Drospirenone is a unique birth control medication marketed under the brand names Yaz, Yasmin and under the generic name Ocella. It's a fourth generation synthetic progestin oral contraceptive that has also been approved by the FDA for the treatment of premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD) and moderate acne.
When used as a contraceptive, Drospirenone works to prevent fertilization. However, it also works to prevent the attachment of a fertilized egg to the uterus in the rare instance that fertilization does occur.
What are the dangers of Drospirenone?
Several states have class action lawsuits pending against the manufacturers of birth control medications containing Drospirenone. The complaints allege that drugs such as Yaz, Yasmin and Ocella cause a high risk of blood clots, strokes and heart attacks. There have also been several reports that link the chemical to the sudden death of otherwise healthy individuals.
The FDA has already ruled that the marketing campaigns surrounding the medications were deceptive and misleading because they referred to the drugs as safe alternatives to traditional birth control methods when in fact the manufacturers had knowledge Drospirenone could cause life-threatening injuries in thousands of healthy women.
Will the FDA recall products containing Drospirenone?With an astounding
25,000 lawsuits from users of Yasmin/Yaz currently pending, consumers are certainly indicating that products containing Drospirenone be recalled, but the FDA has yet to do so.
If you or a loved one has taken a product containing Drospirenone and been victimized by a blood clot or even heart attack as a result, contact the experienced lawyers of Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz. We will plan your legal course of action and get you a settlement you deserve. Call 1-800-223-8897 or
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