If you have taken Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella and experienced harmful side effects, you may be entitled to compensation. The Yaz lawsuit deals with the birth control pills harmful side effects which may be putting millions of young women at risk. Some of the side effects, include stroke, heart attack and even death. Bayer USA, the maker of Yaz, has already come under fire from the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) for running TV commercials that minimize the potential side effects and possible health consequences of Yaz. In the summer of 2009 several lawsuits were filed by women who claimed Yaz made them ill. They allege Bayer overstated the benefits of Yaz and failed to warn that it could put women at risk of serious injury. It is expected that many such Yaz lawsuits will be filed in the future. Our Yaz side effects lawyers are offering free case evaluations to victims  injured by yaz side effects. If you or someone you love has suffered from Yaz side effects, you may be eligible for compensation for medical bills, lost wages, pain and suffering.

Lerner & Rowe, P.C. are experienced Yaz lawyers and their associates are experienced Yaz lawyers who will help you file a Yaz lawsuit and protect your legal rights. Yaz Side Effects: Yaz is one of the best-selling oral contraception pills in the U.S., with 2007 sales of $616 million. Yaz is a combination birth control pill that contains estrogen and progestin. Yaz is considered a low-dose pill, in that it contains .035 milligrams or less of estrogen. Yaz received FDA approval as an oral contraceptive in March 2006, and as a treatment for the emotional and physical symptoms of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) in October 2006. Finally, in January 2007, Yaz was approved to treat moderate acne in women who desire an oral contraceptive for birth control. Evidence is growing that Yaz carries serious health risks. Yaz contains a synthetic type of progestin called drospirenone. According to the FDA, drospirenone can lead to hyperkalemia, a condition caused by excessive amounts of potassium in the blood, in high risk patients. This condition may result in potentially serious heart and health problems.

Because of this risk, women with conditions that predispose them to hyperkalemia (such as renal insufficiency, hepatic dysfunction and adrenal insufficiency) should not take YAZ. Women taking YAZ must also be concerned about the drug interactions that could increase potassium, in addition to the drug interactions common to all combination oral contraceptives. In order for Yaz users to avoid high potassium levels, blood tests should be drawn every few months. Most women who take Yaz don’t know about taking these blood tests because the instructions to take the tests are given in a small package insert with the birth control - something few people ever read. Women involved in YAZ lawsuits have claimed that they suffered from a variety of serious ailments. These include deep vein thrombosis, pulmonary embolism, and stroke. Yaz has also allegedly been associated with heart attacks and deaths in young women. Finally, the FDA's Adverse Event Reporting System (AERS) lists a variety of other side effects reported by Yaz users. These include severe allergic reactions, rash, hives, itching, difficulty breathing, chest tightening, fainting, irregular heartbeat, liver problems, unusual or severe vaginal bleeding, unusual tiredness or weakness, vaginal irritation or discharge, and vision changes.

Bayer Yaz Ads Downplay Side Effects and Risks Despite the known side effects associated with Yaz, Bayer has downplayed risks when marketing the drug. In October 2008, the FDA cited two Yaz commercials for deceptive claims. In a warning letter, the FDA faulted Bayer for overstating the benefits of Yaz. The FDA also criticized the ads for containing fast-moving images and background music that might be distracting to viewers. These elements were aired while information about potential Yaz side effects - including potentially life-threatening blood clots - was described. The FDA warning letter said the television commercials minimized the risks posed by Yaz Bayer quickly agreed to stop running the offending Yaz ads. As a part of an agreement with the FDA and attorneys general in 27 states, Bayer began running a new ad campaign in February 2009 to correct information conveyed by the deceptive Yaz commercials. The settlement also required that Bayer submit all Yaz ads for federal screening before they appear. While the FDA has required drug makers to pull deceptive advertising before, it is highly unusual to require companies to run corrective spots, such as the one introduced by Bayer for Yaz. Clearly, the agency believed that the popularity of the Yaz brand and the misleading ads had demanded this extraordinary remedy.

Our Experienced Yaz Attorneys provide Legal Help for Victims of Yaz Side Effects searching for a Yaz lawyer.  If you or a loved one has been injured from taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella you may be entitled to compensation for damages resulting from Yaz injury.

Protect your rights. Get compensated for your injuries. If you or a loved one have suffered a severe side effect as a result of using Yaz, you may be entitled to compensation. Complete the intake form on this website or call our dangerous drug hotline at 602-977-1900for a FREE Yaz case evaluation. Remember, we don't get paid unless you win!