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The Food and Drug Administration recently approved a new warning label for Ortho Evra, stating in bold letters that the patch exposes women to about 60% more estrogen than the birth control pill. The makers of Ortho Evra previously failed to warn users of the higher estrogen levels, which may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke and death. If you have been harmed by the side effects of Ortho Evra, contact an experienced attorney to learn about your rights.

Ortho Evra Resource Links

FDA Updates Labeling for Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
You can read the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) press release in 2008 regarding new labeling requirements for the Ortho Evra contraceptive patch.

FDA Information on New Label for Ortho Evra
Read FDA questions and answers discussing new language for Ortho Evra label that includes results of a study on the risks of serious blood clots for Ortho Evra users.

Ortho Evra Drug Information
Ortho-McNeil's Web site provides prescribing information, side effects and adverse reactions associated with Ortho Evra for consumers and medical professionals.

WebMD: Stronger Warning for Birth Control Patch
Read a report from WebMD Health News, an online medical resource, on FDA's update of the Ortho Evra label.

Public Citizen Petitions for Removal of Ortho Evra from the Market
Read the press release accompanying Public Citizen's petition to the FDA to remove Ortho Evra from the market because of its risks to female users.

Oklahoma City Drug Liability Attorney

At Nix and McIntyre Law Office, LLP, in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, personal injury victims who have suffered harm from the use of the once-a-week birth control patch, Ortho Evra, should know that our Oklahoma pharmaceutical litigation lawyers do all we can to provide for the needs of our injured clients, whether it means settling or going to trial for their contraceptive patch lawsuit. We have successfully handled a wide variety of personal injury matters, including handling unsafe drug matters involving Ortho Evra and Paxil.

Dangerous drugs can cause blood clots, strokes, and other serious health problems. If you have suffered injury as a result of their use, seek experienced, skilled legal assistance to empower you to make sound decisions about your case. Our Oklahoma drug liability attorneys serve clients throughout the state of Oklahoma including Oklahoma City, Tulsa, Lawton, Enid, Edmond, Norman, Ada, Weatherford, Ardmore, Yukon, Stillwater, Midwest City, Moore, and Shawnee, in counties including Cleveland County, McCurtain County, Oklahoma County, and Washita County. Contact us today to schedule a consultation to discuss your potential personal injury claim.

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Ortho Evra - An Overview

Ortho Evra Developed by Ortho-McNeil for Release in United States

Ortho-McNeil™ released Ortho Evra™ in the United States after the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) approved the drug for release on the market in late 2001. Ortho Evra is a birth control patch applied once a week to the upper arm or torso, abdomen or buttocks. During the fourth week, no patch is applied to allow for menstruation.

Ortho Evra has been linked to serious blood clotting causing injury or death. Families who have lost a loved one should contact an experienced attorney to discuss their options. Women who are currently using the Ortho Evra birth control patch and who may be at risk should first seek medical advice and then contact an attorney for legal advice.

Ortho Evra Users at Greater Risk for Blood Clots

Initially, Ortho-McNeil, a division of Johnson & Johnson™, marketed Ortho Evra as an easy-to-use alternative that was just as safe as oral contraceptives. As an added benefit, women only had to replace the patch once each week as compared to taking a pill every day. But Ortho-McNeil's claims of safety came into question after several young, healthy women died while using the Ortho Evra patch.

In 2006, the FDA requested that Ortho Evra's label be changed to reflect results of two studies offering conflicting results on the heath risks associated with Ortho Evra. One study indicated that women using Ortho Evra had two times the risk of developing serious blood clotting than women using birth control pills, but the other study concluded that users of Ortho Evra had no greater risk.

In 2008, Ortho Evra's label was changed again because a third study concluded that Ortho Evra users did face an increased risk of serious blood clotting when using the Ortho Evra patch.

The risk of serious blood clotting from the Ortho Evra birth control patch comes in part because of the method of delivery. The patch delivers estrogen directly into the bloodstream through the skin. Additionally, because wearers of the patch only apply it once each week, women receive up to 60 percent more estrogen in the blood stream over the course of the week than oral contraceptive users. A well-established connection exists between estrogen and side effects like blood clots, stroke and heart attack.

Deaths from Ortho Evra Use

As several news agencies have reported, Ortho Evra was soon linked to an unusual number of deaths and injuries from blood clotting in healthy women from ages 15 to 44. As more personal injury lawsuits were filed seeking damages for wrongful death or serious injuries stemming from the drug, the federal courts actually consolidated all of the cases involving Ortho Evra into a multidistrict litigation (MDL) so that all the federal cases could be managed by a federal district court judge in Ohio.

Women Using the Ortho Evra Patch Should Seek Medical Advice

Ortho Evra users should consult their physicians to determine if they should discontinue use of the birth control patch. Women who use Ortho Evra may be unnecessarily putting themselves at risk for heart attack, stroke and death if they could also successfully use the birth control pill or another birth control alternative.

Conclusion

After obtaining necessary medical attention, women harmed by Ortho Evra should seek legal advice. If you have experienced a blood clot, stroke, heart attack, pulmonary embolism or other side effects from using the patch, you may be entitled to compensation for your injury. Contact an experienced attorney to discuss your situation and to take action for your injuries.

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