What should I do if I am using Ortho Evra right now?
If you have experienced any indicators of blood clot or stroke, such as shortness of breath, tightness in the chest, numbness in a limb, or dizziness seek immediate medical attention. Otherwise, consult your doctor regarding the potential risks associated with the birth control patch.   

What if I have experienced a blood clot or other injury while using the patch?
Assuming that you have received the necessary medical attention, you should contact an experienced attorney to discuss your situation.  You may have the right to compensation for your injury.

Is anything being done to protect women from the risks of using Ortho Evra?
Public organizations are warning women not to use the Ortho Evra birth control patch, including consumer watchdog group Public Citizen, which says that there is no reason to choose Ortho Evra over older, better understood, and equally effective oral contraceptives. The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has also taken action, and Ortho Evra will now bear a bold warning so that women will know that the birth control patch exposes them to about 60% more estrogen than the typical birth control pill.

What does the new Ortho Evra warning label say?
In November of 2005, the Food and Drug Administration announced that Ortho Evra would carry a new label to warn users about the risks of the birth control patch when compared to the pill. The new label says, in part, "[h]ormones from patches applied to the skin get into the blood stream and are removed from the body differently than hormones from birth control pills taken by mouth. You will be exposed to about 60% more estrogen if you use Ortho Evra..."