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Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch is Dangerous to Use
The Ortho Evra contraceptive patch has been used by many young women who unfortunately have developed clot related injuries. Some users have had strokes, heart attacks, pulmonary embolisms or deep vein thrombosis as a result of using this product...

Ortho Evra Injuries Dangerous Drug Warning
Ortho Evra contraceptive patch users should be aware of injuries caused by the transdermal (skin) birth control patch. FDA investigations have revealed Ortha Evra contraceptive users have a significantly higher risk of developing serious blood clots (aka ?venous thromboembolism? or VTE) than women taking oral contraceptives...

FDA Approves Update to Ortho Evra Patch Label
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved revisions to the current Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch label. The updated labels will reflect results from a new study that found users of the patch were at an increased risk of developing serious blood clots (also known as (VTE - venous thromboembolism), than those women who use birth control pills.

Ortho Evra: Risks Known Before Contraceptive Patch was Approved
Amarillo, TX: In yet another example of a drug earning approval in the face of dissenters, the Ortho Evra birth control patch was approved by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 2001 despite strong opposition from one of the agency's own medical reviewers.

Duragesic: This Patch Could Stop Your Heart
Toronto, ON: The active ingredient contained in the recalled Duragesic pain patch is a synthetic opioid analgesic that is considered to be several times more potent than heroin. The makers of the Duragesic patch containing fentanyl have recalled the patches over concern that a breach in the patch reservoir could pose an overdose hazard to both patient, and caregiver.

Public Citizen Wants Ortho-Evra GONE…
Washington, DC: The push to get what many believe is a dangerous product off the market got a helping hand yesterday when Public Citizen petitioned the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to pull the Ortho-Evra contraceptive patch off the market.

Ortho Evra Patch Risk
Ortho Evra Side Effects

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Ortho Evra Contraceptive Patch
allegedly causing fatal blood clots, heart attack, and stroke.

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Duragesic Pain Patch
alleging harm from defective pain patches.