Yaz birth control lawsuits are gaining momentum as more women are developing severe cases of deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Bayer, Yasmin/Yaz manufacturer, has agreed to settle 6,760 U.S. blood clot claims for a total of $1.4 billion and is now being held accountable for 23 deaths in Canada.
From menstrual cramps to blood clots
Casualties in Canada
Health Canada has reported the fatalities of 23 Canadian women who were using Yasmin or Yaz. The victims, between the ages of 14 and 26, suffered from different side effects including pulmonary embolisms, DVT, and heart attack. These casualties are among an estimated 330 cases of patients experiencing adverse effects from Yaz and are seeking legal action against Bayer for continuing to emphasize the benefits of the pill rather than the risks associated with its use.
Bayer is facing similar lawsuits in the U.S.; the most recent was filed by four women in California who have suffered from DVT. As of July 2013, Bayer is facing $1.4 billion in U.S. blood clot settlements. Despite consumer fatalities and warnings from the FDA, the pharmaceutical giant remains confident that their contraceptives are “safe, effective and have a favorable benefit-risk profile”.
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