{"id":353399,"date":"2016-04-04T10:46:56","date_gmt":"2016-04-04T15:46:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.findlaw-admin.com\/ability-law\/injury\/product-liability\/yaz-birth-control-side-effects-and-lawsuits.html"},"modified":"2024-03-01T17:02:12","modified_gmt":"2024-03-01T22:02:12","slug":"yaz-birth-control-side-effects-and-lawsuits","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.findlaw.com\/injury\/product-liability\/yaz-birth-control-side-effects-and-lawsuits.html","title":{"rendered":"YAZ Birth Control Side Effects and Lawsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
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Yaz Birth Control Side Effects and Lawsuits<\/h1>\n\n
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Yaz is a birth control pill linked to serious side effects such as blood clots, stroke, and pulmonary embolism. Patients have filed thousands of lawsuits against Bayer, alleging the company failed to adequately warn users of these risks. Although Bayer has paid hundreds of millions in settlements, it has not admitted liability or recalled the drug.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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Yaz is a popular birth control pill. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug<\/a> on\u00a0March 16, 2006, when Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals submitted it for approval. Doctors also prescribe Yaz to treat moderate acne and\u00a0premenstrual dysphoric disorder<\/a>\u00a0(PMDD).<\/p>\n

Besides Yaz, Bayer produces Yasmin and Beyaz \u2014 two birth control pill<\/a>s that are nearly identical to Yaz. Ocella, Gianvi, and Sayeda are generic versions of Yaz. The drugs share similar active ingredients and side effects.<\/p>\n

Drug manufacturers have a responsibility to ensure their medications carry adequate warnings and are safe to use. If you have been harmed by an oral contraceptive, you may have a claim. Contact a personal injury lawyer<\/a> near you for legal help. An expert attorney can determine if you have a valid claim and advocate for you throughout the process.<\/p>\n

Side Effects of Yaz<\/h2>\n

As with most prescription drugs, taking Yaz and its sister drug, Yasmin, comes with adverse side effects. The most common side effect is weight gain.<\/p>\n

Some of the other health complications that result from the use of Yaz include:<\/p>\n