Class action lawsuits — Ortho Evra — Blood Clots & DVT

Class action lawsuits have been filed for side effects like the blood clot ortho evra has been known to cause. In the class action suit birth control patch Ortho Evra has been linked to deep vein thrombosis (DVT). Deep Vein Thrombosis from the patch is not uncommon. Some people are switching from the Ortho Evra patch to the ortho cyclen lo birth control pills to avoid these side effects.

If you are a smoker, these risks are even greater. And especially if you are over the age of 35 and smoke, the risks are greater still. Serious risks, which often are life threatening, include blood clots, stroke and heart attacks. Again, to emphasize, these risks are increased if you smoke cigarettes.