Yaz / Yasmin Lawsuits

The dangerous and defective drug lawyers at McSweeney / Langevin represent victims of serious injuries caused by the side effects of Yaz and Yasmin.

Yaz and Yasmin are primarily used as a form of birth control. They have also been prescribed for treatment of emotional and physical symptoms of PMDD (Premenstrual Dysphoric Disorder) as well as for moderate acne.

Side Effects of Yaz and Yasmin

Side effects or injuries of increased potassium include the following:

• Deep Vein Thrombosis
• Blood Clot Formation
• Pulmonary Embolism
• Heart Attack
• Cardiovascular Injury
• Heart Arrhythmia
• Stroke
• Death
• Kidney Failure

Symptoms of Yaz and Yasmin Injuries

Symptoms of Deep Vein Thrombosis include pain; swelling or redness of the leg, thigh or arm; and/or dilation of the surface veins.

Symptoms of Pulmonary Embolism include pain in the chest, neck, jaw, shoulder, or arm; shortness of breath; persistent cough with bloody sputum; rapid heartbeat; excessive sweating; fever; lightheadedness or fainting spells.

Yaz / Yasmin Litigation Updates

First Round of Settlements Announced

Warning letter to Berlex Laboratories (now known as Bayer) regarding misleading Yasmin advertisements

Commercial Bayer agreed to run as part of settlement with the FDA concerning misleading Yaz advertisements