Ortho Evra birth control patches (hormonal contraceptives) can produce blood clots in veins connected to the heart and brain. This can lead to serious heart problems such as heart attacks and stroke.
According to FDA records obtained in July 2005, by the Associated Press with a freedom of information request, over a 71 month period, there were 1,237 adverse event reports by women taking the pill, but over an 18 month period, there were 9,116 adverse event reports by women using the patch, which means there were over seven times more adverse event reports with the patch.
The AP found that before the patch was approved, the FDA had already noticed that blood clots with the patch were 3 times more common than with the pill. In 2000, FDA doctors reviewing the clinical trials submitted by the company warned that blood clots could be a problem if the patch was approved. In those trials, the doctors found that 2 of the 3,300 women using the patch were treated for blood clots that traveled to their lungs.
If you or a loved one has been injured by the use of Ortho Evra birth control patches, you may have the right to seek financial compensation for your injuries.
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