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Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Serious Side Effects
Birth Control Drugs Serious Side Effects. September 26,2011: The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) issued an updated Drug Safety Communication informing the public that it "remains concerned about the potential increased risk of blood clots with the use of drospirenone-containing birth control pills." The FDA is advising … [Read more...] about Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella Serious Side Effects
Settlement Resolves Blood-Clot Claims
Birth Control Pills Multimillion-Dollar Settlement. A settlement reported to total nearly $57 million would resolve allegations that Bayer Corp.'s birth control pills Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella cause strokes and heart attacks. The settlement fund would settle claims pending in a multidistrict litigation in Illinois federal … [Read more...] about Settlement Resolves Blood-Clot Claims
Higher Risk of Blood Clots with Newer Birth Control Pills
Birth Control Pills Risk Of Blood Clots. Newer birth control pills such as Yaz, Yasmin and Marvelon may increase the risk of blood clots as much as older pills and perhaps even more, new research suggests. A new study published in the BMJ, the online journal of the British Medical Association, found that women are four … [Read more...] about Higher Risk of Blood Clots with Newer Birth Control Pills
$1.5B for Future Yaz, Yasmin Claims
The Dangerous Yaz, Yasmin Drugs From Bayer. Bayer has set aside another $1.5 billion to cover legal expenses related to its dangerous contraceptive drugs Yaz and Yasmin. According to a Reuters report this week, the pharmaceutical giant noted in its annual report that the additional reserve is likely to impact the company’s … [Read more...] about $1.5B for Future Yaz, Yasmin Claims
Canada Woman’s Death Likely Caused by Yasmin, Authorities Refuse to Investigate
The Danger of Yasmin Birth Control A Canadian family believes health officials in British Columbia failed to their jobs on several occasions, ignoring conditions that could have been linked to the Yasmin birth control she had been prescribed, and that likely contributed to her death in December 2012. According to a … [Read more...] about Canada Woman’s Death Likely Caused by Yasmin, Authorities Refuse to Investigate
Blood Clot Risks In Birth Control Pills
Possible Side Effects of Oral Contraceptive Pills Women suffering from a common hormonal disorder face a greater risk of developing life-threatening blood clots while taking oral contraceptive pills. A new study from University of Virginia School of Medicine shows that women who have polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) are more … [Read more...] about Blood Clot Risks In Birth Control Pills
1,500 Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Settled
Yasmin Blood Clot Injury Lawsuits. Momentum appears to be building to settle the vast majority of Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits pending throughout the U.S. According to a report from The Madison Record, more than 1,500 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits alleging the birth control bills caused serious blood clots have been settled in a … [Read more...] about 1,500 Yaz and Yasmin Lawsuits Settled
651 Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuits Settled
Lawsuits Againts Yaz, Yasmin Resolved. Bayer AG continues to settle lawsuits alleging its Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills caused serious, life-threatening blood clots in some young women. According to the company's latest Stockholder Newsletter, Yaz and Yasmin lawsuit settlements have cost the company $142 million so … [Read more...] about 651 Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuits Settled
500 Yaz, Yasmin Blood Clot Lawsuits Settled
Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuit Settlements. Just days after the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) ordered new information about increased blood clot risks associated with Yaz, Yasmin and other drospirenone-containing birth control pills, it's been learned that Bayer AG has settled some 500 Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits alleging the drugs … [Read more...] about 500 Yaz, Yasmin Blood Clot Lawsuits Settled
FDA Yaz, Yasmin Advisors Had Relationships with Bayer
Advisors Had Relationships with Bayer. Last month, an advisory panel for the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) voted to recommend by a four vote (15-11) margin that the benefits of Yaz, Yasmin and similar pills made with the synthetic progestin, drospirenone, outweighed their risk of dangerous blood clots. Now it's been … [Read more...] about FDA Yaz, Yasmin Advisors Had Relationships with Bayer
Mediation Bid Postpones First Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuit Trial
Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuit Trial. The much anticipated first bellwether trial in the Yaz and Yasmin multidistrict litigation won't be starting next week after all. The trial was postponed, and U.S. District Court Judge David Herndon has ordered both sides to meet with a mediator to discuss possible settlement of Yaz and Yasmin … [Read more...] about Mediation Bid Postpones First Yaz, Yasmin Lawsuit Trial
Another Study Points to Yaz, Yasmin Dangers
Higher Risk of Blood Blots Using Birth Control Pills like Yaz or Yasmin For the third time in just a few weeks, a study is confirming a higher risk of blood clots among women who use birth control pills like Yaz or Yasmin. According to the new study, the increased blood clot risk associated with Yaz, Yasmin and other pills made with … [Read more...] about Another Study Points to Yaz, Yasmin Dangers
More Alleged Yaz, Yasmin Victims Join Litigation
Yaz, Yasmin Victims Join Litigation. Yaz and Yasmin lawsuits continue to be filed in mass torts around the country. According to a report from NJ.com, such litigation is now pending in four states: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, California and Illinois. In New Jersey's Bergen County alone, 900 lawsuits have been filed against … [Read more...] about More Alleged Yaz, Yasmin Victims Join Litigation
Father Files Yasmin, Ocella Lawsuit after Daughter’s Death
Yasmin May Cause Pulmonary Embolism. A bereaved father is suing the makers of the Yasmin and Ocella birth control pills, claiming the drugs caused the pulmonary embolism that killed his 15-year-old daughter. The girl had been prescribed Yasmin, and later Ocella, its generic counterpart, to treat acne. Bayer's ‘Yasmin’, as well as … [Read more...] about Father Files Yasmin, Ocella Lawsuit after Daughter’s Death
Yaz, Yasmin Blood Clot Fears Spark Canadian Safety Review
Yaz, Yasmin Risk Of Blood Clots. Two studies published this year in the British Medical Journal have prompted Canadian regulators to launch a safety review of Yaz and Yasmin. The aim of the review is to determine if Bayer Corporation's popular birth control pills pose a higher risk of blood clots compared to pills made with … [Read more...] about Yaz, Yasmin Blood Clot Fears Spark Canadian Safety Review
Yaz, Yasmin News from Europe
Concerns about Yaz, Yasmin side effects. Yaz and Yasmin will be allowed to remain on the market in Switzerland, despite concerns about the drugs’ side effects. Meanwhile, Bayer Schering Pharma, a unit of Bayer AG, said Friday it will update its label for Yasmin in the European Union to include more information about blood clot … [Read more...] about Yaz, Yasmin News from Europe
Yaz, Yasmin Among Birth Control Pills with Higher Blood Clot Risk
Birth Control Pills Blood Clot Risk. Some birth control pills, including the popular Yaz and Yasmin, carry a higher risk of blood clots compared with some others, according to a new study published in the British Medical Journal. According to The Globe and Mail, the study was led by Frits Rosendaal of the department of … [Read more...] about Yaz, Yasmin Among Birth Control Pills with Higher Blood Clot Risk
Yasmin Birth Control Pill Cited in Australian Death
Yasmin Birth Control Pill Cited In Death. A young woman taking the Yasmin birth control pill along with Accutane to combat acne has apparently died as a result of the contraceptive. The 24-year-old Australian woman died on Monday from a pulmonary embolism, just four months after she was prescribed the birth control … [Read more...] about Yasmin Birth Control Pill Cited in Australian Death
