San Francisco Injury Lawyer Blog

There are many federal laws that regulate the pharmaceutical industry, including on the amount of research that a medication must have before it is released to the public, or what to do when it is discovered that a drug causes irreparable damage. Some pharmaceutical drugs have treated or cured many diseases, but in some cases, the side effects of the drug outweigh the good that the drug may do. If you have been injured by a pharmaceutical drug, and was using it properly, then you may have a case for your injuries. Call Greenberg & Rudman LLP at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO) for a free consultation of your case.

The birth control, Yasmin, or otherwise known as Yaz, is an oral contraceptive, and includes the generic brand Ocella. The drug was advertised as being able to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS) and premenstrual dysphoric disorder (PMDD). However, there have been some serious side effects to this drug. Some of the side effects are blood clot in the lungs and legs, stroke, gall bladder disease, pancreatitis and heart attack. The most serious side effects are the blood clot to the lungs and heart attacks, primarily because it appears that Yaz shares a connection with pulmonary embolisms because of the hormones that are used in the drug.

Although drugs may not be completely free from side effects, if the side effects are as serious as blood clots and heart attacks, then the drug manufacturer may have to face legal issues with its users. If you or a family member has been taking Yaz, Yasmin or its generic brand, Ocella, and have suffered any of the above side effects, then you should call the law firm Greenberg & Rudman LLP for a free consultation of your case. You may be entitled to compensation for your injuries, but don’t hesitate—call now, or else your claim might expire. You can reach our attorneys at 1-800-252-9776 (1-800-ALAWPRO). You can also go to www.alawpro.com to read more about pharmaceutical personal injury cases.