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Ortho Evra
Ortho Evra Lawyer in St. Louis, Missouri
The Ortho Evra patch is a type of birth control in which the hormones that inhibit ovulation is distributed through the skin over a period of 7 days. This medicated patch has been used by millions of women throughout the United States since Ortho-McNeil began marketing it in 2002.
In November of 2005, Ortho Evra was linked to increased occurrence of blood clots in women who were using the patch. Later, in January of 2008, the FDA issued a warning that Ortho Evra patch users have a higher risk of blood clots. According to a study done in 2006, women on “the Patch” are twice as likely to suffer serious or dangerous blood clots than women who use the pill form of hormonal contraceptives.
If you have suffered blood clots or medical/health effects resulting from blood clots while using the Ortho Evra patch, you could be entitled to receive compensation for your injuries. The legal team understands that painful, dangerous and life-threatening side effects of dangerous drugs can wreak havoc on your life and that of your family. With the help of a St. Louis personal injury attorney, you could be able to file a lawsuit to recover damages.
Ortho Evra Lawyer in St. Louis
Increased absorption of estrogen and progestin through the Ortho Evra patch has been linked to such dangerous conditions as:
- Blood clots
- Deep vein thrombosis
- Heart attack/stroke
If you have suffered any of the above, you could be able to receive monetary compensation for your injuries and the resultant losses.
