Evra Patch Information
Drug name: Ortho Evra
Generic name: Estrogen/Progestin
Use: Birth control.
Ortho Evra skin patches are a form of birth control that you only have to use once a week, and they offer a great alternative to daily birth control pills. It contains two female hormones called Estrogen and Progestin. The two hormones work together to prevent pregnancy. It works by stopping an egg from attaching to the uterus, thickening the mucus in the cervix to stop sperm from entering and also helps to prevent ovulation. The skin patch is a safe alternative to birth control pills as it prevents the drug from passing through your liver. We currently have brand Janssen-Ortho Ortho Evra patches (21 day/150 mcg/20 mcg) in stock.
Ortho Evra Side Effects
The possible common Ortho Evra side effects are:
• Breast pain, tenderness, or swelling;
• Freckles or darkening of facial skin;
• Headache, nervousness, dizziness, fatigue.
• Increased hair growth, loss of scalp hair;
• Mild nausea, vomiting, bloating, stomach cramps, weight & appetite changes;
• Problems with contact lenses;
• Vaginal itching or discharge, changes in menstrual periods, decreased sex drive;
More serious side effects may include:
• A breast lump;
• A change in the pattern or severity of migraines;
• Numbness or weakness, chest pain or heavy feeling, pain spreading to arm/shoulder;
• Sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, speech or balance;
• Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet;
• Symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes).
• Upper stomach pain, loss of appetite, dark urine, jaundice.
Ortho Evra Safety in Pregnancy and Children
Before purchasing, tell your doctor if you have any other medical conditions, including:
• A heart valve disorder;
• A history of a stroke, blood clot, coronary artery disease, circulation problems;
• A history of depression;
• A history of fibrocystic breast disease, lumps, nodules, or an abnormal mammogram.
• A history of jaundice caused by birth control pills;
• A hormone-related cancer such as breast or uterine cancer;
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding;
• Diabetes, high cholesterol or if you are overweight;
• Gallbladder disease;
• High blood pressure, heart disease, congestive heart failure, angina (chest pain), history of heart attack;
• If you are 35 or older and you smoke;
• Kidney or liver disease or liver cancer;
• Seizures or epilepsy;
• Severe high blood pressure or migraine headaches.
You should inform your doctor if you are planning to conceive, pregnant or breastfeeding as Ortho Evra can cause harm to your baby. Ortho Evra can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. Do not use it in children and men.
Ortho Evra Reviews
“It is an easier therapy than taking a pill every day!” – Leanne, Houston