DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPO-PROVERA with similar:
Type: Rx Drug
|
Results are sorted by Age from youngest to oldest (reviews with no age reported listed first). Key to Ratings: 1=LOW (I would not recommend taking this medicine.) Page: 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70 71 72 73 74 75 76 77 78 79 80 81 82 83 84 85 86 87 88 89 90 91 92 93 94 95 96 97 98 99 100 101 102 103 104 105 106 107 108 109 110 111 112 113 114 115 116 117 118 119 120 121 122 123 124 |
More on DEPO-PROVERA: Reviews Summary | Drug Safety Information
| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 1 | Contraception | Depression, getting out of breath very easily, terrible headaches, incredibly tired all the time, couldn't sleep, gaining weight, bloating, “feeling” pregnant, no libido, annoyed, angry,sex painful and difficult, no lubrication, progressively more and more anxious, couldn't cope with every day stuff, joint pain, uncontrollable blushingm hot flashes, itchy skin, pain on scratching, bruised easily, heart palpitations, lower back, knee and ankle pain, walking was agony, felt nothing but total devastation, like a darkness descended on me and I felt totally and utterly alone in the black, no concentratation, no memory, can't make decisions, absolutely no connection with my children, no tenderness, no love, just totally nothing. Convinced I must be dying. I honestly believed I must have cancer, or a brain tumour or something, or worse, I was just losing my mind. Considered suicide, honestly believed that everyone would be better off without me, and just to stop the pain and the n | Read my whole story here: www.facebook.com/notes/kirsty-m-hall/depo-and-me-dfinitely-not-a-cute-puppy-dog-tale/10150262280396696 | F | 37 | 14 months no idea 1X AN | 6/27/2013 | 1 | birth control | All the above name it I had it and I'm still going through it!!! | It's poison! | F | 37 | 10 years | 12/26/2015 | 1 | Conveniance, pill gave me cysts | Delayed effects but initially shortness of breath which progressed, burning feet, joint Pain issues. Weight gain gradually sped up and extreme fatigue with depression. This stuff is poison to the body folks. Stay away. | F | 37 | 2 years | 1/28/2012 | 1 | prevent pregency | Shortness of breath and i had my period for 22 days. | F | 37 | 1 days 1 | 6/4/2012 | 1 | contraceptive | I was on depo about 15 years ago in the military, i would imagine this drug has made some improvements by now, but from what im reading, it doesn't seem like it. I first would like to state my side affects i experienced, were constant weight gain, abnormal increase size in breast, lactation, decrease sex drive, vaginal dryness (initally), depression, and headaches. I would like to mention that once i terminated the usuage of the drug by physician recomendations, I lost my menstrual cycle for about 5 years, my breast tripled in size, and lactation became more frequent. My skin darkened 3 shades. I eventually had a breast reduction and removed the mamo glands (to stop lactating), however the weight gain was consistent, despite all the dieting and work out. I found out about years later that I had a tumor on the pituitary part of the brain, and ovarian cyst, in which my attending physician believe may have been triggered from this drug. This drug may work wonderful initially, howeve | You may not have side affects initially, however after prolonged usuage of this drug, side affects are often detected. if you do not experience a menstrual cycle within a year or years, please be sure to have lab test performed for brain tumors, ovarian cyst. | F | 37 | 3 years 1X O | 1/23/2012 | 1 | Legs hurt all the time and bad migrane | F | 37 | 1 days | 2/12/2012 | 1 | birth control | Gained tons of weight,hair loss,heavy periods with clotting and very severe long lasting painful acne | I wouldn't recommend using this to anyone,the side effects are just horrible | F | 37 | 10 years 1X AN | 7/29/2011 | 1 | birth control | Three to four week long periods,spotting every day since shot,worsened depression and mood swings,heightened anxiety,PMS cramps 24-7,bloating,painful gas,headaches,backaches,decreased libido (mentally,at least)lack of physical pleasure from sex,VIOLENT ANGER ISSUES,paranoia,loss of interest in going out or being near people (even on line),did i mention the uncontrollable anger | I started taking this when my baby was 4 months old to prevent pregnancy and also, I'd been told it would make my uber painful periods go away. It was supposed to be safe for my age and being a smoker and history of blood clots,depression, and anxiety. I was lied to. This stuff has been toxic to me,I have wanted to die the last three months,and I have everything to live for. I am not me anymore and I am angry because I did some research and the medical establishment just downplayed my fears and assured me the only true possible side effects were loss of a period and weight gain. Maybe for a small segment of women, but it has been a nightmare for me. Instead of a week of cramps and a week of bleeding, I get a month of cramps and mood swings and 3 to 4 weeks of bleeding. Their solution is to keep getting the shots until the periods stop.Never mind my pre existing depression,bipolar,and anxiety have me near a break down when I was doing well postpartum before the depo. My stepmom gripes that they took her off the depo and she loved it,so it does work for some, but for those like me who were ill advised and mislead, this stuff is poisonous. I'm not getting another shot,ever, and I personally think with this many bad side effects it should be taken off the market.At the same time, it has been a life saver for some. The happy medium would be health care providers educating patients THOROUGHLY about what COULD happen with this drug. Even if it only happened to one person. | F | 37 | 3 months 1X M | 2/27/2010 Patient History | 1 | To control heavy bleeding | moody, stay emotional, severe abdominal pain, nausea, headaches, loss of appetite, no sex drive, fatigue all the time, loss of hair. | This is my first time taking the shot. I took the shot back in May to control my heavy bleeding. I would not recommend this shot to anyone. I started spotting June 8th. And every since I have been bleeding. The abdominal pain is unbearable. I ended up in the emergency room. I am still bleeding right to this day. They told me that this was to control my bleeding but I have bled more this way than having a normal period. At least I know what to expect when My period did start. I rather bleed for seven days and have a couple of days of heavy bleeding than the unknown of not knowing when you going to stop. this shot sucks. Im bleeding heavy and dropping clots and losing alot of blood to the point I feel as if im about to pass out. To anybody thats thinking about taking this shot, educate yourself and ask your doctor about the side effects cause my doctor didnt tell me anything and give me any type of information. | F | 37 | 1X day | 7/5/2010 | 1 | birth control | memory-loss, mood swings, very difficult to lose weight. Vaginal dryness & discomfort during use. After stopping use, almost continual bleeding for 5-6 months, irregular menstrual after, hair loss. Now I also have an ovarian cyst,not sure if related to the Depo Provera or not. | Beware! The side effects are not worth it. | F | 37 | 6 months | 7/19/2006 | 1 | sick of periods | Swollen & dry Perenium (the whole vaginal, anal region; INCREASED Libido BUT inability to Orgasm! (Insatiable & Unsastifiable) a true definition of Frustration!!! Heart Palpatations; twinges and cramps in limbs; sore tight muscles - especially in back leading to pain in neck /base of skull; loose ligaments; breast tenderness; Dizzyness (Probably due to the heart palpatations and panic attacks)& my asthma seems marginally worse. | Only had 1st injection one week ago - am hoping someone can tell me that these symptoms are more than likely to settle down soon. | F | 37 | 7 days | 12/19/2004 | 1 | To control/limit my Endo growth | Severe anxiety attacks, inability to sleep, bleeding from the rectum, night chills and excessive sweating, stomach and intestinal problems, inability to lose weight. | I am in a state of shock right now, reading about all of this. My anxiety attacks have gotten so bad, I can barely function. Talking with friends and thinking back, it seemed to start when the Depot shots started. Researching if anxiety is a known side effect, I find all of these others things I have been going through are also known side effects! At my Annual a couple of months ago, I asked my OBGyn if my bowel troubles could be a side effect and she said to talk to my GP about IBS! Needless to say, I will not ever get anbother shot of this. I think I would rather live with Endo pain and bleeding. At least I could think straight. Should I wait for a period of time before I return to the patch? | F | 37 | 1 years | 12/5/2005 | 1 | so i dont have anymore children | DEPRESSION-VIOLENT-PAIN IN NECK AND HIP-NON STOP BLEEDING-HEART FEELS LIKE ITS RACEING AT TIMES-ETC. | DONT TAKE IT-IT MAY RUIN YOUR LIFE-TO THE GIRL ON THE TOP WHO IS ACCUSEING PEOPLE OF LIEING TO GET TO THE TOP-WHO CARES MAYBE THEY ARE TRYING TO WARN PEOPLE.You must need some more education on this subject,actually you sound like your ANGRY-THATS ONE OF THE SIDE EFFECTS HONEY. | F | 37 | 2 months | 12/18/2005 | 1 | No more children | My god never been so ill, constantly feel like I have flu my spine too and bottom really hurts my breast are really sore. I have no energy to do anything, and my mood swings are really bad, as well as gaining nearly 2 stone weight. | This should be taken off the market | F | 37 | 3 months | 3/20/2017 | 1 | Hormonal balance | Horrible!!! I've been so depressed, having bad anxiety and have had my period for 5 weeks now. My sex drive is almost nonexistent and I am always mad at the world. I've also developed this eye twitch which I can't 100% contribute to the shot but I've never had this happen before in my life. Never again! | F | 37 | 3 months | 1/31/2016 | 1 | Birth Control | Dizzy spells Painful intercourse Swollen glands Extreme mood changes | I did further research on Depo. It's considered a black market drug. It has not "officially" been approved by the FDA. It slipped thru. Tests on animals confirmed this drug causes cancer. This drug is a killer. Do not take it! | F | 37 | 3 months | 12/1/2016 | 1 | To stop pregnancy | I didn't realise that this shot strips you of vital vitamins folate and vitamin d which made me so so poorly,, I had mood swings, body aches, not sleeping well, headaches, dizziness, feeling sick,, the list is endless!! I recommend anyone who is on this or just come off to get there vitamin levels checked. I used the depo for years before which I didn't realise until this time that it was what was causing all these issues if I'd have known I'd have never gone back on it!!! Stay clear ladies | F | 37 | 3 months 1X day | 5/6/2023 | 1 | Birth control | This medication has effectively ruined my life. I have zero energy. None. Fatigue and anxiety, that's my life now. I used to be vibrant. I used to have friends. My child and husband loved me. I'm isolated, in full body pain, my anxiety has taken the form of harm ocd and I don't have the energy to do anything about any of this. My sadness could drown me if I let it. And these symptoms came AFTER I STOPPED TAKING THE SHOT. During my time on depo I gained 20 pounds and get sad. Coming off depo was like jumping into traffic. I will always mourn the life I should have lived. Now I don't know if I will ever be the same. I feel bad mostly for my child, this has affected him the most. Mommy was wonderful now Mommy is an emotional, tired, fat psycho. | F* depo. | F | 37 | 3 years 1X day | 2/4/2021 | 5 | Because i was stupid | i got depression and anxiety which i had never suffered before the shot, I'd never recommend it | F | 38 | 3 months | 6/6/2020 | 5 | Contraception | Immense weight gain, loss of libido, possible bone density problems, inability to focus properly. Just put 5 to get to top of list. | I have been taking Depo provera for years, and came on this website from looking for when my periods would return, and now find out alot of health problems that I thought had come from nowhere, seem to be from Depo Provera. I do not take any other medication, and have no other reason to feel ill. I'm going to look more into this, and think twice before having any more injections. The weight gain has been getting worse with each injection, going from 10 stone to 13 stone! It seems to take some time of repeated use before the side effects really fully seem to take over your body. Sure it was originally a good thing to avoid unwanted pregnancy - but at loss of sexual feeling? or putting on so much weight that you might not attract a partner -as you look already pregnant? When I first took it I had a feeling of the body being clogged up with the hormone. I used to try to have a break inbetween before the next injection. I don't know if they have changed what goes into it recently, but this | F | 38 | 11 days | 7/12/2006 |