FDA Reports Increased Risk of Blood Clots from Yaz Use
The FDA recently reported on September 27th, that it "remains concerned" that newer birth control devices such as Yaz may be linked to increased risk of Blood Clots. The FDA reports that women who use Yaz and other new birth control devices are at 150% more risk than women who don't use these devices. The FDA study reporting involved over 800,000 women.
In a statement released by the FDA, "The FDA is informing the public that it has not yet reached a conclusion, but remains concerned, about the potential increased risk of blood clots for women who use drospirenone-containing birth control pills."
The FDA will hold another series of meetings around December 8th to further review Yaz side effects, lawsuits and claims.
Back in May, the FDA announced is was reviewing the side effects of Yaz after 2 studies were released tying Yaz to blood clots. These studies indicated that products including Drospirenone. Other drugs that include Drospirenone include Loryna, Gianvi, Safyral, Ocella, Syeda, Zarah, Beyaz.
Yaz Settlements and Yaz Attorneys
If you or someone you know has been affected by Yaz side effects, you may be entitled to an Yaz settlement. You should speak to an Yaz lawyer as soon as possible.
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