Is the Patch for Me?
The Patch is a great option for women who don't want to worry about taking a pill every day. In a clincial study, women who used the Patch were more likely to use it correctly and consistently than women who took birth control pills; however, ORTHO EVRA® is not for every woman.
It is important to know that you will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use ORTHO EVRA® than if you use a typical birth control pill containing 35 micrograms of estrogen. In general, increased estrogen may increase the risk of side effects. The risk of venous thromboembolic events (blood clots in the legs and/or the lungs) may be increased with ORTHO EVRA® use compared with use of birth control pills. Studies examined the risk of these serious blood clots in women who used either ORTHO EVRA® or birth control pills containing one of two progestins (levonorgestrel or norgestimate) and 30-35 micrograms of estrogen. Results of these studies ranged from an approximate doubling of risk of serious blood clots to no increase in risk in women using ORTHO EVRA® compared to women using birth control pills. Talk to your healthcare professional about how this information relates to your use of ORTHO EVRA®.
It is important to be aware of all the risks before you start using ORTHO EVRA®, and it is vital
that you speak with your doctor before starting any medication. To help pinpoint the important topics to discuss with
your healthcare professional, visit our Patient-Doctor Discussion Guide. Learn more about Safety & Side Effects.
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