DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

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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  Contraception Migraines Nausea Anxiety Depression One week after receiving this poison I came down with the worst migraine I've ever had in my life I'm now on day 20 of this migraine and it just is not going away I was so worried I had a brain tumour my doctor sent me to hospital where I was kept in overnight for a scan! Since receiving this I'm experiencing random bouts of severe nausea and my mood is just low all the time that's when I'm not in a complete rage or crying. I've been feeling completely worthless and like I'm a bad mother all since this was put in. I was not informed of any side effects off the nurse that gave me this injection, I phoned her and told her what was happening and she tried to convince me I'm wrong and the depo injection causes none of the above however if you look on the approved medical site of our health care system it very much states it all there to which she denied knowing anything about. I'm so angry I allowed this filth to be put in my system WHY HAS THIS NOT BEEN BANNED by the looks of things for every one good review on many different sites there's 100 bad! F 28 1 months
30 MG
3/9/2016
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 1  Birth control The headaches are so bad all the side effects really came true, I have throbbing headaches everyday, I feel nauseous just smelling certain smells F 21 1 months
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12/16/2015
 1  Birth control Uncontrollable mood swings. Very negative behavior, feeling annoyed or frustrated about everything, depression (Crying more often than usual or feeling sad for no reason) Dryness of vagina. Weight gain. Headaches/migranes First time trying the Depo shot will not be getting the shot again. Bleed for 3 weeks straight, everyday like a full on period since taking the shot. Haven't had a period since it stopped but has been on an emotional roller coaster. Acting psychotic F 20 1 months
12/27/2015
 1  pregnancy prevention Heart pounding, chest pain, anxiety, scared of everything, really bad depression, mood swings, tired all the time IT SUCKS I WOULD NOT WISH THIS PAIN AND SUFFERING ON MY WORST ENEMY! all i think about is dying its so scary!!!!! i want it to be over i never want to take this ever ever ever again F 21 1 months
3/24/2009
 1  Birth Control Continous bleeding, massive mood swings, angry, depressed, cold, scared, and jealous I had this shot administered by planned parenthood, the dr told me because I was too old and I smoked that this was the only thing she would give me. I had my period when I got the shot, it ended for a week and then came back and has not left. This has been over a month now. Hubby says he understands how this is birth control cause I have my period constantly! He is upset with the fact that I had to pay to have my period, constant arguments with him, depression, mood swings, I am always freezing, I have fears that I have never had before and I am extremely jealous over nothing! He is really upset that I paid for all of that. I will say that I will never take this shot again! Hopefully with this first shot it will not affect me as long as it has some of you. I feel so bad for all of you! I hope you are all fine after this horrid thing wears off! Hopefully, after of all of this, I can convince hubby to get a quick snipping done and soon! You are all in my prayers! God Bless F 36 1 months
2/28/2009
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 1  Birth control I just took th shot last month, since then I've gained 23 pounds, I cant stop eating, I've never had a problem with weight gain before. F 20 1 months
11/24/2007
 1  pre op before novasure ablation night sweats, hot flushes, stomach cramps, daily headaches,no energy, palpatations, feeling low,low,low I just thank my lucky stars that i only had to have one shot of this demon drug.I have gone from a very energetic everything has to be done yesterday type of woman to an i dont care type of woman. I cannot stand the hot flushes and night sweats and sleeplessness i am going out of my head with it. The hot flushes leave me with palpatations and a throbing head i must get them 10 -15 times a day. This drug is a joke and should be banned. I suppose i just have gaining 20lbs and no sex drive to look forward to now. Does anybody know how long it takes to get out of your system.?? F 33 1 months
3/17/2008
 1  Birth Controll Severe depression(which I had to begin with this made it worse), EXTREME irritability, Lowered sex drive, lack of energy, pain in left side of my body (mainly my joints, specifically ankle, knee, wrist, and elbow.)Mood swings, Loss of appetite, weight loss I thought this would be a great idea but I was wrong, I got the shot and that same day my moods starting shifting crazily. This shot is causing nothing but trouble, its put my realtionship with my boyfriend on rocky ground because everything he does irritates me. which it never used to untill I got this. I can hardly stand for long cause my left ankle and knee hurt so bad, and my left wrist aches so much I try to avoid using it. ONly 2 more months of this crap. I'm going back on the pill, this crap isnt worth it. F 18 1 months
5/25/2007
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 1  to prevent pregnancy permanant low mood, extreme irritability and intolerance of other people, bloating, hot flushes, spots, paranoia, weepiness,reduction of sex-drive. I cannot believe how much this drug has affected my mind in one month- 2 weeks ago I felt totally normal and seemingly overnight I now see everything in a totally different light. I feel like I have gone off my boyfriend and cannot tolerate any of his 'flaws' which before never bothered me. THis in itself makes things worse because it upsets me so much to think like that. I get irritated at the slightest thing anyone does, keep getting hot flushes, especially at night, and my skin is a mess compared to how it normally is! I had depression before and this has just worsened it significantly. I will NOT be getting the second jab as it has messed with my head way too much- im supposed to be having my 30th birthday party next week and it upsets me that im probably gonna still feel this sh** when it comes round. Can anyone suggest ways of handling these side effects until the stupid thing wears off? Many thanks all:) F 29 1 months
9/11/2007
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 1  Contraceptive Lost my appetite completly Running tummy Bleeding does not want to stop Vagina burning Lost weight fast due to no appetite Do not use this! F 27 1 months
2 month in 1X day
11/14/2020
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 1  To prevent pregnancy Mood swings, headaches, lose of taste and appetite. I had been on depo before, my first shot was a success no problems whatsoever. It had been about 4 months after that I decided to try it once more. When I tell you it was the worst mistake I could of ever mad. I have been so moody my poor bf is tired of me I'm constantly lashing out at him accusing him of cheating and I can't stop I feel like it's made me crazy. Before the shot I was such a happy person so energetic now I hardly want to do anything, I guess different people have different side affects I don't have the same appetite as before I get sick of eating I take three bites and I can't taste the food after followed with nausea. Avoid this shot at all costs it's not worth it. F 25 1 months
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8/28/2020
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 1  Regulate period I hate it. I have migraines but my biggest problem is the bleeding. I switch between pads and panty liners. I have been bleeding for a month straight. I feel very dirty and depressed. Also my hair is thinning. I will not be going back for another shot. F 23 1 months
6/17/2020
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 1  To prevent pregnancy No period at all for two months. I'm waiting for this third month to end. Nausea, cramps, joint pain, migraines, suicidal, lost, I feel almost cold in nature, it ruined my life. Angry, sad, off, weird discharge, crazy hormones, crazy feelings, an "off" feeling hit me. I hate it. Ruined my whole life since I got it. Been screaming for the side effects to end. They should in September. It's already ruined everything I have. F 17 1 months
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8/11/2016
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 1  To prevent pregnancy No period at all for two months. I'm waiting for this third month to end. Nausea, cramps, joint pain, migraines, suicidal, lost, I feel almost cold in nature, it ruined my life. Angry, sad, off, weird discharge, crazy hormones, crazy feelings, an "off" feeling hit me. I hate it. Ruined my whole life since I got it. Been screaming for the side effects to end. They should in September. It's already ruined everything I have. F 17 1 months
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8/11/2016
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 3  birth control extreme anxiety (i already was dealing with this but it made it worse), moodiness, constant bleeding after the first month After reading everyone's comments and side-effects, I really should not have started taking this. It had made all my previous problems (depression, anxiety) worse and a loss of sexual desire. I dont know how my bones have been or will be affected but this is the only dose i will be taking! F 17 1.5 months
6/6/2009
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 1  To prevent pregnancy fatigue, weight gain, mood swings, depression, night sweats, pain in legs and feet, muscle pain in arm (where shot was given), prolonged spotting, lack of sex drive, lack of vaginal moisture, restless sleep I only chose this birth control method because my doctor suggested it since I cannot take the pill anymore because of high blood pressure. The first few weeks were fine, but at about the third week my mood drastically changed, I was getting agitated easily and crying for no reason. The worst part was the leg and feet pain, especially when wearing sandals and when trying to sleep at night. I still have a month and a half before this shot wears off and have been lightly bleed for two weeks. I have no intention of getting this again. F 26 1.5 months
7/10/2009
 1  to prevent pregnancy Anxiety nausea headaches cramps heart palpitations high blood pressure low energy I would not recommend this medicine after a wk n a half the anxiety which was the worst side effect set in I feel like I'm goins crazy I've been to the hospital twice in one wk where they took all test they could think of only for every thing to come back normal. Every one including my self felt I was going crazy until my husband said u where fine until u took that shot. Did my research n read other peoples comments which made me positive the depo is making me feel this way. When it where's off neva again F 26 1.5 months
1X AN
8/17/2010
 1  Birth Control Heavy constant bleeding and cramping. Acne on face and back. Severe vaginal dryness and complete lack of sex drive. Extreme moodyness and irritability (even worse thanw hen i quit smoking) 20 lb weight gain in 1.5 months (same diet and exercise I have been on for 6 months) My doctor NEVER NEVR NEVR told me of all these side effects. She did say that in patients that were already afflicked with depression/anxiety that it could make it worse, but when I questioned her about that (because I didn't want to get worse) she assured me that it wouldn't bother me . I then didn't feel too sure about taking thew shot, but needed a form of birth control ( i had just had a baby and DID NOT want to get pg again) She would not give me anything else besides the Depo!!!! She said that was my only choice. What really makeds me mad is this is effecting my realtionship with my husband....and there is nothing i can do for at keast 1.5 months!!!!! I will be going back to this femal doctor, not for treatment but to tell her how she ruined my life for 3 months.i will also be reporting her for not telling me all the facts about this stupid drung, even tho i asked. and for not perscribing me something different when i told her i worried about it aggrivating my depression. i suggest you all report the dr. who misled you as to the side effects of this drug!!! they shoulnt be able to get away with ruining our lives!!!!!!!!! F 23 1.5 months
7/6/2005
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 5  to not get pregnant night sweats, hot flashes, have been bleeding for 2 months straight, muscle/joint pain, involuntary twitches in some joints, hair on head falling out, anxiety and depression AND I WAS ALREADY ON ZOLOFT FOR POST PARTUM DEPRESSION, weight gain, bloating, and if that isn't enough i have grown hair all over my face. I put a 5 so it would be at the top like the others - Depo is poison and doctors and nurses need to research on the net and find this crap out. my doctor actually recommended this poison to me! there is no reversal or antidote for the shot. I HAVE ALL OF THESE HORRIBLE SIDE EFFECTS AFTER ONE SHOT! JUST ONE! The FDA or whoever needs to get on this company's ass..... F 33 2 months
11/22/2005
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 5  Birth Control I have experienced increased MOOD SWINGS as in crying for no reason, becoming more DEPRESSED than usual, and alsoSNAPPING AT PEOPLE and everything AGGITATES/AGGRAVATES me. i already have a past with emotional issues and Depo-Provera just increased and highly intensified them. I also have frequent HOT FLASHES, and more HEADACHES than usual. Other than these side effects i am very pleased. i would recommend this because its convenient(for me) and it gets the job done. stops my period and protects me from becoming pregnant. I have been with the same man for years now and we never worn a condom(kind of stressful and nerve-wracking), but with Depo i am less stressed and he has come in me before and i haven't become pregnant!:) F 16 2 months
1X AN
5/17/2010
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