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Continuous Health Concerns Over Oral Contraceptives

admin — Thu, 03 Dec 2009 15:40:30 +0000

A recent New York Times article documents the health concerns of the popular oral contraceptives, Yasmin and Yaz. The article points out that although these two contraceptives were at the top of Bayer’s sales chart, they do come with some increased risks over other oral contraceptives.
Bayer promoted Yaz not only as a birth control method, but as a way to combat acne and severe premenstrual depression. Bayer was required to change their advertising earlier this year, as they were accused of making false claims on the benefits of the pill. They were also cited for not following quality control procedures when manufacturing the pill.

The age at which girls begin taking birth control is gradually decreasing, making them the main target of campaign ads. It is so frustrating to me to learn that these large drug companies are putting products on the market without properly disclosing their adverse side effects. Think of your daughter, sister, niece, friends- they need to hear about the harmful side effects of oral contraceptives.

Please view the New York Times article and check out the comments section. There are many powerful accounts of women that have been affected by Yaz.

We at Drug Alert Updates would love to help you if you or someone you know have been affected by using Yaz. Please contact us with any questions you may have.

South Carolina woman suffered life-threatening side effects from Yaz birth control pill

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:36:22 +0000

Candice Atkinson, a South Carolina woman, filed a personal injury
lawsuit against Bayer Corporation and Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc.,
for severe side effects from the prescription birth control drug Yaz,
manufactured and marketed by Bayer. The complaint was filed in the Superior
Court of New Jersey, where Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals, Inc., is located.

Atkinson, age 33, states that Yaz is a dangerous prescription drug sold without adequate warnings about the risk of serious side effects. Atkinson alleges that Yaz is improperly advertised and over-promoted for its benefits of assisting in the treatment of acne.

“Bayer promoted Yaz with the slogan `the difference a little chemistry can
make,`” added Atkinson. “What Bayer did not disclose was how negative that
difference can be. Yaz gave me life-threatening injuries that have forever
altered my life.”

Atkinson was prescribed Yaz by her dermatologist for the treatment of acne. She was unaware that it had not been approved by the FDA, even though Bayer advertised it for preventing or reducing acne.

“Several months later, I developed sharp pains in my left shoulder and had
difficulty breathing,” Atkinson continued. “I went to my doctor for an
examination. Testing revealed multiple blood clots in both lungs. I was
hospitalized immediately. Fortunately, the treatments eliminated the blood
clots, but only one month later I was diagnosed with gallstones. I then had to undergo gall bladder surgery in January 2009. I have suffered months of anxiety and nausea related to these medical procedures and drugs given to treat the adverse side effects I developed from taking Yaz.”

Atkinson claims that she would not have experienced these life-threatening health effects if she had not taken Yaz or had been warned of the possible side effects. Bayer failed to warn doctors and consumers that Yaz is actually more dangerous than previous oral contraceptives.

For the complete story, visit Reuter’s.

Drug Alert Updates would like to help you if you or a loved one have been affected by Yasmin or Yaz. Please contact us for more information.

Birth control linked to heart attacks

admin — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 17:10:19 +0000

When you think of someone who is at risk of a heart attack, do you picture someone in their late 60s or 70s who is overweight, a smoker and generally takes poor care of themselves? That is what comes to my mind. I don’t often think of a young woman that is the “picture of health” to be at risk for a heart attack.
One of the major health risks for oral contraceptive users is the potential risk of a heart attack. Taking birth control is a responsible way for a woman to prevent an unwanted pregnancy. However, many women are soon discovering that their birth control pills are putting them at an increased risk for many life-threatening health problems.

“Well, what can I do about it? Many people are wondering that same question – if Yasmin does more harm than good, then why weren’t we warned about it? If you or someone you know has suffered from complicated side effects of Yasmin, YAZ or Ocella, it’s time to stand up and do something about this mistreatment. Please contact us with any questions you have and we would be glad to assist you.

KTLA reports serious side effects of birth control pills

admin — Tue, 24 Nov 2009 17:19:53 +0000

KTLA TV in Los Angeles recently conducted a report on Yasmin/Yaz birth control pills and the dangerous side effects of these drugs.

Check out KTLA TV website for the video or the full news article.

Contact Drug Alert Updates if you or a loved one have been affected by this drug.

Young mother suffers devastating side effects from taking Yaz

admin — Thu, 19 Nov 2009 16:59:07 +0000

ABC News reports the case of a young mother with 3-year old twins who decided to take Yaz when she and her husband decided they didn’t want to have any more children. 4 months after starting to take Yaz, Susan suffered a devastating stroke, causing her to have to stay in the hospital for 6 months, undergoing surgery to remove part of her skull, as well as many other complications. When Susan returned home, she needed to undergo lengthy physical therapy, as well as learn to walk and talk again. As a result of the stroke, Susan can no longer drive, and her children have to adapt to their mother’s needs as well.

Yaz is reported to have twice the risk of stroke over other oral contraceptives on the market. Susan is currently suing Bayer to remove Yaz from the shelf and preventing this from happening to other young women. To view the video, go to ABC.

If you or a loved one has taken Yaz and suffered stroke, heart attack, blood clots, gallbladder disease or other serious injuries, we encourage you to contact us at: 1-888-412-8469. Visit Drug Alert Updates for more information on Yasmin/ Yaz related health injuries.