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Dangerous Side Effects
Ortho Evra birth control patch side effects run the gamut from a mild reaction at the birth control patch application area to an increased risk of developing endometrial cancer, breast cancer, gallbladder disease, liver tumors, heart attack, stroke, and blood clots. Do you have an Ortho Evra birth control patch lawsuit? Do you need an Ortho Evra lawyer?
The FDA has logged 9,116 reports of adverse reactions to the Ortho Evra birth control patch in a 17-month period, whereas Ortho Tri-Cyclen, a birth control pill, only generated 1,237 adverse reports in a six year period.
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Here is a birth control patch side effect checklist for your convenience:
- reaction at the birth control patch application area
- upset stomach
- vomiting
- stomach cramps
- bloating
- diarrhea
- constipation
- gingivitis (swelling of the gum tissue)
- weight gain or weight loss
- brown or black skin patches
- acne
- swelling of the hands, feet, or lower legs
- hair growth in unusual places
- bleeding or spotting between menstrual periods
- changes in menstrual flow
- painful or missed periods
- breast tenderness, enlargement, or discharge
- difficulty wearing contact lenses
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Some Ortho Evra side effects are more serious. The following birth control patch side effects are less common. Have you experienced any of them? Do you need a birth control patch lawyer?
- severe headache
- shortness of breath
- severe vomiting
- partial or complete loss of vision
- double vision
- speech problems
- dizziness or faintness
- weakness or numbness of an arm or leg (may be a sign of stroke)
- crushing chest pain or chest heaviness (may be a sign of heart attack)
- coughing up blood
- calf pain (may be a sign of blood clot in the leg)
- severe stomach pain
- yellowing of the skin or eyes (may be a sign of severe liver failure)
- severe depression
- unusual bleeding
- loss of appetite
- extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy
- fever
- dark-colored urine
- light-colored stool
- rash (allergic reaction)
Find out if you are eligible for an Ortho Evra lawsuit. Hundreds of women have been eligible and are settling out of court. Do you qualify? Start by completing the free legal consultation from Anapol Schwartz law firm.
