Yaz / Yasmin

The birth control drugs Yaz, Yasmin, and the generic Ocella, are under investigation by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The oral contraceptive pills have been linked to blood clots, heart attacks, and strokes. Gallbladder disease is also a common side effect, as many previously healthy women have experienced gallstones and been forced to have their gallbladder surgically removed.

Since 2004, over 50 deaths have been associated with the prescription drugs.

First approved by the FDA in 2006, Yaz has become one of the most popular birth control pills on the market today. Unlike most oral contraceptive, Yaz comes in a 24/4 dosage, meaning the first 24 pills supply a dose of hormones while the last four are hormone free. The drug contains a synthetic type of progestin called drospirenone which can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood. This medical condition can result in potentially serious heart and health problems.

The birth control pill, Yasmin, was approved by the FDA in 2001. The drug differs from Yaz in that it contains a higher amount of estrogen and is taken on a normal 21/7 cycle. Combined U.S. sales of the two drugs manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals equal roughly $1 billion. Both are under scrutiny for causing serious life threatening side effects.

The two most common uses of Yaz/Yasmin are to treat:

Reports of elevated potassium levels are frequent among women suffering fatalities while using Yaz/Yasmin. In addition to death, the drugs have the potential to cause severe physical side effects including:

Emotional side effects associated with use of Yaz/Yasmin include:

If you are currently taking Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella, you should consult with your physician before making any change or discontinuing taking the medication. Decision about when to start or stop taking a medication should be made in consultation with your physician.

And if you or a loved one has suffered any of the potentially life threatening side effects brought on by the oral contraceptive drugs, call the Law Offices of Joe Bornstein today for a free and confidential consultation. You may be entitled to compensation.

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