Yaz and NuvaRing are very different forms of prescription birth control that have each been linked to potentially fatal complications.

If you suffered side-effects or a family member died after the use of Yaz or NuvaRing, Houston product liability attorney Tony Malley is ready to listen to your story and advise you on your legal options. Mr. Malley is proud to represent victims of dangerous drugs and defective medical devices, and he has helped numerous families from Texas and across the country pursue the financial compensation they need for medical expenses, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

Like the similar oral contraceptive Yasmin, Yaz is manufactured by Bayer and contains drospirenone. Drospirenone is a synthetic ingredient that can help prevent unwanted pregnancy, but it can also cause a dangerous elevation of potassium levels and result in severe side-effects including:

• Deep vein thrombosis
• Pulmonary embolism
• Gall bladder complications
• Heart attack
• Stroke
• Liver damage

Although Yaz was approved for use by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) as an oral contraceptive, it has also been prescribed to treat acne and the symptoms of premenstrual syndrome. Yaz and Yasmin are the focus of a number of product liability lawsuits that claim Bayer did not adequately warn consumers of risks associated with the birth control pills and downplayed some known side-effects.

NuvaRing is a small, ring-like contraceptive that is inserted into the vagina. Over the course of three weeks, NuvaRing releases a continuous low dose of estrogen and progestin to help suppress ovulation. Since its approval by the FDA in 2001, NuvaRing has been linked to serious and potentially deadly side-effects including:

• Increased risk for heart attack
• Increased risk for stroke
• Increased risk for liver cancer
• Increased risk for liver cancer
• Increased risk for high blood pressure
• Blood clots, including those that lead to deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
• Vaginal infection

Merck, the manufacturer of NuvaRing, currently faces a number of lawsuits alleging the company concealed health risks associated with NuvaRing.

If you suffered complications from Yaz or NuvaRing, or a family member died after use of one of these contraceptives, please contact the Malley Law Firm for your free case consultation. Injury attorney Tony Malley welcome clients from the Houston and Beaumont, Texas, areas and nationwide.