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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 Removal

YAZ, 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 >>

Pradaxa

Serious 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 >>

NuvaRing

Heart 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 >>

Fosamax

Osteonecrosis 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 >>

Byetta

Pancreatitis:  Acute / Hemorrhagic / Necrotizing • Kidney Failure • Renal Insuffiency

Byetta (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 >>

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Drug Injury Law: Recent Case Evaluations

NuvaRing - 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)

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Zocor

Rhabdomyolysis • Renal / Kidney Failure • Liver Injury • Interstitial Lung Disease • Tendon Rupture

Zocor (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 >>

Multaq

Liver Damage • Liver Failure • Liver Transplant • Cardiovascular Death • Heart Failure • Stroke

Multaq (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 >>

Avandia

Heart Attacks • Strokes • Congestive Heart Failure • Liver Failure • Hepatitis

Avandia (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 Vytorin

Hepatitis • Liver Injury • Liver Failure • Pancreatitis

Zetia (ezetimibe) and Vytorin (ezetimibe / simvastatin) are cholesterol-lowering
drugs that selectively inhibit the intestinal absorption of cholesterol. A 2005 Dear Doctor Letter warning of adverse side
effects associated with ezetimibe such as liver failure, drug-induced hepatitis, and acute pancreatitis was issued in Canada but not in the US.

Read more on Zetia / Vytorin Information Page >>

Levaquin

Tendon Rupture • Tendon Tear • Severe Tendonitis / Tendinitis

Levaquin (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 >>

Ketek

Liver Damage • Liver Failure • Liver Transplant

Ketek (telithromycin) is an antibiotic that
has been associated with serious liver
problems such as drug-induced hepatitis and
liver failure, which can result in the need for a liver transplant.

Read more on our Ketek Information Page >>

Ortho Evra Patch

Stroke • Pulmonary Embolism (PE) • Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT) • Blood Clots • Heart Attack

Ortho 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.


Read more on our Ortho Evra Information Page >>

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We have listed the state laws or statutes that control the amount of money doctors, hospitals, and other health care providers can charge a patient for copies of their medical records, as well as records provided to the patient's attorney for use in personal injury lawsuits.


Go to our Medical Records Copying Charges Page >>

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