Birth Control Pill Lawsuits
Birth control pills have been used by the public since 1960, but that doesn’t always mean they are safe. There are currently several lawsuits against manufacturers of birth control pills.
Yaz
There are several lawsuits filed again the manufacturers of Yaz, also known as Yasmin and Ocella. This drug has also been used to treat acne and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved it for use in 2001, but some users have reported serious side effects which include heart attack, stroke, deep vein thrombosis, kidney damage, gallbladder disease and removal, and even death. The FDA has yet to release an official warning about Yaz or issue a recall, but several lawsuits have been filed.
Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra is a birth control patch which releases ethinyl estradiol and norelgestromin into the blood stream, thus preventing ovulation. The FDA approved Ortho Evra in 2002, but some users have reported serious side effects which include blood clots, strokes, heart attacks, and venous thromboembolism (VTE), which can lead to pulmonary embolism. A study conducted on the behalf of Johnson and Johnson resulted in a warning being added to labels that women between the ages of 15 and 44 were at a higher risk of VTE if they used Ortho Evra. However, the FDA still thinks Ortho Evra is safe and effective. Still, numerous lawsuits have been filed by those who feel they were harmed by the patch.
If you have taken either Yaz or used an Ortho Evra patch and suffered from serious side effects, you should contact an attorney to protect your legal rights.