DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2469 Ratings)

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DEPO-PROVERA  (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE):  This medication is used to treat certain types of cancer (such as uterine cancer, kidney cancer). Medroxyprogesterone is like a natural hormone called progesterone made by the body. It is usually used with or after other treatments (such as radiation, surgery). Medroxyprogesterone may prevent or slow the worsening of the cancer and decrease pain and other symptoms.    (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 1  prevent pregancy never again...hair loss, spotting for weeks and weeks and the worst for me was the night sweats. Perhaps I'm the odd one as I haven't heard of anyother woman suffering from the night sweats. Night sweats is not a stated side effect that I have seen but I have a friend who also had night sweats while on this RX. F 36
1X AN
7/29/2010
 1  birth control It turned me into a different person, angry ALL the time! Definitely my biggest complaint would be the moodiness. I had to withdraw from school and wait for the side effects to pass because I was furious with everyone and all I could focus on were violent, terrible thoughts. I am normally a completely peaceful person! Other side effects included no period (which is the one good thing!), headaches, and bad acne/really greasy hair. I wish this shot would work because not having a period and not having to worry about birth control except once every three months would be great! But after looking over the other comments I don't seem to be alone in having an awful experience with the drug. Another thing to consider when trying this drug is any possible side effects experienced last three months! This drug has put my life on hold while I wait for it to leave my system. F 19
1X O
3/3/2010
 1  ovarian cysts Headaches,losts of spotting, no sex drive, vaginal dryness, mood swings, depression,aching bones,when sleeping at night, wake up in sweats, feet,fingers and arm numb,knees throbbing,panic attacks,back pains, when I run I feel like my legs are breaking in half. I feel so weak and lifeless.DO NOT GET THIS SHOT!!! I would never take this Again! This is the worst I ever felt. I am NEVER getting another shot. I would love to feel normal again? This drug should come with a Contract... No it should be Ban or Illegal!!! F 27
1X day
2/22/2010
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 1  birth control depression, anxiety, mood swings, headaches, frequent bleeding, hot flashes, blurry vision, reduce sex drive i've only tooken 2 shots so far; and i will not be back for my third. id rather take my pills everyday; than get this shot. after taking this shot; i quickly spiraled down into a deep depression. i went to a counselor, and she told me to do research on depo; and that my depression could be related to the shot, and most definitely, i see that now, i am not the only one suffering. i hate this shot, wouldnt recommend it. ive continued to bleed, doctor telling me, it just takes time, but i hate it. im cleaning it out of my system, this shot really brought me down, and i feel almost every side effect. i believe there should be more research done on this shot. F 20
1X day
4/6/2010
 1  reduce hot flashes extreme irritation and nervousness did not reduce hot flashes F 54
1X O
5/2/2010
 1  Birth Control consistant spotting for 1 month and counting! easily angered or offended. Always frusterated, insecure, and pain in my pelvis and back I started the depo when i was 16 and only took one dose. I felt like i was always pmsin but without any period. I gained weight and i was very unhappy with the shot so i discontinued it. I went back on it recently and now i feel angry and tired all the time. I havnt stopped spotting for a month now and its so frusterating. Everyone has different reactions with different types of medications Howver , even with that in mind, I wouldnt recommend this shot. It hurt me emotionally and physically.. and was terrible experience F 20
1X day
5/6/2010
 1  Birth Control EXTREME WEIGHT GAIN 35 LBS IN 5 MONTHS, IRREGULAR BLEEDING. I absolutely hated this bc. I thought that it would be cool not getting a period but yet still not being able to get preg while on this med. So i got my first injection on 2/3/11. did not have a period until the time for my next shot that was due on 4/25/11. however b/t those months i went from 130 to 160 lbs in a matter of months. then i randomly started bleeding 3 weeks after my second injection. and since then i have been bleeding every 2 weeks it starts off light then gets heavy and the bleeding last 2 weeks causing me not to enjoy my sex life with my bf. I hate this med and wish i would have never taken it. F 25
150 mg 1X O
9/26/2011
 1  keep from getting pregnant Headaches, weight loss, pain in my stomach. I was on the shot for 5 years w no period. I just got of off of it about 2years ago. I'm still going crazy still havin pains no sex drive at all. And when I do its hurts but I don't reccomend this to no one. I remember when I tol the doctor that I didn't want the shot anymore they told me that u shouldn't b on the shot no more then 3 years well hell I was on it for 5 years. So I'm planing to sue the hospital and depo because they new and just didn't tell me that I wa only suppose to be on it for 3 years. So if ur on the shot Get OFF IT NOW BECAUSE U WIL BE MESSED UP. F 28
1X day
6/7/2011
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 1   AWFUL. This is def the worst kind of b-control, or any medication I've ever had. I didn't want to take the pill at first because I was so sure I wouldn't remember to take it (now on it and never missed) And I thought 1 injection every 3 months for just $35 was an easy, and cheaper version! Well let me tell you, that year I was on it I was PSYCHO! I alientated all of my friends, family, I nearly lost my bf over it. I was crazy, overly emotional would have crying spells for no reason. I also had spotting the WHOLE time I was on it. DO NOT take this medication. everyone I have talked to that wasn't obese said they tried to kill themselves, or it made them psycho! F 21
1X day
3/24/2011
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 1  pregnacy,stop painful periods pain in stomach, MAJOR mood swings, vaginal discharge, headaches, anxiety , random crying , EXTREME RAGE . okay im 18 & my boyfriend & i had experianced a pregnancy scare once before. i had heard about the depo shot i had decided to give it a try. it was the worst experiance of my life! the headaches seemed to never go away & the pain in my stomach would pop up at the most unwwanted times. my mood swings are the craziest things. i lost a few friends over it & i almost pushed my boyfriend away.it took two weeks for the vaginal discharge & the spotting to go away. my moments of rage & saddness were past random. i couldnt even eat infront of people because of my fear of choking. no matter how much sleep i got i was still sleepy! I DO NOT recommend this shot at all. im not going in for my 2nd shot so hopefully the side effects will wear off soon & i can get back to my old life. F 18
1 shot 1X O
4/1/2011
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 1  avoid pregnancy/abnormal periods Insomnia, lost weight, back acne, anxiety, depression, panic attacks, digestive problems (constant belching, bloating, acid reflux, and constipation), neck and shoulder pain, headaches, extreme fatigue, hair is really dry, jitters, problems with pain in hips, dry skin, low blood sugar, body aches, paranoia, some numbness in my face, and my heart raced. Do not ever take this drug! It has changed my life for the worst!!! I just want to feel normal again and be the Mom I used to be. If you need a safe haven please check out this website http://speakagainstdepoprovera.webs.com regarding depo provera. I hope everyone is feeling better soon. God bless! F 29
150 mg 1X AN
4/10/2011
 1  So I wouldnt have a period. I gained at least 20 pounds within the first month of taking it, I'm having MAJOR mood swings (im surprised anyone still talks to me) I'm still having a full on period when they told me I'd only spot, no its not spotting, its full on now. My main reason for posting is the mood swings, i've went from being an extremely nice person to a total bitch and its not me. It started when i started this stupid shot. I would NOT recommend this to anyone else, sure its easier to remember to take it but would you really want to gain extra weight and have extreme mood swings??? Is it really worth it? I dont think it is F 23
1X O
3/28/2011
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 1  birthcontrol every bad side effect asotiated with the shot it the worst every bad side effect im excperencein its so bad im consaultin a lawyer about fileing a law suit its ruining my life and its hard 2 function as a human its the worst decision i ever made its ruining my marriage from the mood swings im not the mom i used 2 b h have dizziness light headness ever day allday aneixty im spaced out weird vision and i dont feel like my self not 2 mention no period 4 2 months ive been 2 the doct 5 times allready he said bc shot had all kindsof test done bc shot and its been a little over 3 months and there side effects r still here my doct said it stays in ur system longer then 3months worst discion ever just want 2 b normal again 25
1X O
5/14/2011
 1  Birth controll mood swings and lots of weight gain, and chest and lung pains when exercising I started taking the shot in March and started gaining weight in late May. I gained 10 to 20 pounds. And I try to exercise but then I get chest and lung pains and it hurts to breathe I will be off it in August though. I want to try a non hormonal birth control pill. F 19
1X M
6/12/2011
 1  Birth control Problems with acne, severe depression, suicidal thoughts and terrible nightmares Don't take it! F 25
7/22/2004
 1  birth control complete hell no sex drive, which I guess is fine b/c my period hasn't stopped.. now on anti-depressants b/c of clinical depression.. cramps so bad I can't stand up (need 800mg of advil to help)... on a 1200 cal/day, LOW fat diet, 4-day week gym b/c I'm afraid that my story is starting to sound just like other womens' and I don't want the next chapter of mine to be F 25
4/25/2004
 1  birth control Neck face and back pain, anxiety panic attacks weight gain receiving for 2yrs 8mnths F 24
7/25/2005
 1   "Friend's DON'T let Friend's use DEPO PROVERA!" If you are a woman who has had a negative life-changing experience using this drug, come on in where you will find support and can share your experiences with women who know where you're coming from! MySpace Group: groups.myspace.com/nodepo F
10/20/2008
 1  birth control bleeding constantly F 17
11/6/2006
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8/24/2006

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