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Ortho Evra

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Ortho Evra	7.58	5.81	3.56	12
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Effectiveness of Ortho Evra by Condition

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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being

Since taking Ortho Evra, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:

Effect on:	Much Worse	Worse	No Change	Better	Much Better
Appetite	0%	16.7%	72.2%	11.1%	0%
Balance/Equilibrium	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Blood Pressure	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Breathing	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Confidence	0%	5.6%	88.9%	5.6%	0%
Coordination/Motor Skills	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Digestion	0%	11.1%	83.3%	5.6%	0%
Emotional Well-being	0%	16.7%	55.6%	16.7%	11.1%
Energy	0%	22.2%	77.8%	0%	0%
Eyesight	0%	0%	100%	0%	0%
Memory	0%	0%	94.4%	5.6%	0%
Mental Clarity	0%	5.6%	94.4%	0%	0%
Pain	0%	5.6%	94.4%	0%	0%
Patience	0%	11.1%	88.9%	0%	0%
Sexual Health	16.7%	16.7%	44.4%	22.2%	0%
Skin Complexion	5.6%	5.6%	77.8%	11.1%	0%
Sleep	5.6%	11.1%	77.8%	5.6%	0%
Stress Level	11.1%	11.1%	66.7%	11.1%	0%

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Commonly Reported Ortho Evra Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Allergic Reaction	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Breast Tenderness	66.7%	27.8%	5.6%	0%	0%
Change in Sex Drive	61.1%	16.7%	11.1%	0%	11.1%
Depression	83.3%	11.1%	0%	5.6%	0%
Dizziness	83.3%	11.1%	0%	5.6%	0%
Fatigue	61.1%	27.8%	5.6%	5.6%	0%
Headache	77.8%	11.1%	5.6%	0%	5.6%
Irregular Bleeding	93.3%	6.7%	0%	0%	0%
Mood Swings	61.1%	27.8%	11.1%	0%	0%
Nausea	83.3%	0%	11.1%	5.6%	0%
Yeast Infection	77.8%	0%	11.1%	11.1%	0%

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Less Commonly Reported Ortho Evra Side Effects

RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:

Effect on:	None	Mild	Moderate	Strong	Severe
Abdominal Pain	81.2%	18.8%	0%	0%	0%
Anxiety	87.5%	0%	6.2%	6.2%	0%
Blurred Vision	93.8%	6.2%	0%	0%	0%
Cervical Cancer	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Change in Weight	66.7%	16.7%	0%	11.1%	5.6%
Chest Pain	88.9%	5.6%	0%	5.6%	0%
Eye / Vision Problems	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Bleeding	66.7%	33.3%	0%	0%	0%
Irregular Periods (women)	75%	25%	0%	0%	0%
Pain in Limbs	94.4%	5.6%	0%	0%	0%
Reduced Libido	88.9%	11.1%	0%	0%	0%

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User Comments about Ortho Evra

21 Jun 2013	I started on Ortho Evera, and 3 weeks is all I could take. Physically, the patch was itchy and irritated my skin. It made my breasts fuller, but they were so sore, even just while walking. Emotionally and mentally, I was a disaster. The patch caused severe anxiety, to the point that I just prayed I could make it through the work day. I also became depressed and moody/easily agitated. My sex drive disappeared and overall I acted like a completely different person. My doctor had to put me on Xanax and an anti-depressant after removing the patch to try to "get me back to normal". I could not recommend this form of birth control, and I would caution users to monitor small changes in their mood before they become severe like mine did. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
16 Aug 2010	This is a fine method for birth control and doesn't have any more average side effects than the basic pill. I like that it works well. The only issue I occasionally have with it is that I can get stomach cramps. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Jun 2010	it works great 3 years I have been on it and I am not pregnant! The only down side is the weight gain and a change in emotions, it makes you a little more sensitive. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
19 May 2010	Ortho evra was a great birth control option. Putting the patch on only once a week made it easier to remember than reghular birth control pills. —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use
07 Jul 2009	have had very few problems. A few issues with skin irritation and the patch folding on itself. Otherwise very easy to use —Posted by Anonymous Respond Display Name: Email: (Required) Notify me of new comments Email me monthly survey results Sending... I agree to the Terms of Use