Ocella Birth Control Side Effects Lawyer Class Action Lawsuit

Ocella birth control pills contain the generic drug that is used in brand names Yasmin and Yaz birth control. The drug contained in these birth control pills is generically called drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol.

There may not be much difference in the chemical makeup of Yasmin, Yaz and Ocella, but some women who have taken both versions claim that they have experienced different types of side effects while on Ocella.

Common Ocella side effects that have been mentioned tend to be nauseousness, dizziness and breast soreness when switching to Ocella from Yasmin use. Other women have had uncontrollable hunger, urinary tract infections, mood swings and possibly hormone imbalances.

Ocella vs Yasmin

Women should be aware that some pharmacies have been giving out Ocella in place of Yasmin and not noting this to the person. Even though generic is supposed to be identical there may be a slight difference in the birth control that are causing these side effects.

Ocella Lawsuit Information

The medical community and the FDA has noted that there have been 50 deaths associated with women who have taken Ocella, Yaz, or Yasmin. Deaths have been mostly from heart attack, blood clots or pulmonary embolism.

Injured or hurt from Ocella?

Lawyers and our attorneys for Ocella are interested in hearing from any women that has suffered the above side effects. If a women you know has died from Ocella use, contact us today for a free case review as there may be a Ocella class action lawsuits starting with possible case settlements for Ocella victims.

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Kaylasays: 2011-12-01 08:22:22

I started out on yaz about four years ago, and then switched to ocella bc of the 10 dollar difference. Within the past six months i have stayed with a "UTI" and have been having problems with my kidneys, and pain in my side. The doctor found WBC in my urine. I have began to lose control of my bladder. Every time I use the bathroom, it still feels like i need to pee for about 30 minutes after. Lately I have been easily depressed and brought down. Persistant mood swings. I didn't even think about this being related to my birth control but now that I am reading other reviews I am starting to thing other wise. Any advice?

S.Dsays: 2011-11-08 08:06:44

I started taking othello in place of yaz about three years ago. The first week on it was crazy. I was so paranoid. I felt the need to sleep with knives and a razor. I could not sleep in the dark. I felt as if someone was out to get me. I walked around in a fog and was so depressed until finally, I had to stop taking them. My heart would flutter and I would strain to breathe. I still don�??t feel like me. My insurance would not keep paying for yaz even though I wanted to continue to take them. I was almost made to take this pill.

Andreasays: 2011-10-05 22:44:47

i was just perscribed ocella by my obgyn du2 generic pill called junel causing bleed-thru periods this last year & irregularity... Reading up on all these comments makes me very concerned. I understand breast soreness & slight mood adjustments per hormones, but im beginning to think I need a different script...

Natashasays: 2011-10-01 13:39:09

I have been on ocella for a very long time now I actually switched from yasmin to ocella. I have been on it for about 4 years, and recently I have been completely different, and just not myself. I have sore breasts at all times, I cried for a week straight for no reason at all mind you I rarely ever cry, I have UTI's and yeast infections constantly, headaches, sensitivity to light, nauseousness occurs every morning (I take my birth control late at night), mood swings to say the least (ask my boyfriend), and just depression on a whole new level. I've been wanting to stop ocella for a while because I didn't understand why I was acting how I was so I decided it must be the birth control, but risk of getting pregnant I continued since I wasn't sure. Then my boyfriend saw a commercial about the class action lawsuit for yaz, ocella, and yasmin and we decided I should stop taking it. I have to say I felt relieved to see the commercial and see everyones responses on this website because every single symptom you have I have had as well, and I am just glad to know I'm not crazy.

bethsays: 2011-08-11 08:19:07

I've been taking Ocella for two years. I became overly emotional, and paranoid. I have had anxiety attacks. It gotten to a point where I had to go to therapy to figure out the cause. I switched to a different birthcontrol (the patch) and I went back to (almost) normal. While I was on Ocella, I've had frequent headaches, stomache, depression, and UTI. I even had yeast infection which is a side effect of Ocella. It gotten me to the point where I asked my doctor to switch my prescription of Birth Control.

Nydiasays: 2011-08-09 18:46:37

I have been taking ocella for almost two weeks I started it on my period and my period last for 5 days after that im done, but for some reason im still spotting. I really dnt think I can b pregnant because I had a period july 4.. Is this spotting frm this pill ocella?

demetricjohnsonsays: 2011-06-14 17:42:08

i took birth control from 1985-1998 later bad veins in leg also blood clot removed from leg 2 years ago are the old birth control in lawsuit

Kaylasays: 2011-06-07 23:40:35

I have been taking ocella for about 4 years now and just this past year i had to have my gallbladder removed. I want to no if this birthcontrol is the reason for this.

Ocella Usersays: 2011-03-21 12:11:09

I have been using Ocella for over a year now and I have recently been getting a lot of UTI's and have spent a lot of money on dr visits and prescriptions. I now know why as this was never an issue for me before. Contacting the dr. NOW!

Christinasays: 2010-12-08 23:16:36

I have been suffering from an almost continuous UTI and HORRIFIC mood swings since i began taking Ocella. I take the medication continuously(i skip the inert week). It has been awful for both my health, my comfort at work, my overall activities, and intimacy. I hope the switch my pharmacy made to Zarah will help my symptoms.

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