Thousand File Suit Against Bayer for Increased Risks of Taking Yaz
The Washington Times reported recently that Bayer, the maker of the popular birth control Yaz, is currently facing thousands of lawsuits regarding the safety of the drug. The lawsuits were filed due to Yaz’sincreased risk of blood clots to users. This increased risk has led to serious injuries such as heart attacks, strokes and gallbladder disease for many women. In August, a study published in the British Medical Journal found evidence that Yaz, and its predecessor Yasmin, led to a higher risk of blood clots than other forms of birth control. A generic form of the birth control, Ocella, may lead to this increased risk of blood clots as well. The three drugs, Yaz, Yasmin, and Ocella, contain drospirenone, which is blamed for the increased risk of blood clots.
Many clients pursuing cases against Bayer have no history of problems with blood clotting. The FDA issued a letter to Bayer last year, telling it to cease misleading advertising for Yaz. At the time, Bayer was running television advertisements that overstated the benefits of the drug and downplayed the severity of its side effects.
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If you or a loved one has taken Yaz, Yasmin, or Ocella, and has suffered from blood clots, heart attack, strokes, or gallbladder disease, contact our experienced personal injury attorneys today. The Pintas Law Firm can provide you with a free, no-obligation consultation and explain your legal rights.