Utah Yasmin Lawyers
History
Yasmin (drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol) is an oral contraceptive, which was first introduced in April 2001. It was the first birth control pill to contain the progestin drospirenone, which is unlike other progestins available in the United States.
After Bayer acquired Berlex in 2006, Bayer began marketing Yaz, a nearly identical drug. Both contain 3mg of drospirenone, with Yaz containing 0.02 mg of ethinyl estradiol per tablet, as opposed to Yasmin, which contains 0.03 mg of ethinyl estradiol per tablet. A generic version, Ocella, is also now available.
Side Effects
The Yasmin injuries are linked to the use of drospirenone, which works against the body’s normal regulation of a balance between salt and water. This can cause elevated potassium levels, known as hyperkalemia, which is known to cause serious heart problems and other health issues. The product labeling and package insert for Yasmin recommend that blood tests be performed to check users potassium level within the first month of use, and such blood tests are not necessary for any other types of birth control pills. Click here for information on treating side effects of Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella.
Negligence of Bayer and other Manufacturers
Bayer aggressively marketed Yasmin and Yaz without adequately warning the FDA, medical doctors or the consumers about its serious side effects. Because of that, Bayer is legally responsible to those injured by Yasmin and Yaz.
Your Legal Rights
Financial compensation may be available for women who took Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella and while still taking the drug suffered:
- Heart Attack
- Stroke
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Gallbladder disease
- Pulmonary embolism
- Sudden death
Click here for additional information on Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella lawsuits.
Free Initial Consultation
Our experienced drug injury lawyers are currently reviewing cases for women located in Utah who took Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella and suffered: heart Attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, gallbladder disease, pulmonary embolism or sudden death. If we accept your case we will handle it on a contingency fee basis. In other words, no fee unless we collect. If you, or a loved one, believe that you may have been injured by your use of Yasmin, please call or click for a free initial consultation. Home and hospital appointments are available.
