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The controversy, and lawsuits, surrounding Yaz and Yasmin birth control pills are growing by the day. Bayer, the manufacturer of these dangerous drugs, contends they are safe and any side effects are clearly listed on their labels. Bayer accomplishes this by citing studies which are favorable to their predetermined outcome (i.e. Yaz and Yasmin are not harmful when used responsibly and should remain on the open market).
However, Bayer funded two of these studies. There appears to be a pretty substantial conflict of interest with regards to their sources. That's why you need to utilize a healthy dose of skepticism when reading these "medical" studies. Always be sure to check who funded the research. If it's from the drug's manufacturer, you should be leery of the results.
There have been independent, third party studies which report an increased risk for blood clots and other serious side effects. What kinds of side effects? Well, heres a list of just some of the side effects reported by hundreds of young women: gallstones, stroke, blood clots, symptoms of depression, a breast lump, sudden numbness, confusion, problems with vision, speech, or balance, chest pain, pain spreading to the arm or shoulder, nausea, and sweating.
If you're looking for additional information about Yaz, Yasmin, and their generic cousin Ocella, check out our special, in-depth report on these dangerous prescription drugs.
About the Editors: Shapiro, Lewis & Appleton is a Virginia injury law firm whose attorneys focus on personal injury and accident law and have experience handling cases fo victims of dangerous drugs and prescription drug errors. Check out our dangerous drug information page to learn more about side effects and recalls. We have offices in Virginia Beach and Hampton, VA, but we're ready to come to you anywhere in Virginia, including Norfolk, Chesapeake, Newport News, Portsmouth and Suffolk if you've been seriously hurt by someone else's carelessness.
Our firm has been recognized as one of the best injury law firms in Virginia by U.S. News & World Report since 2010. Rick Shapiro and James Lewis have been named to the National Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 2009 and have been recognized as the Best Lawyers in America since 2008. Shapiro and Lewis were also named Virginia Super Lawyers for Personal Injury Law since 2010. Fewer than 5 percent of practicing lawyers are chosen to receive this honor.
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