Yaz, Yasmin, Ocella Linked to Serious Injuries
Yaz Birth Control
The Yaz lawsuit attorney is investigating the potential for lawsuits throughout the United States for users of Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella birth control pills. These oral contraceptives have been linked to serious injuries including blood clots, deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolisms or stroke. We are representing victims of these birth control pills who have suffered serious personal injury or even death.
Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella Birth Control Pills
Approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella (all containing drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) are birth control pills that are oral contraceptives. In addition, Yaz has been prescribed to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder and moderate acne.
Women who have been prescribed Yaz or Yasmin may be entitled to financial compensation if they have experienced:
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Death
- Gallbladder Disease
- Kidney Disease
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Deep Vein Thrombosis
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- Liver Tumors
A number of lawsuits have been filed nationwide against the drug makers, alleging that they:
- Failed to adequately warn patients about the potential side effects associated with Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella.
- Failed to adequately warn medical professionals about the potential side effects associated with these birth control pills.
- Failed to adequately test and research Yaz and Yasmin to determine whether patients who took the drug faced an increased risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, and other side effects.
- Aggressively marketed Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella despite the known life-threatening dangers associated with the birth control pills.
Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella Birth Control Injury
If you or a family member have used the prescription contraceptives Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella, and noticed any of these adverse side effects, you should contact a physician immediately. If you feel that you may need legal representation in this matter or are interested in more information on Yaz lawsuits, please fill out the short Free Case Evaluation form to the right and an experienced Yaz lawsuit attorney will assist you in evaluating your case. Or you may call us toll free at (888) 665-0077.