning letter for deceptive claims. The FDA said claims made in the ads left the impression that the Yaz birth control pill was a treatment for PMS, when in fact it is only meant as a treatment for PMDD. The FDA also said that both ads left the impression that Yaz birth control is approved as a treatment for acne of all severities when Yaz birth control is only approved to treat moderate acne.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has sent several warning letters to Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. for what the FDA termed “misleading” advertising spots it found “particularly troubling” because they served to “undermine the communication of important risk information, minimizing these risks and misleadingly suggesting that the Yaz birth control pill is safer than has been demonstrated by substantial evidence or substantial clinical experience.”
Yaz Lawuit
If you or a loved one have suffered serious side effects of yaz such as a Yaz blood clot, injury or death while using Yaz birth control you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the yaz side effects lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free nationwide case evaluation. Our experienced Yaz attorneys can answer any questions you may have about the side effects of Yaz birth control or a potential Yaz lawsuit. Fill out the case evaluation form on this page or call toll free: 1.800.856.6405.
Under no c ircumstances should you discontinue taking any medication, including Yaz birth control or one the generic versions, without first consulting with your doctor.
Ennis & Ennis, P.A. is currently handling cases for the following Yaz Side Effects:
Yaz Liver Tumors
Yaz Blood Clots
Deep Vein Thrombosis
Gallbladder Problems or Gallbladder Removal
Heart Attack
Yaz Pulmonary Embolism
Stroke
Sudden Death
If you or a loved one have suffered serious yaz side effects such as a Yaz blood clot, injury or death while using Yaz you may be entitled to compensation. Contact the yaz side effects lawyers of Ennis & Ennis, P.A. today for a free nationwide case evaluation. Our experienced Yaz attorneys can answer any questions you may have about Yaz birth control side effects or a potential Yaz lawsuit. Fill out the case evaluation form on this page or call toll free: 1.800.856.6405.
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