Washington Ortho Evra Side Effects Lawyers
According to the FDA, seventeen women have died from serious side effects of Ortho Evra, including heart attacks blood clots.
In 2001, the Ortho Evra birth control patch was approved by the FDA to be used by women as an effective form of birth control. Since FDA approval, over five million women have used the Ortho Evra patch. Ortho McNeil, the manufacturer of the popular birth control patch has used an aggressive marketing campaign to promote their product, including television commercials, celebrity endorsements, radio ads and advertisements in magazines. Although the patch has not been recalled, there have been warnings released regarding major health concerns for women who use the medication.
There are serious risks and side effects associated with the use of the Ortho Evra birth control patch, such as:
- Blood clots
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Pulmonary embolism
The conclusion of a study conducted by Ortho McNeil, which involved over 3,000 women using the birth control patch, stated that two of the participants suffered from serious blood clots which moved to their lungs. Although the study showed that there are dangerous side effects from use of Ortho Evra, neither the FDA nor the manufacturer has considered the medication dangerous. Other reports have shown that women who use the patch as compared to an oral birth control pill are three times more likely to die or suffer from blood clots.
Recently women who suffered serious medical conditions, as well as family members of women who died while on the birth control patch have filed lawsuits against Ortho McNeil.
If you or someone you care about has taken Ortho Evra and suffered from blood clots, heart attacks, or other serious side effects, you are in need of an experienced Seattle Ortho Evra lawyer from Bernard Law Group. Our aggressive Tacoma personal injury lawyers are experienced in handling serious Washington drug injury and wrongful death cases and can assist you in evaluating your case.
IF YOU OR A LOVED ONE HAVE BEEN SERIOUSLY INJURED WHILE USING THE ORTHO EVRA BIRTH CONTROL PATCH, CALL TODAY FOR A FREE CONSULTATION!
