The birth control pills Yaz and Yasmin have been linked to serious side effects, including heart attack, stroke, pulmonary embolus, deep vein thrombosis (DVT), kidney disease, liver disease, gallbladder disease, organ failure and death.

The FDA Issued Repeated Warnings to the Manufacturer of Yaz and Yasmin for Overstating the Benefits and Minimizing the Risks Associated with the Products
The FDA accused Bayer of misleading consumers by overstating the benefits of Yaz and Yasmin and failing to properly warn users about the extremely serious side effects of Yaz in comparison to other birth control pills on the market. As a result, the FDA issued two warning letters to Bayer in 2003 and 2008. Furthermore, as part of an agreement with the FDA, Bayer was required to run an ad campaign to correct previous misleading statements. 

What is the problem?
Yaz and Yasmin are currently the most popular oral contraceptives on the market. Yaz is a combination oral contraceptive containing estrogen (ethinyl estradiol) and progestin (drospirenone), distributed by Bayer Corp, that was marketed to decrease symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder. Yaz and Yasmin contain drospirenone, a new type of progestin hormone, which may increase the potassium levels of some users to dangerously high levels. High levels of potassium can increase the risk of serious health problems including heart arrhythmias, blood clots, stroke, and heart attacks. Yaz and Yasmin users who are especially at risk are those who are obese, diabetic, or have high blood pressure.

What are some of the serious reported side-effects?

• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Cardiac arrhythmias
• Pulmonary embolus
• Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
• Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
• Kidney disease
• Liver problems and tumors
• Organ failure
• Gallbladder disease
• Sudden death

Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Filed
Numerous lawsuits have been filed nationwide by persons injured by Yasmin or Yaz. The lawsuits allege that that the manufacturer, Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, overstated the benefits of Yaz and Yasmin and failed to provide adequate warnings regarding the serious health risks associated with the products.

If you or a loved one suffered a serious side effect following the use Yaz or Yasmin, please contact us for a free and confidential case review.