Who should not use ORTHO EVRA?
Some women should not use the ORTHO EVRA contraceptive patch. For example, you should not use ORTHO EVRA if you are pregnant or think you may become pregnant. You should also not use ORTHO EVRA if you have any of the following conditions:
A history of heart attack or stroke
Blood clots in the legs (thrombophlebitis), lungs (pulmonary embolism), or eyes
A history of blood clots in the deep veins of your legs
Chest pain (angina pectoris)
Known or suspected breast cancer or cancer of the lining of the uterus, cervix, or vagina
Unexplained vaginal bleeding until your healthcare professional reaches a diagnosis
Hepatitis or yellowing of the whites of your eyes or of the skin (jaundice) during pregnancy or during previous use of hormonal contraceptives such as ORTHO EVRA, NORPLANT, or the birth control pill
Liver tumor (benign or cancerous)
Known or suspected pregnancy
Severe high blood pressure
Diabetes with complications of the kidneys, eyes, nerves or blood vessels
Headaches with neurological symptoms
Use of oral contraceptives, birth control pills
Disease of heart valves with complications
Need for a prolonged period of bed rest following major surgery
An allergic reaction to any of the components of ORTHO EVRA
Tell your doctor or healthcare professional if you have ever had any of these conditions. Your doctor or healthcare professional can recommend a non-hormonal method of birth control.
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