The risk of Yaz and Yasmin side effects have been well-publicized in recent times, due to the high risk of serious complications from the birth control pills including heart attack, stroke, and blood clots. A recent study has uncovered another worrying fact – Yaz is the most popular oral contraceptive for teenaged girls. The study, made my Thomson Reuters, was released at the end of March and proves that the controversial fourth-generation pill is more popular than it has ever been.
The study was based on statistics collected between 2002 and 2009 and surveyed over 3 million American women. It also proves that, despite the fact that Yaz was made to run ads with corrections that outlined serious side effects associated with the product, their previous ads – which glossed over complications and touted benefits such as mild acne treatment and reduction of severe PMS – perhaps remain stuck in the minds of consumers.
The millions of teenage girls are at risk for side effects such as blood clots, pulmonary embolism, and Yaz gallbladder problems associated with the medication, just as older women are at risk for the same side effects. The drospirenone-based birth control products have been shown to cause more than six times as many blood clot related side effects than other oral contraceptives.
There are already more than seven thousand Yaz-related lawsuits in courts throughout the United States at present, and it is unclear how many plaintiffs are teenaged. Furthermore, a number of these lawsuits are wrongful death lawsuits filed by family members – Yaz has claimed the lives of several young women with serious side effects like pulmonary embolism, which kills 60,000 Americans per year. It is not clear how many of these deaths are caused by Yaz.
The increase in Yaz use by young women may result in an increase of Yaz lawsuits after they experience some of the side effects of the product.
Tuesday, April 19, 2011
Thursday, April 7, 2011
Yaz Lawsuits Over Misleading Warnings
Yaz has been controversial for several years since more and more women have been reporting serious side effects and complications as a result of taking the popular fourth-generation birth control. Yaz, manufactured by the Bayer Corporation, was advertised as a safe, effective, and new birth control method for modern women. The serious side effects that have been linked to the drospirenone-based birth control were downplayed to the point that the Food and Drug Administration had to give Bayer a warning for misleading advertising.
One of the most common side effects of Yaz birth control is the development of blood clots, which can contribute to other serious medical conditions – stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and Yaz pulmonary embolism, to name a few. Lawsuits against Bayer in relation to Yaz could be effective if a woman has suffered a blood clot, due to the severity of the condition and how common it is with those who have taken Yaz birth control.
The Food and Drug Administration found issues with early Yaz marketing, which promised the pill was safe, effective, and was useful for more than just birth control – it also reduced the symptoms of severe PMS and moderate acne. Bayer was cited for overstating the effectiveness of the drug – it was not FDA-approved to treat either severe PMS or acne – and minimizing the potential for serious side effects. These advertisements were pulled, but unfortunately women had already been led to believe these things about Yaz.
Yaz and its sister drug Yasmin are very similar, but Yasmin contains a higher dosage of estrogen. Both of them contain the synthetic progestin drospirenone. Studies surrounding drospirenone have produced multiple results – but many medical professionals do believe that Yaz comes with a higher than normal risk of serious side effects brought on by the synthetic hormone. Women are around six times more likely to experience blood clots while taking Yaz than while taking any other form of hormonal birth control, and for those that do experience such side effects it is highly recommended to consult a Yaz lawyer.
One of the most common side effects of Yaz birth control is the development of blood clots, which can contribute to other serious medical conditions – stroke, heart attack, deep vein thrombosis, and Yaz pulmonary embolism, to name a few. Lawsuits against Bayer in relation to Yaz could be effective if a woman has suffered a blood clot, due to the severity of the condition and how common it is with those who have taken Yaz birth control.
The Food and Drug Administration found issues with early Yaz marketing, which promised the pill was safe, effective, and was useful for more than just birth control – it also reduced the symptoms of severe PMS and moderate acne. Bayer was cited for overstating the effectiveness of the drug – it was not FDA-approved to treat either severe PMS or acne – and minimizing the potential for serious side effects. These advertisements were pulled, but unfortunately women had already been led to believe these things about Yaz.
Yaz and its sister drug Yasmin are very similar, but Yasmin contains a higher dosage of estrogen. Both of them contain the synthetic progestin drospirenone. Studies surrounding drospirenone have produced multiple results – but many medical professionals do believe that Yaz comes with a higher than normal risk of serious side effects brought on by the synthetic hormone. Women are around six times more likely to experience blood clots while taking Yaz than while taking any other form of hormonal birth control, and for those that do experience such side effects it is highly recommended to consult a Yaz lawyer.
Tuesday, April 5, 2011
Yaz Lawsuit Stems from Potentially Deadly Side Effects
Side effects of popular fourth-generation Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills, which are manufactured by the Bayer Corporation, have been serious enough to be deadly in some cases, prompting many women to file suit against the manufacturers of the medication. Women who have experienced side effects related to Yaz, such as gallbladder disease, pulmonary thrombosis, blood clotting, heart attack, pulmonary embolism, or stroke, should contact a lawyer as soon as possible to discuss their eligibility to file suit against Bayer. Many women are taking this course of action because the possible settlement could help alleviate financial and emotional strains caused by the side effects of Yaz – lost wages, medical and legal costs, and pain and suffering, along with other costs.
An important part of many lawsuits is the belief that the manufacturers of Yaz were negligent in the marketing and testing of their product. Initial marketing of the product touted the birth control pills as safe and effective, while warning labels did not outline potential side effects with enough care. Bayer apparently did not perform appropriate studies after the release of the product that could have detected problems and safety issues and therefore prevented injury to hundreds – maybe thousands – of women.
Yaz and Yasmin users experience unique sets of problems based on their different side effects, which is where multidistrict litigation comes into play. Instead of being consolidated into a class action lawsuit, Yaz and Yasmin cases are going through multidistrict litigation, which is similar to class action in that pretrial processes take place together and help move the cases forward through the legal system.
However, unlike class action, each case retains its individuality and is returned to the court from which it originated after the pretrial process for the rest of the legal proceedings. This ensures a result that takes into account all of the patient’s concerns and side effects.
An important part of many lawsuits is the belief that the manufacturers of Yaz were negligent in the marketing and testing of their product. Initial marketing of the product touted the birth control pills as safe and effective, while warning labels did not outline potential side effects with enough care. Bayer apparently did not perform appropriate studies after the release of the product that could have detected problems and safety issues and therefore prevented injury to hundreds – maybe thousands – of women.
Yaz and Yasmin users experience unique sets of problems based on their different side effects, which is where multidistrict litigation comes into play. Instead of being consolidated into a class action lawsuit, Yaz and Yasmin cases are going through multidistrict litigation, which is similar to class action in that pretrial processes take place together and help move the cases forward through the legal system.
However, unlike class action, each case retains its individuality and is returned to the court from which it originated after the pretrial process for the rest of the legal proceedings. This ensures a result that takes into account all of the patient’s concerns and side effects.
Friday, April 1, 2011
Who Are Yaz's Victims of Gallbladder Disease?
Thousands of women have filed a lawsuit complaining that Yaz gallbladder disease developed as a result of taking the birth control pills. There have been claims that the hormones in these birth control pills increase cholesterol levels in the bile and decrease gallbladder movement resulting in gallstone formation. Individuals with Yaz or Yasmin related gallbladder disease are interested in each new Yasmin lawsuit update. Even those who have not personally been effected are still interested because they may find they have questions left unanswered.
The gallbladder is an organ near the liver. It is pear shaped and serves as a storage center for extra bile so that the body is able to better absorb fats. The most common treatment for individuals diagnosed with Yaz or Yasmin gallbladder disease is surgery to remove the gallbladder called a cholecystectomy. This procedure is most commonly done as a laparoscopic surgery which is minimally invasive, and most patients are allowed to return home the same day. Certain individuals are at higher risk for complications arising from surgery. These risk factors include: smoking, obesity, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary diseases, pregnancy, and the use of certain drugs. Surgical risks should be thoroughly discussed with your physician prior to surgery. In rare cases perforation of the bowel or liver may occur during the surgery. Some patients experience pain in the shoulder and chest following the surgery.
Yaz and Yasmin both contain the hormones drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, and they are manufactured and marketed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin and ethinyl estradiol a synthetic estrogen which when used in combination is intended to prevent pregnancy. The FDA has approved these drugs for the prevention of pregnancy, treatment of moderate acne, and for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
The gallbladder is an organ near the liver. It is pear shaped and serves as a storage center for extra bile so that the body is able to better absorb fats. The most common treatment for individuals diagnosed with Yaz or Yasmin gallbladder disease is surgery to remove the gallbladder called a cholecystectomy. This procedure is most commonly done as a laparoscopic surgery which is minimally invasive, and most patients are allowed to return home the same day. Certain individuals are at higher risk for complications arising from surgery. These risk factors include: smoking, obesity, cardiovascular disease, pulmonary diseases, pregnancy, and the use of certain drugs. Surgical risks should be thoroughly discussed with your physician prior to surgery. In rare cases perforation of the bowel or liver may occur during the surgery. Some patients experience pain in the shoulder and chest following the surgery.
Yaz and Yasmin both contain the hormones drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol, and they are manufactured and marketed by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin and ethinyl estradiol a synthetic estrogen which when used in combination is intended to prevent pregnancy. The FDA has approved these drugs for the prevention of pregnancy, treatment of moderate acne, and for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD).
Thursday, March 31, 2011
Patients Wonder How Long they have to File Yasmin Lawsuit
Users of the popular fourth generation drospirenone birth control pills Yaz or Yasmin who have experienced any of the side effects associated with them should consult a Yaz lawyer who is knowledgeable about the products in order to determine whether or not they have a case. Side effects that have been reported include blood clots, gallbladder disease, heart attack, and stroke.
For some users, it will be too late to file a suit. However, for most side effect victims, there is still time – the Yaz, Yasmin statute of limitations related to personal injury vary from state to state, and in most states the statue of limitations is 2 to 4 years after the discovery of the injury. This means users of products that may cause side effects have 2 to 4 years after the side effect is discovered to file suit. Unfortunately, this time has expired for some women on the pill.
Yasmin has been on the market in the United States since 2001, and Yaz has been available since 2006. Health problems relating to these medications may appear right away, or might crop up after years of use without any Yaz side effects. It is important for a plaintiff to know when side effects first arose when filing a lawsuit. In addition, there are circumstances in which a judge may choose to extend a statue of limitations for a particular case – for example, if a medical professional leads a patient to believe that a condition they are suffering stems from something other than a medication they have been taking, if the medication is proven to be at fault the statue of limitations may be extended. Potential plaintiffs should not only inform their attorney of the first appearance of a side effect, but also of when they may have discovered the possibility of the side effect being linked to Yaz or Yasmin.
For some users, it will be too late to file a suit. However, for most side effect victims, there is still time – the Yaz, Yasmin statute of limitations related to personal injury vary from state to state, and in most states the statue of limitations is 2 to 4 years after the discovery of the injury. This means users of products that may cause side effects have 2 to 4 years after the side effect is discovered to file suit. Unfortunately, this time has expired for some women on the pill.
Yasmin has been on the market in the United States since 2001, and Yaz has been available since 2006. Health problems relating to these medications may appear right away, or might crop up after years of use without any Yaz side effects. It is important for a plaintiff to know when side effects first arose when filing a lawsuit. In addition, there are circumstances in which a judge may choose to extend a statue of limitations for a particular case – for example, if a medical professional leads a patient to believe that a condition they are suffering stems from something other than a medication they have been taking, if the medication is proven to be at fault the statue of limitations may be extended. Potential plaintiffs should not only inform their attorney of the first appearance of a side effect, but also of when they may have discovered the possibility of the side effect being linked to Yaz or Yasmin.
Wednesday, March 30, 2011
Will There Be A Yaz Recall?
Many are wondering if the FDA is ever going to decide to order a complete Yaz recall. It hasn’t happened yet and it may never happen. But considering the history of the drug and the allegations made against both the drug and its manufacturers it is very possible that there is a Yaz recall in the near future.
Thousands of women have found themselves the victim of Yaz and Yasmin side effects. Some of the most common (and serious) Yaz and Yasmin side effects include: gallbladder disease, stroke and pulmonary embolism. During a 4 year time span (from 2004 to 2008) there were 50 reports of Yaz and Yasmin linked deaths reported to the FDA.
A lethal Yaz pulmonary embolism can also occur. This occurs after a blood clot forms and it then travels through the bloodstream and ends up blocking the main artery of the lung.
The British Medical Journal published a study in 2009 that confirmed the dangers posed by Yaz and Yasmin. The study clearly showed that there was a 6.3-fold increase in blood clot incidence among women on drospirenone containing pills like Yaz and Yasmin.
Another major Yaz or Yasmin side effect is gallbladder disease. There are more than 6,000 US lawsuits currently filed against Bayer. Gallbladder claims make up more than 40% of the 6,000.
A recall is ordered by the FDA when new discoveries are made or new information is revealed that indicates that a drug that is currently approved for use actually has a risk-benefit profile leaving the risk outweighing the benefits available through proper use of the drug. Weighing the risks against the benefits is nowhere near an exact science; it is merely opinion based on fact and circumstance. Therefore it cannot be determined if and when the FDA will issue a Yasmin or Yaz recall. There is not set numerical point at which the recall will automatically ensue.
Darvocet (a popular painkiller) was recalled by the FDA in 2010. It had been on the market and used regularly as a common pain killer for over 50 years. New testing and analysis on Darvocet led the conclusions that the drug could potentially cause cardiac arrhythmia even when it was taken correctly as prescribed.
Past experiences like the Darvocet recall indicate that future studies on Yaz and Yasmin will be vital in creating the impetus needed to bring the risk-benefit profile to light clearly in order to result in a recall. Yaz and Yasmin have been on the market for less than a decade.
Many hope that new research will come to light regarding Yaz and Yasmin that will lead the FDA to call for a recall on the oral contraceptive that so obviously has causal connections to both gallbladder disease and blood clots.
Thousands of women have found themselves the victim of Yaz and Yasmin side effects. Some of the most common (and serious) Yaz and Yasmin side effects include: gallbladder disease, stroke and pulmonary embolism. During a 4 year time span (from 2004 to 2008) there were 50 reports of Yaz and Yasmin linked deaths reported to the FDA.
Yaz, Yasmin side effects: What Causes Them?
Yaz and Yasmin are both oral contraceptives. They contain a relatively new synthetic progestin called drospirenone. Experts speculate that drospirenone may cause potassium fluctuations. Potassium fluctuations can slow the heart rate. A decrease in the speed of the heart rate can result in an increased likelihood of blood clot formation.A lethal Yaz pulmonary embolism can also occur. This occurs after a blood clot forms and it then travels through the bloodstream and ends up blocking the main artery of the lung.
The British Medical Journal published a study in 2009 that confirmed the dangers posed by Yaz and Yasmin. The study clearly showed that there was a 6.3-fold increase in blood clot incidence among women on drospirenone containing pills like Yaz and Yasmin.
Another major Yaz or Yasmin side effect is gallbladder disease. There are more than 6,000 US lawsuits currently filed against Bayer. Gallbladder claims make up more than 40% of the 6,000.
Increasing Reports of Adverse Reaction Has Not Resulted in Yaz Recall
There is no evidence that Yaz or Yasmin is more effective than other forms of birth control. At the same time there is evidence that Yaz or Yasmin is more dangerous than other forms of birth control due to the side effects. In spite of this, the FDA has no yet issued a Yasmin or Yaz recall.A recall is ordered by the FDA when new discoveries are made or new information is revealed that indicates that a drug that is currently approved for use actually has a risk-benefit profile leaving the risk outweighing the benefits available through proper use of the drug. Weighing the risks against the benefits is nowhere near an exact science; it is merely opinion based on fact and circumstance. Therefore it cannot be determined if and when the FDA will issue a Yasmin or Yaz recall. There is not set numerical point at which the recall will automatically ensue.
Darvocet (a popular painkiller) was recalled by the FDA in 2010. It had been on the market and used regularly as a common pain killer for over 50 years. New testing and analysis on Darvocet led the conclusions that the drug could potentially cause cardiac arrhythmia even when it was taken correctly as prescribed.
Past experiences like the Darvocet recall indicate that future studies on Yaz and Yasmin will be vital in creating the impetus needed to bring the risk-benefit profile to light clearly in order to result in a recall. Yaz and Yasmin have been on the market for less than a decade.
Many hope that new research will come to light regarding Yaz and Yasmin that will lead the FDA to call for a recall on the oral contraceptive that so obviously has causal connections to both gallbladder disease and blood clots.
Monday, March 28, 2011
Yaz Lawsuits Flood Courts Over Serious Side Effects
Amidst allegations that their birth control brands Yaz and Yasmin, drospirenone products, can cause serious and possibly life-threatening side effects, the Bayer Corporation has been flooded with Yaz lawsuits from women who feel that the company misrepresented its product.
Concerning side effects that some women have experienced include blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, gall bladder disease, and pancreatitis – even in patients who would have otherwise been healthy. The Food and Drug Administration has advised the Bayer Corporation that they have misrepresented their product in advertisements, in which they exaggerate the benefits of the product and gloss over the more worrying side effects.
Despite this, neither the Food and Drug Administration nor the Bayer Corporation have issued a recall of the product, and many lawsuits are being filed by women who have suffered some of the more serious side effects. Bayer Corporation has failed to acknowledge that the risks of taking Yaz or Yasmin outweigh the benefits, especially since there are other medications on the market that perform the task that these drugs are meant to.
The number of women who are reporting serious complications relating to these medications is on the increase, but Yaz and Yasmin remain among the most popular forms of oral contraceptives on the market.
If you've been injured, your best option is to consult a Yaz lawyer experienced in pharmaceutical litigation and product liability lawsuits. Many young women have had serious adverse side effects while on Yaz birth control.
If you've been injured, your best option is to consult a Yaz lawyer experienced in pharmaceutical litigation and product liability lawsuits. Many young women have had serious adverse side effects while on Yaz birth control.
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