"i was using the birth control ring for 5+ years.  in may, 2016 i switched to the ortho evra patch. i was given the xulane birth control patch, the generic form of ortho evra. i&#039;ve not had a single problem. . .  until now!  the first week of march i put a new patch on my lower abdomen. within 6-8 hours i had a raised, burning, itchy rash under the patch.  i&#039;d never had this problem before no matter where i place the patch. i removed that patch and put a new patch on my upper shoulder. within 5 hours another raised, itchy burning rash under the patch. i removed that patch. now i have two square raised, red, burning, itchy rash spots!!  needless to say i have to stop xulane. not sure what to use now."