DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)

Average Rating: 2.1 (2471 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  birth control i took 3 shots of depro. and i was also taking haldol and prozac. i gained around 75lbs, so i would question drug interactions. i had not gained this weight until i took depro. i hated the wt gain, and i lost it all over a yr by starving myself and over exercising. this stuff is my nightmare. take the pill. i have been off depro for 5 yrs and i have not gained any wt back... thank God. F 25 9 months
 4/11/2005
 1  For birth control, stop periods weight gain, hair growth, mood swings, ect Do not take depo provera it has caused major complications to my body. Please contact me for more info F 22 9 months
 1/18/2005
 1  Birth Control Weight gain, spotting, severe mood swings, muscle soreness. I'm on Depo currently, waiting for my last shot to wear off. I went from 145 lbs to 160 lbs. After the third shot I began to experience tons of spotting, most of which was brown (almost black) blood. Very gross. I was extremely interested in having sex, but the constant bleeding created a barrier. Luckily my boyfriend was very understanding and didn't mind the crazy mood swings. I'd get angry over the smallest things and then, about five minutes later, I'd start to cry uncontrollably for no reason. My neck also gave me a lot of problems, I read that Depo can cause muscle soreness. Overall I'd say that this drug needs to be taken off of the market immediately, especially after reading the other reviews on this site. F 20 9 months
 3/2/2007
 1  Heavy periods, bad cramping, Weight gain, headaches, lethargy, NON STOP BLEEDING The depo made me start bleeding three days after taking it, and now I have been bleeding heavy (some days very heavy - but never light) for 14 months now! I have been through three doctors, none of whom know what to do, and tell me to wait it out. WAIT IT OUT?! I have been waiting it out for 14 months...how long does a girl have to bleed for?! I am now anemic, and have been for a year, and I am taking all sorts of supplements. I can't deal with it anymore! F 22 9 months
 5/3/2007
 1  alternative from pill i do not recomend it.. i was on it for 3 shots (9 months) i lost a ton of hair gained 20lbs i was moody i had no sex drive my muscles would tie up in knots and that is just some of the side effects.. i didnt get my period back for 2 yrs after i stopped the injection i went through thousands of tests and almos ta million dollars in medical bills to be told i was put in non reversable menopause and i wouldnt be able to have kids.. do not go on this shot it is not good for your body to stop getting a period it may seem great but your body needs to get a period.. doctors refuse to tell you the real risks and if you have a side effect refuse to tell you its from depo.. F 23 9 months
 4/12/2007
 1  Birth Control Depression, Anxiety, Nervousness, mental confusion, loss of libido, overall feeling of hopelessness I was a perfectly healthy person before starting on depo. Now I wake up every morning with anxiety and nervousness. The only time I feel good (I think) is when I am sleeping. The med has interfered with my everyday life. I can't concentrate and I can't shake this feeling of hopelessness. Definitely not continuing on this med, no more artificial hormones for me!! Doctor attributes my anxiety level to my four kids, but I wasn't like this with three kids and I felt great before starting this. F 28 9 months
 6/20/2007
 1  not to get pregnant, bad periods headaches everyday, gullbladder problems, VERY VERY VERY BAD anger probems, cramps all over my body, tiredness, when i get my period its for a long time, weight gain, loss of hair (lots of it), breakouts, severe increase of appitite, strechmarks on my boobs. i dont even think it should be a one it should be a 0 it should have no rating its so bad. my first shot on the depo was alright until i started getting really angry at everyone and being really meen towards people and my boyfriend, i didnt understand that it was the shot i just thought i had sudden anger problems. also my boobs got very big but when i got the second shot they got really small and i have bad bad streach marks on my boobs. my second shot wasnt too bad except i was still very angry and depressed and had major pains all over my body in my legs and arms to the point where i had morning stiffness all the time. while my second shot was almost over i got my period for a month straight...im a very skinny girl and always have been i have a very quick motabolism i was 108 pounds when i started the shot now i am 136 pounds, i have love handles flopping out of my pants all the time. i ripped 3 pairs of pants within a week and when from a 1 to a size 7 jeans. recently i started get F 16 9 months
 2/4/2009
 1  Dysmenorrhea Weight Gain. Hunger. Exhaustion. Constant Emotional Ups and Downs. Loss of Sex Drive. I have been on my period since I got my second shot on November 1st, 2008.I was put on this to end flu like symptoms associated with my time of the month. Not only have those gotten worse, they now occur daily as opposed to monthly. I do not recommend this for anyone. F 21 9 months
 3/10/2009
 1  BC&to prevent period THIS SHOT IS HORRIBLE!! I got this medication twice lasting three months each time and was fine then the third one I got I had all really bad side effects, I am experiencing severe depression, severe ANXIETY to the point of not being able to be alone, spend 3 days in the hospital because of CONSTANT NAUSEA as if I am pregnant(but I'm not) morning sickness, lost about 10LBS(in the low 90's) am drinking protein drinks and forcing myself to eat, no appetite, can't tell when I'm hungry or full, constantly gaging, separation anxiety, I'm on ativan, paxil, etc because of this stuff, headaches, irritability. THIS STUFF HAS ALMOST RUINED MY RELATIONSHIP though it has strengthened my relationship with GOD, I would never recommend this shot or get it. NO MOTIVATION WHAT'S SO EVER, can't work, can't do anything idk what I'd do if I had a kid and was going through this. My gyno didn't tell me any side effects about depo besides weight gain and I didn't have any problem with weight gain. I regret not looking it up myself before trusting it. F 20 9 months
 12/15/2008
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 1  easy to remember it caused me to be anxious, bloated, abdominal pain, cramping, I was always irritable and I gained a ton of weight which I couldn't lose afterword. I hated the way I felt when I was on it and it decreased my sex drive drasticly!!! It stinks... You always feel tired and nauseous. F 21 9 months
 11/27/2008
 1  Endometriosis Pelvic pain, Depression, mood swings, joint pain, joint weakness, mental distress, insomnia F 22 9 months
 4/13/2019
 1  Prevent pregnancy Anxiety and panic attacks, uncontrollable anger, when coming off- heavy bleeding for 6 weeks straight, after my 3rd (and last) shot I had 2 days where I felt like someone was screaming in my head and I felt like I was going to lose it at any second. Do not get! Was recommended to me by older doctor. I have been terrified to take any birth control since having this. F 33 9 months
1X day		 1/19/2021
 1  Birth control Bleeding after sex, strong abdominal pain and pelvic pain, severe back pain and constant leg cramps. A lot of hair loss, chest pain and dizziness I have been to hospital many times due to the side effects of this birth control thinking there was something wrong with my heart due to chest pain. I have even paid for a private ultrasound to check why I was experiencing abdominal pain and am now awaiting biopsy results for cervical cancer due to my symptoms. It is only after reading these reviews I have realised there is a high chance it is due to depo. I have been miserable and ill for 2 months now and am signed off work due to my pain. I can't even get off it as have to wait for it to wear off, all I have is pain killers that knock me out. Wish I never had this, I never leave reviews but I couldn't not in this instance. I don't recommend at all, it's ruining my relationships as I don't feel well enough to do anything. Feel free to message if u have experienced similar F 23 9 months
1X AN		 10/2/2021
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 1  Prevent pregnancy Stomach pain, extreme fatigue, hot flashes, waking up in the middle of the night, hair loss, joint pain, sore boobs, brown discharge, bleeding off and on, dizziness, anxious all the time, heart palpitations, neuropathy, no sex drive...I don't know why I took this shot so many times. F 32 9 months
1X M		 11/15/2022
 5  to stop migraines oily skin, acne flare-ups...slight bloating feeling sometimes. Cured my migraines, cured my pms, cured me of feeling like a total wack job every month!!!!!!!!!..... LOVE IT LOVE IT LOVE IT! F 35 10 months
 12/8/2004
 4  Prevent Pregnancy I've got my 3rd shot in June I missed it in May and now I feel horrible I am bloated near my pelvic area I feel pregnant. I took two pregnancy test both came up negative. I PEE a lot now and feel sick to the stomach :'/ F 18 10 months
 7/22/2013
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 4  To prevented pregnancies for now Some weight gain, acne,and depressive symptoms Typically works great for me, the one and only time I got pregnant before I was on Nuva Ring. F 34 10 months
 11/6/2017
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 3  Severe mood swings and bad periods Decreased sex drive severly but other then that it helped with the mood swings & and painful periods whenoffnthe shot I feel normal in the intimate dept but horrible the rest of the time with painful periods and have then every other week F 29 10 months
Shot		 7/19/2012
 3  birth control No period at all. Very weak, tired, crying spells. I like the fact that while on depo I have no periods only when the next shot is due. There are days that I feel so weak and tired that I can hardly walk. These 2-3 tiresome days come once a month. I think that it's around when I would normally have my period. F 30 10 months
1X day		 11/13/2011
 3  birth control tiredness, joint pain, backache, spotting, decreased sex drive. i got the shot 2 days after i gave birth to my son. bleed for 6 months, the past 4 months have been good except the aches and pains. F 19 10 months
1 every 3 1X M		 2/12/2010
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