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More Ortho Evra® News
Ashley Steele was only 20 years old when she was rushed to the emergency room after nearly fainting. Luckily, doctors were able to save her life and concluded that she had multiple blood clots in her lung.
The Ortho Evra® birth control patch is being blamed for her near-deadly clots.
Steele's lawyer is handling Ashley's case, along with five others, against Ortho-McNeil, the maker of the Ortho Evra®.
In the past few months, the number of lawyers involved in the Ortho Evra® consolidated lawsuit has more than tripled. A new study has provided evidence that Ortho Evra® may cause deadly blood clots and now plaintiffs are piling on.
Steele's lawyer expects hundreds of more Ortho Evra® cases to be filed.
Ortho Evra® now includes a warning about higher levels of estrogen exposure.
If you are currently using the Ortho Evra® birth control patch, you are no doubt wondering what to do next. It is wise to consult your health care provider about the risks and your personal situation. The Food and Drug Administration also has the most update information on Ortho Evra® available on their website.
Reference:
"Woman blames lung clots on birth-control patch," WFAA-TV, Chris Hawes, July 2006.
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