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Some ORTHO EVRA side effects can be serious

By: Michael@Monheit.com - Michael Monheit, Esquire, Thu Dec 8th, 2005 11:34:42 AM

ORTHO EVRA combines progestin and estrogen and exposes you to 60% more estrogen than if you used a typical birth control pill. In general, increased estrogen exposure may increase the risk of side effects. The progestin in ORTHO EVRA - norelgestromin - first entered the marketplace in 2001. Norelgestromin is the active breakdown product, or metabolite, of norgestimate, the progestin contained in some brands of oral birth control pills

Some ORTHO EVRA side effects can be serious. The following symptoms are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your doctor immediately:

heart attack

stroke

shortness of breath

severe headache

severe stomach pain

yellowing of the skin or eyes

severe depression

severe vomiting

partial or complete loss of vision

double vision

speech problems

dizziness or faintness

weakness or numbness of an arm or leg

crushing chest pain or chest heaviness

coughing up blood

calf pain

unusual bleeding

loss of appetite

extreme tiredness, weakness, or lack of energy

fever

dark-colored urine

light-colored stool

rash

This information has been provided by Monheit Law. Those interested in more information from the author should consult us through our free Ortho Evra Lawsuit inquiry form.

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