Ortho Evra Birth Control Patch Side Effects | Howard L. Nations National Pharmaceutical Law Firm

ORTHO EVRA SIDE EFFECTS

Thrombophlebitis and venous thrombosis with or without embolism
Arterial thromboembolism
Pulmonary embolism
Myocardial infarction
Cerebral hemorrhage
Cerebral thrombosis
Hypertension
Gallbladder disease
Hepatic adenomas or benign liver tumors

So far, blood clots and blood clot-related injuries are by far the most common serious reaction to the Ortho Evra patch. Venous thrombosis (blood clots) typically appear in the legs, but can also occur in the arms, abdomen, and the brain. Symptoms include pain, swelling, and redness in the affected extremity. Blood clots are particularly dangerous because they can travel through the veins and block blood flow at another location, causing a condition known as venous thromboembolism. Blood clots that travel to the lungs can cause pulmonary embolism, which is often fatal.

In addition to a risk of a fatal pulmonary embolism, venous thrombosis contributes to significant functional disability, with an estimated 1/3 to over ½ of patients with venous blood clots developing post thrombotic syndrome, a chronic complication consisting of pain, swelling, and occasionally ulceration of the affected extremity. Finally, once a patient has suffered a venous blood clot, the recurrence risk is high at several percent per year.

These serious and sometimes fatal injuries caused by the Ortho Evra patch have resulted in scores of lawsuits against the manufacturer. If you or someone you know has been injured by using the Ortho Evra patch, contact our offices for a free consultation with one of our pharmaceutical attorneys.