Yaz Side Effect Injury Lawyer

The birth control market is one that's grown by leaps and bounds in recent years as more and more choices have become available for women who want to avoid unwanted pregnancies. As a result, companies have been working diligently to formulate and release innovative products that make it more convenient for women to obtain the results they desire in this regard.

One of the products to hit the market in recent years is actually known by several different names, including Yaz and the generic equivalent known as Ocella. These products were met with initial excitement given the results they produced, but they soon encountered problems. Below you'll find information regarding how these products work, what went wrong, the government's involvement and how you should proceed if you or someone you love has suffered as a result of using Yaz or Ocella.

Yaz Birth Control Lawsuit

Yaz was originally approved for use in the United States by the FDA in May of 2001. Yaz is a birth control medication, and it works by preventing ovulation in the woman's reproductive system and by creating physiological changes in the woman's cervical wall and uterine lining. These changes are necessary because it is still possible for an egg to be fertilized despite the medication, but these changes prevent that egg from attaching to the uterus.

Yaz has also been a choice by doctors for certain off-label uses. Specifically, Yaz and Ocella have been used to treat acne and for treating the symptoms of a condition known as premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The symptoms of PMDD include dizziness, an inability to sleep, irritability and anxiety. It should be noted that PMDD is not the same as PMS, and this was an issue that became relevant with the regulation of Yaz.

Yaz Advertising and the FDA

Unfortunately, problems soon began to arise in connection with Yaz, and many of them were extremely serious in nature. The first issue that arose actually did not involve side effects, but rather the advertising campaign that was being run for Yaz. These advertisements prompted a warning letter from the FDA.

These television spots included assertions that the drug was actually safer than it was proven to be and that Yaz was useful in treating the symptoms of Premenstrual Syndrome, or PMS. The FDA was not the only government entity to warn the makers of Yaz, as several Attorneys General around the country also warned of litigation if the advertisements continued. They were soon pulled from the air.

Yaz Injuries - Pulmonary Embolism

Not long thereafter, reports of side effects also began to arise. These side effects were extremely dangerous, and they included:
  • Heart attacks
  • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
  • Kidney damage
  • Pulmonary embolisms
  • Strokes
  • Death
As a result of these side effects, lawsuits have been filed around the country in an attempt to recover for the damages incurred by those women who had been harmed by these side effects.

Yaz, the FDA and Government Reactions

Aside from the warning issued by the FDA and the Attorneys General, Yaz has also been the subject of an announcement by the FDA regarding its dangers. This announcement stated that the makers of Yaz and Ocella were required to place a 'Black Box Warning' on all packages of the medication that clearly explain the dangers associated with using these products.

Yaz Lawsuit - Attorneys and Lawyers Helping Victims

If you or someone you love has been harmed as a result of using Yaz or Ocella, you need to contact the defective drugs lawyers at Phillips Webster to schedule a free initial consultation. The firm has helped many clients hold drug companies accountable for the damage they've caused, so contact the attorneys today to get this process started.
 



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