Ortho Evra Side Effects

Serious Side Effects (incomplete list)

  • Blood Clots: Thromboembolic Disorders, Vascular Problems, Pulmonary Embolism, Arterial Thromboembolism, Venous Thrombosis
  • Myocardial Infarction (Heart Attack)
  • Cerebrovascular Diseases (Thrombotic & Hemorrhagic Stroke)
  • High Blood Pressure, Hypertension
  • Carcinoma of the Reproductive Organs & Breasts (some evidence)
  • Hepatic Neoplasia, Benign Hepatic Adenomas
  • Ocular Lesions, Retinal Thrombosis, Vision Loss, Proptosis, Diplopia, Papilledema, Retinal Vascular Lesions
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Carbohydrate & Lipid Metabolic Effects (glucose tolerance decrease in some diabetics)

Other Side Effects (incomplete list)

  • Breast tenderness, enlargement, secretion
  • Headache, migraine
  • Rash
  • Nausea, vomiting
  • Colitis
  • Menstrual changes
  • Premenstrual syndrome
  • Abdominal cramps and bloating
  • Fluid retention
  • Weight changes
  • Emotional disorders, depression
  • Libido changes
  • Breakthrough bleeding
  • Ectopic pregnancy
  • Vaginal discharge, candidiasis
  • Jaundice
  • Lipid disorders
  • Contact lens problems, corneal curvature changes, cataracts