Yaz Side Effects, Not Commercials are the Real Problem
You may have noticed Yaz birth control commercials containing two interesting lines from the actress.
- “You may have seen some Yaz commercials recently that were not clear.”
- "The FDA wants us to correct a few points in those ads.”
Actually, it wasn't that the ads were "not clear" in the sense that they left one confused, but that the commercials overstated the range and severity of symptoms that the drug Yaz (also called Yasmin or if generic, Ocella) could treat and was approved to treat. So the FDA, in February 2009, required Bayer AG, the makers of Yaz and Yasmin, to spend $20 million to make new ads correcting the overstatements and to submit all future Yaz commercials for FDA prior to airing for the next six years.
But, Bayer's real problems may lie ahead.
There are several cases of dangerous side effects from Yaz related to pulmonary embolisms (blood clot in the lung), deep vein thrombosis (blood clots in the leg), heart arrhythmias (irregular heartbeat), cardiac arrest (heart attack), stroke, and even gallbladder problems. These health issues seem to be caused from a unique ingredient in Yaz called drospirenone that can increase blood potassium to dangerous levels creating a condition called hyperkalemia which can lead to serious health issues for Yaz users of all ages.
Yaz and Yasmin are the number-one selling birth control pills in the United States accounting for about a third of all oral contraceptives sold here. That translates to a lot of money going to Bayer AG and a lot of incentive for them to keep Yaz as a viable drug through marketing and/or misleading claims.
Don't ignore any Yaz side effects you may be feeling. Go to your doctor. If your symptoms are related to using Yaz or Yasmin, call a lawyer who knows about Yaz side effects to help with your case.
