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Side Effects of Yasmin and Yaz

Yasmin and Yaz are combined oral contraceptives manufactured by Bayer. These drugs contain ethinyl estradiol, which are found in most oral contraceptives. Moreover, these prescription drugs also contain drospirenone, or a new type of progestin that is a unique component not used in other birth control pills approved by the FDA.

Both Yasmin & Yaz lawsuits contain similar allegations such as the inadequacy of warnings since it fails to indicate properly the risks associated with the use of drospirenone. For instance, this substance increases the chances for women to suffer from a range of side effects including heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism, gallbladder disease, cardiac arrhythmias, deep vein thrombosis, kidney disorders and even death.

In addition, drospirenone can lead to an increase in blood potassium levels and eventually cause hyperkalemia. This condition disrupts heart rhythms and causes sudden death. Those who are susceptible to this serious medical condition are individuals who have pre-existing adrenal, liver and kidney disease.According to the FDA, there were more than 50 cases of serious side effects and deaths due to Yasmin and Yaz, which occurred between 2004 and 2008.

The ages of women who suffered from severe conditions range from 17 to late 40s. Causes of death include pulmonary embolism, stroke, high blood potassium levels, and cardiac arrest.

Key Facts about Bayer

Bayer Technology Services is one of the leading pharmaceutical companies that offer holistic solutions to a wide range of health and medical conditions. At present, the Bayer subsidiary employs over 2,000 health experts from several parts of the world. Its headquarters are located in Leverkusen, among other areas in Germany. Furthermore, Bayer has its regional offices in various countries including the United States, Belgium, Mexico, People's Republic of china, Russia, United Arab Emirates, Singapore and India

Lawsuits Against BayerIn July 2013, 11 new Yasmin lawsuits were filed in the federal and district court, with 10 in Ohio and 1 in Wisconsin. All of the complaints claimed that extreme side effects of Yasmin or Yaz caused injuries to the plaintiffs. In addition, the number of federal and state Yaz lawsuits continues to increase this year, which has led to FDA's third warning that Bayer's marketing and advertisements for Yaz and Yasmin are misleading.

These warnings by the FDA also indicated that Yasmin ads presented exaggerated claims about the benefits of the drug and failed to mention possible side effects. Because of the pressure from state attorneys and the FDA, the pharmaceutical company agreed to spend about $20 million for its corrective advertising campaign about these birth control pills

Finding the Right Attorney for Yasmin Lawsuits

Making the best decision as to file a claim or not can be quite difficult. Thus, it is imperative that you consult an attorney to help you determine your options for the specific birth control case. You may begin the intricate process of submitting a case by contacting us on our website www.yasminclaims.org who can start looking into your case. By speaking with your attorney, you can learn more about the possible consequences of filing a Yaz or Yasmin lawsuit.