"i used this medication 12 years ago (i am 37 now, so i was 25).   

in 3 wks i gained 15lbs. my calves became very swollen and crampy and my memory began to go. i was a server at a popular restaurant.  i had regular customers and all of a sudden i couldn&#039;t remember their orders (they ordered the same thing every week for a year)... i&#039;m certain it is from ortho evra. it took years to get those 15lbs off. it completely messed up my metabolism and my memory has never recovered... i have a 16yr old daughter who will never use the patch because of my experience."