Yasmin Side Effects
Yasmin Birth Control Attorney: Frank M. Eidson
Yasmin, or “Yaz” as it’s been marketed as by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, has recently been linked to a number of serious side effects. Since its 2001 release, studies have suggested Yasmin users are at subject to an increased likelihood of developing heart and cardiovascular problems, gallbladder disease and diabetes.
In fact, the Food and Drug Administration has recently forced Bayer to alter the way they are marketing Yasmin birth control pills. Bayer’s TV ads were misleading; “[they] over-promise the benefits and minimize the risk associated with Yaz.” Shortly thereafter, the Yasmin TV spots changed dramatically.
At the Orlando, Florida law office of Frank M. Eidson, P.A., our dangerous drug lawyers are dedicated to serving personal injury victims and are well-versed in product liability laws that protect consumers. We have handled many lawsuits involving potentially harmful pharmaceuticals (including numerous claims involving Avandia® and Reglan®). We can expertly handle your Yasmin lawsuit.
To speak with an experienced Yasmin attorney, contact Frank Eidson today. Our Yasmin lawyers will carefully evaluate your claims and help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
Non-FDA-approved Marketing of Yasmin
In Yasmin birth control lawsuits, an attorney protects the legal rights of women who were led to believe that taking Yasmin could eliminate their PMS (premenstrual syndrome) or that Yasmin could be used solely to clear up acne.
These claims by Bayer Healthcare – seen by millions of Americans over several months through television ads – were retracted after the FDA demanded that Bayer restrict its marketing of Yasmin to only FDA-approved applications of the drug.
Shortly thereafter, Yasmin’s television commercials changed significantly. The new version even features a woman acknowledging that “you may have seen some Yaz commercials recently that were not clear… the FDA wants us to correct a few points of those ads.” She goes on to clarify that Yasmin is approved to treat PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder), not PMS.
Additionally, the commercial points out that Yasmin is not approved for maintaining clear skin and that there are a number of health risks and side effects associated with Yasmin use.
Is Yasmin Birth Control Safe?
Yasmin has become Bayer’s number one selling drug generating over $1.2 billion in sales. However, recent studies have shown that Yasmin might not be as safe as first thought.
In fact, Bayer has aggressively marketed Yasmin without adequately warning the public of its serious, potentially-life threatening side effects. Yasmin has been linked to the following serious side effects:
- Heart attack
- Cardiovascular problems
- Gallbladder disease
- Stroke
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Pulmonary embolism
- Diabetes
- High blood pressure
Protect your rights. Contact a Yasmin attorney today. Individual and class action Yasmin lawsuits are being reviewed throughout the country. There are no fees or expenses unless a recovery is obtained. Our Yasmin lawyers can help you obtain fair compensation.
Yasmin Individual and Class Action Lawsuits
The Yasmin lawyers at Frank M. Eidson, P.A., are investigating Yasmin lawsuits on behalf of women throughout the United States who have suffered serious side effects as a result of Yasmin use. Nationwide, numerous Yasmin lawsuits have been filed against Bayer. These claims have alleged that the drug makers:
- Failed to adequately warn consumers and the medical community about Yaz side effects.
- Failed to adequately test and research Yaz before placing it on the market.
- Failed to issue a Yaz recall after it became apparent that it is an unreasonable dangerous drug.
- Aggressively marketed Yaz and encouraged misuse despite the known dangers of Yaz use.
The drug makers had sole access to facts concerning the potential Yaz problems, and ignored the correlation between their drug and potentially life-threatening side effects. Yaz safety concerns were concealed and misrepresentations were made.
An experienced Yaz lawyer can help you file a lawsuit and recover compensation for your suffering. You may be entitled to compensation for:
- Medical expenses (hospital, surgical, and ambulance bills)
- Rehabilitation costs (expenses tied to your recovery process)
- Lost income (wage lost during your illness/injury)
- Diminished earning capacity (the reduction of your ability to earn income)
- Pain and suffering (distress – both physical and mental)
Contact Our Experienced Yasmin Lawyers
An experienced Yasmin attorney can help you file a lawsuit and recover the compensation to which you are entitled. At Frank M. Eidson, P.A., our Yasmin lawyers have extensive experience with dangerous drug cases and have specifically handled many Yaz birth control claims.
If you contact our Yasmin lawyers for a free consultation, please bring the following information:
- Prescription records
- Medical records
- Diagnosis of any Yaz side effects
- Insurance claim forms
- Correspondence with your doctor
- Correspondence with your insurance company
- Any bills/records of costs you have incurred.
To speak with a trial-tested Yasmin attorney – one familiar with its side effects and capable of helping you obtain just compensation – contact our Yasmin lawyers today. We can help you obtain the compensation to which you are entitled.
