Ortho Evra is the maker of a popular birth control patch. This patch has similar side effects to the birth control pill, although some of the dangers of the patch might be more severe. Some women experience weight gain when they first go on the pill, while others notice changes in menstrual flow, vaginal discharge and even sexual desire. The pill is also known to have common side effects such as changes in blood pressure, skin problems and urinary tract infection.

In 2005, the Associated Press found around 10,000 accounts of people reporting adverse reactions to the Ortho Evra birth control patch. Side effects of Ortho Evra birth control patches have been known to include an increase in risks of deep-vein thrombosis, heart attack, strokes and blood clots. Many women who were using the Ortho Evra birth control patch have recently died of these symptoms and thousand more are now very concerned about their own safety. In just one year the Federal Drug Administration reported 44 deaths linked to Ortho Evra.

If you or someone you know has been affected by the Ortho Evra birth control patch you may have a right to receive compensation for your suffering. Please contact a qualified Ortho Evra patch lawyer today.