Yaz and Yasmin have dominated the oral contraceptive market due in part to the aggressive marketing campaign put forth by the manufacturer, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals. Now these two oral contraceptives are the subject of multiple lawsuits that allege they are responsible for life-threatening side effects.

These lawsuits allege that Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals has failed to adequately warn women that they could face an increased risk of serious side effects from the use of Yaz or Yasmin such as:

Heart attack Stroke Cardiac arrhythmias Deep vein thrombosis Pulmonary embolism Gallbladder disease Sudden death

Problems with these oral contraceptives are linked to the use of drospirenone which works contrary to the body’s regulation of a balance between salt and water. This causes elevated potassium levels, which is known as hyperkalemia, which causes serious heart problems. All pharmaceutical manufacturers have a legal obligation to disclose known side effects to consumers or their physicians.

If you or someone you care about has suffered from blood clots, pulmonary embolisms, elevated potassium levels, hypertension, seizures, convulsions or kidney problems after taking Yaz or Yasmin you are advised to seek the counsel of an experienced defective pharmaceuticals attorney to investigate if there is a relationship between these oral contraceptives and your health problems. There are time limits involved in filing a claim for damages so it is important you act without delay.

Despite the known risks, Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals has continued to market these oral contraceptives without adequate warnings and has put the health and well-being of countless young healthy women at risk. Financial compensation may be available to you as a result of the drug manufacturer’s failure to warn consumers about potential problems with these oral contraceptives.


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