Yaz
Both Yaz and Yasmine are a type of birth control pill produced by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. Yaz and Yasmine were also prescribed to treat moderate acne or severe forms of PMS. There has not been an official recall of Yaz or Yasmine yet, but 33,000 boxes of Yaz were recalled in 2009. There is some indication that Bayer had failed to properly test and research Yaz and Yasmine before they sold it to the general public.
Some of the injuries associated with Yaz or Yasmine include deep vein thrombosis, Pulmonary Embolism, Gallbladder Disease and some heart-related injuries.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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What Is Yaz?
Yaz (drospirenone) is a birth control pill that claims to be 99.9 percent effective when taken within four hours of the same time each day. It is produced by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals. more -
What is Yasmin?
Yasmin, which is also produced by Bayer HealthCare, is a form of birth control that contains the same amount of drospirenone as Yaz but less ethinyl estradiol, a bioactive form of estrogen that is … more -
What types of health problems are common?
Many lawsuit have been filed over alleged side effects of the birth control pills, which may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, (DVT), pulmonary embolysm (PE), … more
Legal Articles
- Dangerous Drugs and Product Liability Law
It is difficult for a consumer to adequately assess the safety of a drug before taking it based on limited knowledge. Instead we rely on others such as drug manufacturers, distributors, doctors and pharmacists to help us make the right decision regarding pharmaceutical drugs. While many drugs do what they are intended to do and help relieve our pain or improve our health, some drugs … more - Defective Drug Warning Labels and Off-Label Use
When doctors prescribe drugs they usually take great care to explain the potential side effects you may experience. These warnings are repeated by a pharmacist when you pick up your drugs, and persist on the lengthy warnings labels included with every prescription. These warning labels have been approved by the FDA, often after years of rigorous trials and testing. Drug companies can spend … more
