Yaz Lawsuit
What is Yaz?
Yaz is a popular contraceptive produced by the Bayer Company in 2006 to prevent pregnancy. The Yaz pill contains two female hormones, drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and works by preventing ovulation. It also causes changes in the cervical and uterine lining; this change makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus. Yaz has many other uses, it is also prescribed to treat moderate acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, irritability and weight gain.
Claims against Yaz
Serious side effects have been linked to the use of Yaz, such as heart attacks, blood clots, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. The Bayer Company is alleged to have been aware of the risk of blood clots with the product, yet failed to disclose the information. Other allegations claim that the company exaggerated the effectiveness against acne reduction and other serious dangers. About 100 deaths are related to the use of the product and thousands more injured due to side effects. In a study by the British Medical Journal in 2011, it was reported that, “Yaz and Yazmin users experienced twice as much blood clot risk as women who used older contraceptives.” The synthetic hormone drospirenone used can elevate levels of potassium which in turn can cause heart conditions. Drospirenone also was found to give women a six to sevenfold risk of developing dangerous blood clots which can break loose and travel to the heart. In 2008, strict warnings have been places on all Yaz packaging warnings users of its risks. As of March 2014, Bayer has settled 8,250 cases against them in the amount of $1.7 billion; more lawsuits are still pending, although fewer in numbers than before.
For more information please visit us at Yaz Lawsuit.
Yaz is a popular contraceptive produced by the Bayer Company in 2006 to prevent pregnancy. The Yaz pill contains two female hormones, drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol and works by preventing ovulation. It also causes changes in the cervical and uterine lining; this change makes it harder for sperm to reach the uterus. Yaz has many other uses, it is also prescribed to treat moderate acne, premenstrual dysphoric disorder, irritability and weight gain.
Claims against Yaz
Serious side effects have been linked to the use of Yaz, such as heart attacks, blood clots, stroke, and deep vein thrombosis. The Bayer Company is alleged to have been aware of the risk of blood clots with the product, yet failed to disclose the information. Other allegations claim that the company exaggerated the effectiveness against acne reduction and other serious dangers. About 100 deaths are related to the use of the product and thousands more injured due to side effects. In a study by the British Medical Journal in 2011, it was reported that, “Yaz and Yazmin users experienced twice as much blood clot risk as women who used older contraceptives.” The synthetic hormone drospirenone used can elevate levels of potassium which in turn can cause heart conditions. Drospirenone also was found to give women a six to sevenfold risk of developing dangerous blood clots which can break loose and travel to the heart. In 2008, strict warnings have been places on all Yaz packaging warnings users of its risks. As of March 2014, Bayer has settled 8,250 cases against them in the amount of $1.7 billion; more lawsuits are still pending, although fewer in numbers than before.
For more information please visit us at Yaz Lawsuit.