FDA Finds that contraceptive drugs don’t carry strong enough warning about risks
Since 2004, at least 50 deaths have been reported in women taking Yaz, Yasmin or Ocella. Some of these women were as young as 17. In December of last year, two Food and Drug Administration (FDA) advisory committees recommended that the drugs carry stronger warnings about the risks of potentially life-threatening blood clots.
A key ingredient in these drugs can raise blood potassium levels and cause:
- Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary Embolism
- Venous Thromboembolism (VTE)
- Death
Yasmin Advertisments Draw Repeated
FDA Warnings
Bayer, the manufacturer of Yaz, received FDA warnings in 2003 and 2008 for both overstating the benefits and minimizing the serious safety risks of Yaz. Federal laws prohibit drug companies from promoting unapproved uses of a drug.
In 2009 Bayer was required to run a $20 million advertising campaign to correct previous misleading Yaz advertisements.
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If you or a loved one have suffered serious side effects or died after taking Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella, you may be entitled to money damages. Call us at 1.800.427.0702 or complete our quick intake form to receive a FREE case evaluation.
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