Zarah - A Generic Form of Yasmin with the Same Risks as Yasmin

Zarah is a generic form of the oral contraceptive Yasmin. Zarah is sold by Watson Pharmaceuticals, which has a large facility in Corona, California. Because Zarah has the same ingredients as Yasmin, it comes with the same risk of side effects. Watson Pharmaceuticals obtained approval from the FDA to sell Zarah in the United States on September 7, 2010.

Zarah Side Effects

Zarah’s chemical formulation is identical to Yasmin, which means Zarah has the same side effects. The following are some common Zarah side effects:

death
blood clots in the legs, known as deep vein thrombosis (DVT)
pulmonary embolism (PE)
stroke
heart attack; sudden cardiac death; myocardial infarction
abnormal heart rhythms (arrhythmia)
gallbladder disease and removal
hyperkalemia
elevated potassium levels

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Risks from Zarah Containing Drospirenone

Zarah, like Yasmin, contains drospirenone and ethinyl estradiol. Drospirenone is a synthetic progestin that acts as a potassium-sparing diuretic. This means that women using both Zarah and Yasmin run the risk of developing abnormally high potassium levels in their bodies ( hyperkalemia). Another similar birth control formulation that also comes with these risks is YAZ, manufactured by Bayer Healthcare Pharmaceuticals.

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Zarah Lawsuits

Thousands of women have been injured by Yasmin and its generic equivalents, Zarah and Ocella. If you or a loved one has suffered from any of the above side effects after using Zarah, Yasmin, Ocella or YAZ, contact the Zarah lawyers and Zarah attorneys at DeCarli Law to learn your legal options. We provide free, no-obligation telephone consultations. You will be able to speak to an attorney, not a legal assistant or other support staff member. If we take your case, you will have no obligation to pay us fees unless we obtain a recover for you.

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