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YAZ / Yasmin / Ocella / Gianvi / Zarah / Loryna / Syeda / Vestura / Beyaz / Safyral [Birth Control Pills Containing Drospirenone (DRSP)]Blood Clots • Pulmonary Embolism (PE) • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) • Stroke • Heart Attack • Gallbladder RemovalYAZ, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, Zarah, Loryna, Syeda, Vestura, Beyaz, and Safyral are birth control pills containing drospirenone (DRSP). These DRSP oral contraceptives have been associated with a possible increased risk of blood clots and potentially fatal adverse events such as deep vein thrombosis (DVT), pulmonary embolism (PE), strokes, and heart attacks. Other serious side effects associated with YAZ, Yasmin, Ocella, Gianvi, Zarah, Loryna, Syeda, Vestura, Beyaz, and Safyral are gallbladder problems (cholecystitis) and gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy). YAZ, Yasmin, Beyaz, and Safyral birth control pills are Bayer HealthCare Pharmaceuticals, Inc. products. Ocella, a generic version of Yasmin, and Gianvi, a generic version of YAZ, are from Teva Pharmaceuticals and Barr Laboratories. Zarah, a generic version of Yasmin, and Vestura, a generic version of YAZ, are made and sold by Watson Pharmaceuticals. Loryna, a generic version of YAZ, and Syeda, a generic version of Yasmin, are made and sold by Sandoz, Inc. Read more on our Drospirenone (DRSP) Birth Control Pills Information Page >>PradaxaSerious Bleeding Events • Hemorrhages • Heart Attack or Myocardial Infarction (MI) • Acute Coronary Syndrome (ACS)Pradaxa is a blood-thinning drug used to reduce the risk of stroke and blood clots in people with atrial fibrillation not caused by a heart valve problem. Since coming on the market in October 2010 the FDA has received numerous Adverse Event Reports involving serious bleeding side effects such as hemorrhages. Further, medical studies have associated Pradaxa with an increased risk of heart attack, or myocardial infarction (MI), and acute coronary syndrome (ACS). Read more on our Pradaxa Information Page >>NuvaRingHeart Attack • Stroke • Blood Clots • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) • Pulmonary Embolism (PE)NuvaRing is a birth control product in the form of a vaginal ring containing hormones similar to those in oral contraceptives. NuvaRing has been associated with increased risk of blood clots, including deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE), as well as heart attacks and strokes. Read more on our NuvaRing Information Page >>FosamaxOsteonecrosis of Jaw (ONJ) • Femur Fractures (Low-Stress Breaks of Thigh Bone)Fosamax (alendronate) is used to treat osteoporosis but has been associated with osteonecrosis of the jaw, or jaw bone death. Merck resisted the FDA's request to include a warning label concerning the link for almost a year. Fosamax has also been associated with low-stress leg fractures of the femur, or thigh. Read more on our Fosamax Information Page >>ByettaPancreatitis: Acute / Hemorrhagic / Necrotizing • Kidney Failure • Renal InsuffiencyByetta (exenatide) is an injection drug used by adults with type 2 diabetes mellitus. This diabetes medication has been associated with damage to the pancreas -- acute, hemorrhagic, or necrotizing pancreatitis -- as well as severe kidney problems, including kidney failure and renal insufficiency. Read more on our Byetta Information Page >>Drug Injury Watch: Latest Headlines
Drug Injury Law: Recent Case EvaluationsNuvaRing - Bilateral Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 43 yr old woman (6975) NuvaRing - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 44 yr old woman - massive embolism in leg; comatose for 12 days (6974) Zarah - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 38 yr old woman (6970) Gianvi - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 26 yr old woman - one week in ICU; two weeks in hospital (6966) YAZ - Gallbladder Removal - 26 yr old woman (6965) Beyaz - Gallbladder Removal - 24 yr old woman (6963) Ocella - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - 28 yr old woman (6958) Ocella - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - 20 yr old woman (6955) NuvaRing - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 20 yr old woman (6954) Gianvi - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 21 yr old woman (9653) NuvaRing - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 19 yr old woman (6932) Ocella - Gallbladder Removal - 25 yr old woman (6925) YAZ - Ischemic Stroke (CVA) - 32 yr old woman (6924) NuvaRing - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - 21 yr old woman (6921) NuvaRing - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - 43 yr old woman (6914) Yasmin - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 21 yr old woman (6912) Clomid - Birth Defect: Tetralogy of Fallot - infant boy (6911) Gianvi - Pulmonary Embolism - 30 yr old woman (6900) Beyaz - Gallbladder Removal - 17 yr old girl (6893) Ocella - Gallbladder Removal - 19 yr old woman (6889) YAZ - Gallbladder Removal - 28 yr old woman (6884) Zarah - Stroke - 23 yr old woman (6882) Beyaz - Gallbladder Removal - 22 yr old woman (6878) Safyral - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 24 yr old woman (6863) Gianvi - Gallbladder Removal - 19 yr old woman (6862) Ortho Evra - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) and Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 28 yr old woman (6853) NuvaRing - Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) - 40 yr old woman (6850) Gianvi - Gallbladder Removal - 36 yr old woman (6849) Ocella - Gallbladder Removal - 29 yr old woman (6844) Zarah - Stroke - 41 yr old woman (6843) Zarah - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - 26 yr old woman (6842) Paxil - Birth Defect: Craniosynostosis - 6 weeks old girl (6833) NuvaRing - Pulmonary Embolism (PE) - 31 yr old woman (6829) |
 Visit DrugInjuryWatch.com and see why some of Tom Lamb's articles have been featured on these sites: ZocorRhabdomyolysis • Renal / Kidney Failure • Liver Injury • Interstitial Lung Disease • Tendon RuptureZocor (simvastatin) is a cholesterol-lowering drug that has been linked to rhabdomyolysis and myopathy (muscle injuries) as well as other serious side effects such as kidney or renal failure, liver problems, interstitial lung disease (ILD), and tendon ruptures. Read more on Zocor Information Page >>MultaqLiver Damage • Liver Failure • Liver Transplant • Cardiovascular Death • Heart Failure • StrokeMultaq (dronedarone) is a drug used to treat abnormal heart rhythm (atrial fibrillation or atrial flutter). In July 2011 the FDA said some clinical trial data showed a two-fold increase in death, as well as a two-fold increases in stroke (CVA) and hospitalization for heart failure in patients receiving Multaq compared to a placebo. In January 2011 the FDA issued a drug safety alert for Multaq concerning severe liver injury, such as liver failure requiring liver transplantation, associated with Multaq use. Read more on our Multaq Information Page >>AvandiaHeart Attacks • Strokes • Congestive Heart Failure • Liver Failure • HepatitisAvandia (rosiglitazone) is a medication in the thiazolidinedione class of drug and is used to treat Type 2 diabetes patients with insulin resistance. In May 2007 it was found that taking Avandia puts patients at a 43% higher risk of heart attacks. Read more on our Avandia Information Page >>Zetia and VytorinHepatitis • Liver Injury • Liver Failure • PancreatitisZetia (ezetimibe) and Vytorin (ezetimibe / simvastatin) are cholesterol-lowering Read more on Zetia / Vytorin Information Page >>LevaquinTendon Rupture • Tendon Tear • Severe Tendonitis / TendinitisLevaquin (levofloxacin) is part of the fluoroquinolone class of antibiotics. This medication has been linked to tendon injuries, such as tendon ruptures, tendon tears, and severe tendinitis / tendonitis. Avelox (moxifloxacin) and Cipro (ciprofloxacin), two other popular fluoroquinolone antibiotics, have also been associated with these tendon-related side effects. Read more on our Levaquin Information Page >>KetekLiver Damage • Liver Failure • Liver TransplantKetek (telithromycin) is an antibiotic that Read more on our Ketek Information Page >>Ortho Evra PatchStroke • Pulmonary Embolism (PE) • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) • Blood Clots • Heart AttackOrtho Evra is a skin adhesive patch used for birth control that can expose women to higher levels of estrogen than regular birth control pills; this can cause serious side effects including heart attacks, strokes, pulmonary embolism (PE), deep vein thrombosis (DVT), and blood clots.
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