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…
Some of the side effects produced by taking Yaz or Yasmin birth control pills – such as nausea, chest pain, sweating, even a stroke – are pretty apparent. However, the subtle side effects of these prescription drugs make them especially dangerous. Yaz and Yasmin are known to cause depression. Many women have complained about “feeling…
“There is good evidence of selective outcome reporting in published reports of randomized trials.” So begins the abstract of a special report in the Nov. 12 New England Journal of Medicine. In the report, clinical trial and health policy experts examine original company documents and journal articles related to non-U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved uses…
The Yaz birth control pill enjoyed major commercial success in part because of its claims to help with “moderate-to-severe acne.” A birth control pill which also helps clear your skin; sounds great, right? However, it was revealed Yaz does virtually nothing to help with acne. Unfortunately, some young women tried to combat their skin problems…
Johnson & Johnson (J&J), one major manufacturer of Fentanyl and Duragesic pain patches, made bold proclamations regarding the effectiveness and ease in which you can take these prescription patches, but they failed to mention the high risk of accidental overdose deaths. The most well-known J&J advertisements boasted, “Duragesic stops the pain, not the patient” and “Life…