On November 10, 2005, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) issued a black box warning for Ortho-McNeil's birth control drug, Ortho Evra. A black box warning indicates medical research has established serious, potentially life threatening, side effects associated with a drug. In the case of Ortho Evra, women are at increased risk for stroke and deep vein thrombosis due to high levels of estrogen exposure. The lawyers at Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson represent women who have suffered serious medical complications due to the use of Ortho Evra, and consult medical experts as well as scientific research and medical literature documenting the dangers of Ortho Evra, in order to obtain the necessary legal proof linking our clients' injuries, illnesses and medical complications to the use of the Ortho Evra birth control patch.

If you have experienced serious medical problems while using Ortho Evra, contact the dangerous drug lawyers at Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson. We will evaluate your case and medical condition and discuss the legal options available to you.

Dangerous Side Effects Associated with Ortho Evra

Ortho Evra has been associated with the following serious medical conditions:

• Stroke
• Pulmonary embolism
• Heart attack
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Blood clots in the lungs

In extreme cases, medical complications caused by Ortho Evra have led to fatalities.

Taking Action to Demand Justice

Researchers have found that the Ortho Evra patch exposes women to 60 percent higher estrogen levels than the standard birth control pill. It is this increased level of estrogen that can trigger the dangerous side effects mentioned above. While the FDA was aware that Ortho Evra induced increased levels of estrogen, it did not immediately issue a warning regarding use of the product. Because of the inadequacy of warnings relating to Ortho Evra, many users have been seriously injured.

Our attorneys are prepared to demand compensation for your pain and suffering, as well as medical expenses and lost earnings, and send a strong message to pharmaceutical manufacturers that there are serious financial and legal consequences for placing profits over people's lives.

To schedule an appointment and discuss how we can help you, contact the law offices of Robinson, Calcagnie & Robinson today.