Birth control pills that combine the estrogen ethinyl estradiol with the progestin drospirenone are linked to adverse health effects. The pills are sold under the brand name Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella.
The Food & Drug Administration (FDA) has warned Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, the maker of Yaz and Yasmin, of its potential legal liability in marketing these drugs. (Ocella is distributed by Barr Laboratories, Inc.)
Women taking birth control pills using drospirenone as the progestin compound were more than 600% more likely to suffer blood clots than women who took no oral contraceptive, according to studies published in the British Medical Journal.
Blood clots in the lungs, called pulmonary embolism, is a potentially fatal condition. Blood clots that develop in the major veins in the body can lead to Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT).
DVT is a condition sited in several lawsuits already filed by Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella users in states across the country.
Yaz and Yasmin are the two biggest selling oral contraceptives in the world, according to independent research company IMS Health. Yaz and Yasmin accounted for more than $1.8 billion in revenues for Bayer in the first quarter of 2009.
It is important that if you or a loved one has suffered harm because of these birth control pills, you need to act quickly to ensure your rights are protected.
If you have taken any drug with serious side effects, an attorney at the Law Offices of Jeff Martin can talk to you about product liability or any other legal issues related to your injury.
At The Law Offices of Jeff Martin, serving Tulsa and communities in Oklahoma, an experienced Yaz lawyer can help if you feel that you or a loved one has been injured by Yaz/Yasmin/Ocella or any other birth-control pills. Contact us. Remember, your initial consultation is free, and you don't pay unless you win. Call us today in Tulsa area at 728-8888 or use our toll free number 800-980-9205.
