Utah Yaz/Yasmin Attorney | Birth Control Pill Can Become Fatal
An increasing number of women who have taken Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills have suffered from serious, and sometimes fatal, side effects. The two birth control medications are nearly identical, and have been marketed without adequate warning to their potentially deadly side effects. Yaz, a daily contraceptive pill, is sold by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., and was approved by the Federal Drug Administration in March of 2006. Six months later, it was approved to treat premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD), which is a serious emotional and physical ailment. It was also approved to treat acne for women who wanted birth control.
However, Bayer failed to properly warn the public and patients of the serious side effects of the drug. Yaz and Yasmin both contain drospirenone, a progestin that adds a potentially dangerous outcome for those who take the drug regularly. Drospirenone can cause severe heart problems by increasing blood potassium levels. Patients have also suffered from strokes, cardiac arrhythmias, and gallbladder disease. Some women have even died from health problems resulting from Yaz and Yasmin.
Many women across the country have filed lawsuits against Bayer, and it is becoming apparent that the drug maker misled the public about Yaz. These lawsuits are holding Bayer accountable for failing to test and research Yaz birth control before marketing the product, failing to recall the drug once it became apparent that it was dangerous, and for vehemently marketing the drug without properly warning of potential side effects.
If you or a loved one is suffering from the serious health problems associated with Yaz and Yasmin, you are entitled to receive full compensation for your medical expenses, economic losses, and other damages you have received. The Yaz/Yasmin attorneys at the Christensen Law Firm have the legal expertise and knowledge necessary to properly represent you in the court of law. We will diligently pursue justice in your case, and work to ensure you receive the settlement you deserve. For a free consultation with the best Utah injury attorney, call the Christensen Law Firm at 801.506.0800.
