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Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit

The Yaz® birth control pill has been on the market since 2006. Yaz is taken orally once daily to prevent pregnancy.

Yaz differs from other birth control methods because it contains a progestin hormone called drospirenone, which can increase potassium levels in the bloodstream.

Dangerous Side Effects

Yaz has been linked with serious adverse heart problems. In a reprimanding letter sent to the manufacturer of Yaz, the Food and Drug  Administration warns of blood clots, heart attack, stroke, and gall bladder disease in Yaz users (1).

The FDA goes on to say, "Yaz has additional risks because it contains the progestin, drospirenone […] can lead to hyperkalemia in high risk patients, which may result in potentially serious heart and health problems. Women taking Yaz must be concerned about the drug interactions that could increase potassium, in addition to the drug interactions common to all combination oral contraceptives (1)."

The Yaz birth control lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough are investigating these cases and are available to speak with anyone who used Yaz and suffered a heart attack, stroke, or blood clot. We want to help.

Elevated Potassium Levels

Yaz has also been linked to a condition known as hyperkalemia. Hyperkalemia is a condition that describes abnormal levels of potassium in the bloodstream, which can lead to fatal arrhythmias. Arrhythmias are disorders of the speed at which the heart beats.

Heart Attack, Stroke, and Blood Clots

Yaz and other oral contraceptives present an increased risk of heart attack in users (2), especially in smokers. In addition to heart attack, there is an established link between oral contraceptives and blood clots and stroke.

Yaz Marketed for Unapproved Uses

In January 2009, the FDA required the maker of Yaz, which had run commercials claiming Yaz could be used to treat headaches and acne (uses that are not approved by the FDA), to launch a campaign correcting those false claims.

The FDA said, "These violations are concerning from a public health perspective because they encourage use of Yaz in circumstances other than those in which the drug has been approved, over-promise the benefits and minimize the risks associated with Yaz (1)."

Yaz is still on the market today. We Want to Help.

If you or someone you care about took Yaz and suffered a blood clot, stroke, or heart attack, the drug injury lawyers at Ferrer, Poirot & Wansbrough would like to speak with you. Call us or fill out a free online consultation form today.

Sources:
  1. "Yaz (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) Tablets Warning Letter to Bayer HealthCare," from the Food and Drug Administration Web site at www.fda.gov.
  2. "Yaz  Prescribing Information," from the Yaz warning label. Accessed 4/3/09 via www.yaz-us.com.

Yaz® is a registered trademark of Bayer Pharmaceuticals and is used here only to identify the product in question. This law firm is not associated with, sponsored by, or affiliated with Bayer Pharmaceuticals or the Food and Drug Administration.

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