Why should Ortho Evra not be prescribed?
Do not use Ortho Evra if you are pregnant (or think you might be). Also avoid it if the ingredients give you an allergic reaction or you suffer from headaches with neurological symptoms such as visual disturbances (pulsing lights and blind spots) and temporary numbness. If you have ever had breast cancer or cancer in the reproductive organs or liver tumors, you should not take Ortho Evra. Avoid it, too, if you have or have ever had a stroke, heart disease, liver disease, angina (severe chest pain), or blood clots. It is also not recommended for women with significant high blood pressure or diabetes-related complications of the kidneys, eyes, nerves, or blood vessels. Women who have had pregnancy-related jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of eyes) or jaundice stemming from previous use of hormonal contraceptives should not take Ortho Evra. You should also avoid it if you have undiagnosed and/or unexplained abnormal vaginal bleeding, or if you need prolonged bed rest after major s
