Yasmin Class Action Lawsuit & Settlements
Yasmin has come under public scrutiny in recent days because of its alleged link to the development of serious side effects. Below is an overview of Yasmin, how it works, how it’s administered and the side effects to which it’s been linked.
If you or someone you love has suffered as a result of using Yasmin, you need to contact a Yasmin lawyer or attorney as soon as possible in order to schedule a free initial consultation. There are potential Yasmin class action lawsuits starting and compensation from a settlement may occur.
Yasmin is one of the latest in a growing line of birth control products that’s designed to help women prevent unwanted pregnancies. It’s been largely successful over time, and there are many advantages to using Yasmin, also known as “Yaz” and “Yas” by some, which has led to a large volume of sales.
May 31, 2011 YASMIN NEWS:
The Food and Drug Administration has announced that it has received new information about the possible dangers of birth control pills such as Yaz, Yasmin and others that contain drospirenone and will conduct a review to assess this information. The agency said this review will further evaluate the risk of blood clots in women who use these products.
The FDA said it is aware of two newly published studies that evaluated the risk of venous thromboembolism (VTE) in women who use birth control pills that contain drospirenone. The two recently published studies looked at whether there is a higher risk of blood clots in women taking birth control pills containing the progestin drospirenone when compared to similar women taking birth control pills containing a different progestin called levonorgestrel.
The agency said these two new studies reported that there is a greater risk of VTE associated with birth control pills that contain drospirenone. This risk is reported to be up to 2 to 3 times greater than the risk of VTE associated with using levonorgestrel-containing pills. Other studies have not reported an increase in risk, the FDA said. The agency said it is currently evaluating the conflicting results from these studies and will look at all currently available information to fully assess the risks and benefits of drospirenone-containing birth control pills.
FDA on Yasmin:
FDA says makers of Yasmin must change all promotional material in accordance to the FDA mandated label change.
Marketing material must include information on the risk of thromboembolism in women using Yasmin compared to contraceptives using other progestins.
Here is the actual text of the FDA letter:
This "Prior Approval" supplemental new drug application provides for the addition of new information in the Thromboembolism subsection of the Thromboembolic Disorders and other Vascular Problems subsection of WARNINGS. The new information concerns the relative risks of thromboembolism in women using YASMIN compared to those in women using combination oral contraceptives containing other progestins.
Yasmin Side Effects Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT), Pulmonary embolism, Blood Clot Risk
Yasmin has encountered recent problems and has been linked to the development of serious side effects. These Yasmin side effects include:
- Deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
- Pulmonary embolism (PE)
- Blood Clots and enhanced Risk for Blood Clots
- Weight Gain
- Blood Clots
- Depression
- Kidney Failure
- Seizures
- Stroke
- Heart attack
- Death
Yasmin, manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, is an oral contraceptive and is a synthetic spironolactone analogue known in the medical world as drospirenone.
Drospirenone binds to the progesterone receptor, the resulting complex becomes activated and binds to specific sites on DNA. This leads to an increased difficulty of sperm entry into the uterus and implantation.
Yasmin Injury Attorney & Lawyer for YAS, YAZ Side effects.
If you have been injured as a result of using Yasmin, you need to contact a Yasmin lawyer or attorney as soon as possible to schedule a free initial consultation. You need information to make an informed decision regarding whether or not you should proceed, and an experienced attorney will allow you to do just that. Contact an Yaz attorney today for imformation on a class action lawsuit.
Yasmin is easy to manage, as it’s simply taken in pill form after obtaining a prescription from your doctor, and generally it’s taken every day. While there are ancillary uses for Yasmin, such as for acne in relatively rare cases, Yasmin works by preventing ovulation. It also changes the woman’s cervical and uterine lining, making it harder for sperm to reach the uterus and harder for a fertilized egg to attach to the uterus.
Yasmin is manufactured by Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, and it was originally approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in May of 2001. It was sold all over the world and even led to the introduction of other, similar drugs that were basically seen as generic forms of the original. As stated above, the sales of Yasmin were quite successful in terms of the revenue generated.
Yasmin Pancreatitis or Kidney Failure.
Women with hypertriglyceridaemia, or a family history thereof, may be at an increased risk of pancreatitis when using combined oral contraceptives like Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella. Kidney failure may also be a side effect of using this form of birth control.
Yasmin Heart Arrhythmia or Palpitations
Some women have reported both the development and / or having heart arrhythmia or palpitations, meaning an irregular heartbeat. Medical studies on this condition are ongoing and non conclusive at this period. If you have experienced heart arrhythmia or palpitations and / or were taking Yasmin, contact your doctor at once.
Yasmin supraventricular tachycardia - SVT
"Supra" means above; "ventricular" refers to the lower chambers of the heart ventricles. "Vesicular" mens Composed of or containing vesicles. "Tachycardia" means fast- heart arrhythmia. It is being looked at and no medical evidence is clear yet on if there is a link betwen the use of Yasmin and Supra Vesicular Tachycardia.
Yasmin gallbladder disease and lawsuit.
Some women are now reporting that Yasmin use has lead to gallbladder disease, and prompts many to pursure a lawsuit. If a link is found between the use of Yasmin, Yaz or Ocella and gallbladder stones which may then lead to gallbladder disease. The medical community is still conducting studies on Yasmin birth control pills.
These problems were seen to be particularly prevalent among women who had used Yasmin and had any sort of history involving cardiovascular problems. Other health histories that have been found to be quite dangerous when taking Yasmin include:
- High blood pressure
- Kidney Failure
- High cholesterol
- Overweight
- Liver cancer
- Gallbladder problems
- Diabetes
More is being discovered in terms of the potential risks related to using Yasmin every day, and if you have been taking it and have any history involving any of the health issues above, you need to be wary of what’s happening and watch closely for any signs of problems.
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joycesays: 2011-12-30 13:06:59
yasmin is a drug that should have not been on the market because i have used it and now i have a p.e,blood clots,gall bladder dicease and now i am so depress and in pain i even thought about taking my own life to many times in the last two months all i can say is god please help me soon because of the birth control med that bayer made it excuse my french f%%ked up my whole life to the point i ask almost eveyday that some one or god takes my life because of what i am going through right now...
Heathersays: 2011-12-05 23:03:27
It was the first birth control I took, and I took it for a long time and then finally got switched to the depo shot. In 2009, I got horrible pain on the right side, and went to the doctor and they did an ultrasound and sure enough, I had sludge and stones in my gallbladder. Two weeks later, they removed my gallbladder on christmas eve day in 2009. I still have pain sometimes and almost wonder if theres still stones in the bile ducts. I also got irritable bowel syndrome as a result of having my gallbladder removed. On top of all that, I have acid reflux.
Kimsays: 2011-10-27 07:48:31
My 24 year old daughter had taken Yaz for 8 years when she presented with lower back pain. Doctors went through everything from a pulled muscle to kidney stones and ovarian cysts diagnosis until the pain became unbearable and an er ct scan found a blood clot extending from the inferior vena cava through the iliac and femoral veins. Further tests and procedures found years of venous blood clots entirely damaging the venous structure of the entire vena cava and both sides of the iliac and femoral veins. Her body now relies on collateral veins to return all the blood from the lower body to the heart. She was in the hospital for 3 weeks and spent 5 days in the ICU lucky to be alive at this point. She now has nerve damage limiting her ability to walk. And after only being home for a week may not ever be able to work or live a productive life and ever become pregnant without the risk of death. These risks will never be worth the benefits of birth control nor will I ever understand how a medication can be given that can cause these life life threatening risks! We will spend the rest of our time on this earth ensuring others understand what this drug can do to otherwise healthy individuals. There are other ways to treat acne and prevent pregnancies without killing people!
Takosheya thorntonsays: 2011-10-21 20:22:04
I went on Yasmin when I was 15 years of age. Apparently it was suppose to regulate my periods. But it did not nothing but create blood clots,& weight gain.
Katesays: 2011-10-11 22:25:41
I'm in Australia and I started taking Yaz for only about 4 weeks from June 2010 before I started feeling severely breathless. I thought to begin with that it was my fitness levels dropping for some reason (I'm quite active, daily gym sessions) so I couldn't work it out. My boyfriend and I went away to celebrate out anniversary and I was breathless just walking up a small incline, so he insisted I go to the Dr as soon as I got home. After visiting my wonderful GP, she ordered every test imaginable. I didn't have these tests until the day after the appointment. One of the tests was a chest xray, which revealed several large clots in both lungs. I was admitted to hospital straight away, started on Warfarin and Clexane and had to have 2 months off work and never allowed to take another contraceptive again. I was on Warfarin for 10 months, and luckily my clots have all disolved with no scarring left on my lungs. And my fitness has increased again thanks to my gym visits. But I know of others that aren't as fortunate.
Vanessasays: 2011-09-05 04:54:40
I'm from Australia and was healthy 19 year old girl I started taking Yasmin about a year ago, a skin specialist put me on it to help my blemishes clear up.. About 3 weeks ago I was driving home from work when I experienced numbness of my left face and loss of vision and counciousness. I got home and called the after hour doctor by then my left eyebrow had dropped and I was very confused and weak I went to the ER and stayed in hospital for three days had multiple tests and cat scans and MRIs nothing was found but it was put down to a possible TIA also known as a mini stroke. I am now experiencing lots of coughing up fluid which the doctor has put me on antibiotics for.. I am also getting lots of rib pain and more frequent urination with my periods all over the place
Monicasays: 2011-07-20 20:13:23
I took Yasmin in 2005 and about 6months later my fiance had to call 911 I had horibble chest pain & it felt like some one kicked me with steel toe boots on my lower right side. I was taken to the ER where they discovered my gallbladder was PACKED with stones to the point it was going to burst. I was only 19 at the time & now being 26 I still get the painful phantom pains.
Kelly Gretschmannsays: 2011-06-24 11:04:56
I was put on Yaz in November 2008. On March 3rd I was experiencing some pains. The next morning I woke up with pains in my chest and shortness of breath. By noon I had stabbing pains in my side. That night I was having such a hard time breathing, the pains were excruciating...I took ibuprofen and called my parents. Told them I wasn't feeling well and to call me in the morning. I was having such a hard time talking to them. My dad gets on the other phone and told me to call 911, I said no, he said if you don't I will, I said fine I'll take myself. I drove there and after 7 hours they finally figured out that it was a massive pulmonary embolism...and had I not gone into the ER when I did, I would have been dead by morning. I was in ICU for 5 days. They said it was the largest one they have ever seen. During one of my 2-3 weekly doctor appointments, they found fluid had built up around my lung, so they inserted a catheter through my back to drain it. There was almost a full IV bag worth of fluid. I was out of work for 4 1/2 weeks. I was in so much pain. Still when I went back to work, I had a hard time breathing. As it is, the lower lobe of my right lung is dead. Then on July 24th, I went to the ER with abdominal pain, in which they did nothing for me. They told me to see my normal doctor in a week if I was still experiencing pain. I had an ultrasound done on August 1st. On August 8th, found out I had a cyst on my ovary. Two days later, my mom called and she could tell something was wrong. Twice during our phone conversation she had brought up the fact I had this cyst and neither time did I know what she was talking about. Well, they drove an hour over to bring me back to their house, but in the meantime had talked to my doctor and she told them to take me to the ER where I live. Well, almost 3 hours later a doctor finally came in and asked me two questions...I got both wrong...then I went into a grand mal seizure. They had to clear my airway because I was turning blue. They then transferred me to the UW Hospital where I was in ICU for 3 days. I couldn't drive for 3 months. Two weeks later I had a follow-up ultrasound and found that the cyst had shrunk. Well, in September the pains were so severe yet, that my doctor told me we have two options...leave it or do surgery. I elected for the surgery. They did the surgery on October 10, 2008 and the size of the cyst was that of a large grapefruit. It was so engorged they said. Then in December I was having heart palpitations and had to wear a holter monitor for 48 hours. I was suffering through depression in the beginning of 2009 and am now on meds for that. My employer was even grasping at straws trying to have me fired. Luckily that has not happened. To this day (3 years later), I don't have full lung capacity and get winded easily and I have to take daily seizure medicine. I don't know if all of this has ruined my chances of having a baby or not. I'm fearful that it has. I'm now 37 and feel that Yaz has destroyed my life. I really hope that this lawsuit gets settled soon. Because of all of this, I am now broke...between all of the medical bills and not being able to work for a combined 2 months in 2008 has really hurt me. Yaz has hurt me in more ways than one. Please resolve this soon. I am now on my third law firm and I don't even know which one it is now. All I know is that they are in Florida around Orlando I think and the firm starts with an M. No one has contacted me about this in a long time.
Tiera Becksays: 2011-05-14 16:29:37
I was 15 when I went to the hospital with a cyst on my ovaries.. I got told i have many small cysts all over them, as well as pcs (I think that's what it's called) I got off of them just this last year. I've been trying to have a child since Aug '10 I didn't have a period after Oct 18, 2010 finally I had one in March I thought that would help my chances getting pregnant. But I just read that it can ruin your lining in your uterus and cause the sperm to not be able to reach the eggs. I hope that things would get better but Thanks for possibly ruining my chances of being a mother!
Amandasays: 2011-02-26 17:15:23
I was put on Yasmin in 2008, they said it would help with my irregular periods! HAHA! I started taking it in april of 08 and was admitted to the hospital May 7th-12th, 2008!!! It only took a month for Yasmin to almost kill me. 2 days prior to being admitted, I had THE WORST time breathing. I went to the chiroprator, thinking I pulled something. He told me it might be a cracked rib...it WASN'T! lol The next morning, I was panting JUST to get outta bed! My husband made me go and they ran EVERY test there was. THey finally said I had several blood clots in my left leg and in BOTH lungs!! I was put on Comadin AND Lovenox shots during my stay at the hospital. They told me it was due to the birth control pills, and not my weight, bc I AM a heavy girl. BUT bc they said I was heavy, it played a part in the clots. With that being said, I went anorexic in the hospital, in fear of my life. I am now better, but I DO blame yasmin, and BAYER for my life being turned upside down at 22 years old! I now have a lawsuit, as everyone else, against them and HOPE to settle in 2011!(its been going on since dec. 2008!!) If you are a young girl thinking about going on the pill, I am begging you DON'T! If you are THAT concerned about not wanting to get pregnant, just don't do it! I would NEVER wish the pain I had on my worst enemy!