Pulmonary Embolism: A Possible Yaz, Yasmin Side Effect
Pulmonary embolism, a blood clot that lodges in the arteries of the lungs, is a possible side effect of many hormonal contraceptives, including the Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills. Some studies have indicated that Yaz, Yasmin and other birth control pills made with the synthetic progestin, drospirenone, can increase the risks … [Read more...] about Pulmonary Embolism: A Possible Yaz, Yasmin Side Effect
Bayer Yaz, Yasmin Blood Clot Lawsuit Settlements Stand at $142 Million
Bayer AG reported yesterday that it continues to settle Yaz and Yasmin birth control pill lawsuits. According to a report from Bloomberg News, the company said in its latest Stockholder Newsletter that it has settled 651 Yaz and Yasmin blood clot lawsuits for a total of $142 million. The average settlement amounts to around … [Read more...] about Bayer Yaz, Yasmin Blood Clot Lawsuit Settlements Stand at $142 Million
Yaz, Yasmin Labels Being Updated with Info on Blood Clot Studies, FDA Says
The U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) announced today that it has completed its review of studies investigating the link between Yaz, Yasmin and other birth control pills that contain the synthetic progestin, drospirenone, and an increased risk of blood clots. Based on the agency's findings, the FDA has asked the makers of … [Read more...] about Yaz, Yasmin Labels Being Updated with Info on Blood Clot Studies, FDA Says
