If you or a loved one has used Ortho Evra, you may be at risk of heart failure. In 2005, the FDA stated that women using this birth-control patch are exposed to approximately 60 percent more estrogen than those who use oral contraceptive pills. This excess estrogen may lead to blood clots, heart attacks, strokes and other serious injuries. To date, dozens of deaths have been linked to the use of Ortho Evra birth control patches. A recent study has confirmed this results, and the FDA has consequently asked Ortho McNeil Pharmaceuticals, a division of Johnson & Johnson, to update the safety label on Ortho Evra to warn users about the risk of blood clots, heart attacks and strokes.

However, in spite of Ortho Evra’s extremely dangerous side effects, its manufacturer has aggressively marketed the patch as a convenient alternative to oral birth control pills. The drug’s original safety label stated that the patch's health risks were similar to those related to oral contraceptives, even though a recent whistleblower suit alleges that the company was well aware that the birth control patch could cause high rates of blood clots.

If you or a loved one has taken Ortho Evra and suffered side effects, please contact the lawyers of The Ferraro Law Firm at 1-800-275-3332 or via e-mail for a Free Case Evaluation.

Important Links:

FDA - Ortho Evra (norelgestromin/ethinyl estradiol) Information

FDA Drug Details: Ortho Evra

Mayo Clinic - Ethinyl Estradiol and Norelgestromin (Transdermal Route) Drug Information

Ortho Evra – Official Site