DEPO-PROVERA Reviews (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE ACETATE)Average Rating: 2.1 (2470 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare DEPO-PROVERA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR DEPO-PROVERA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | BC | I only rated a 5 to get it to the top. Severe weight gain 126 to 175, currently 160, mood swings, dead sex drive, Intercourse pain sometimes, vaginal dryness, dry skin, fatigue, no periods. | I started on Depo in 1993 after giving birth to my son, I sixteen at the time and I was not warn of prolong use. I was on Depo for 8 years before going off to concieve my daughter it took 10 months after discontinuing use. After giving birth, I went back on still not warned of prolonged use. I have been on Depo for just under 4 years. For a combined total of 12 years. I went off this time in Jan 2006. Now I have terrible cramping and migrains. | F | 29 | 12 years | 9/5/2006 | 1 | Local GP | 12 minutes after receiving the injection I had a massive allergic reaction i.e. itching rash on arms face neck arms. Feet swelled up loss of strength in arms and legs. Increase in body temperature tongue swelled up restricting breathing. Thirsty and a shaking, I went in to shock and started shaking and going from cold to hot. | My GP gave me adrenalin shots and called an ambulance to take me to hospital there I stayed in for just over 24hours were by they did not know what to do they even call Birmingham Poisons unit to see if they had any suggestions and after that I wanted to go home. However in hospital all they could do was to monitor me I was seen by 3 doctors and numerous nurses and no one had ever seen a case like mine very scary especially when they told me I could have died. A week after I consulted my doctor and I was having much side affects and I was told basically that he did not know. It is now 5 months after and I am still having side affects swollen tongue etc and I have seen 2 doctors with in 3 weeks and no one will help me as they don't know and will not refer me. I think that this drug should be taken off the market. | F | 25 | 1 times | 9/1/2006 | 5 | Just had a baby | Weight gain, acne, bloating, hungrey all the time,no sex drive, no period, mood swings, | I have been on depo for about a little over 2 years. I got on it after having my daughter. I have been happy with it no period. It was great. Now that i look at all the side effects people have i notice i have the same. But never put 2 and 2 together. I really want to get off of depo. But i'm scared of what is going to happen. Will the acne stop,will i lose the weight,will the sex drive come back, will i stop being a bitch. And my husband wanted to start tring for a baby. Can anyone help me. | F | 25 | 2 years | 8/31/2006 | 1 | Contraceptive | aching bones, long period, headaches, deppression and bad acne | I've only been on Depo-provera for 1 month, i have a calcium deficiency in my bones. It was only after having the shot that i started to experience extremely bad pains in my legs, then I started to get migranes and bad acne. I started to research depo-provera to find out what the side effects were and found out that my doctor failed to inform me that the drug should not be used by people who suffer from a calcium deficiency,as it may cos even more of a deficiency. I went to see the doctor today and he told me I have to live with it, buy some pimple cream for my acne & do happy things to make myself happier. i'm saddened that such a drug has been marketed and that doctors are promoting its use and not informing their patients. I hope I can make it thru the remaining 2 months. | F | 27 | 4 weeks | 8/28/2006 | 1 | birth control | Im actually posting for my girlfriend, she had her first shot just over a month ago, things seemed normal, then she got her period which the Dr told her she wouldnt even get anymore, now its been over 2 weeks and it hasnt stopped. So she saw a Dr today about it, he told her to "deal with it" (his exact words). Now after some research I see all this. Wtf hasnt this been banned, its ruining my GF's life, she's depressed, moody. | This drug should be banned. Dont let anyone you know even consider taking it! very effective as birth control though, because you wont get to have sex again. | F | 27 | 35 days | 8/28/2006 | 3 | Prevent pregnancy | Two negative side effects: I gained between 30-40 pounds over the 7 yrs. This weight has gone on slowly and is extremely hard to lose (even with diet and exercise). You also have to always take a calcium supplement as it can increase your chance of getting osteoporosis. | Positive benefits I experienced include: no moods swings, no periods (and no spotting) after the very 1st injection, no pregnancies, easy to remember, no decrease in sex drive. However, extreme weight gain not worth the positive benefits and I will be coming off this form of BC. Pls feel free to email if you have any questions as I have been on this type of BC for a long time! | F | 22 | 7 years | 8/25/2006 | 1 | to reduce PMS symptoms | constant heavy bleeding for a year, including five months after going off the shot; insomnia, night sweats, intense anxiety and depression | my worst complaint about depo-provera has been the horrific combination of anxiety and depression that almost drove me to suicide. i didn't know the shot caused this until i found sites of horror stories, but thankfully i know that eventually i'll be able to get through the day without struggling through yet another crying fit. and for those of you still recommending the shot: it does affect all women differently, but it also causes early osteoporosis. come on, get with the f-ing program. | F | 23 | 9 months | 8/25/2006 | 1 | | 8/24/2006 | 5 | Prevent pregnancy | no period, possible vaginal dryness (this may not be from the shot) | I love depo, it eliminates the risk of my forgetting to take a pill , and I love not having a period. Everyone's different, and reacts to drugs in different ways. If it's not right for you, don't take it. I hear an aspirin, held between the knees, works wonders. :D | F | 30 | 2 years | 8/23/2006 | 4 | Birth control | after the first dose, when I got my period, i bled everyday for 2 weeks. It wasnt a lot of blood, but enough to interfere w/ intercourse. i MAY have gained some weight, like 2 pounds | F | 19 | 3 months | 8/23/2006 | 3 | Birth Control | Night sweats, hot flashes, boil/cyst like acne, lack of sex drive | I got on the shot because I was really bad at remembering to take the pill every day. I spotted for about the first 6-8 months which was extremely annoying, then I stopped getting my period all together (not complaining). The side effects didnt start happening until about a year of taking it. I didnt gain any weight at all though, which i found surprising. It's almost as if it makes your body think it's going thru menopause. It served it's purpose, but the side effects arent worth it. I'm switching to Ortho-Tricyclen now. | F | 23 | 2 years | 8/22/2006 | 3 | to keep from getting pregnant | I had extremely heavy spotting for about a month until I talked to my doctor and was prescribed more horomones to stop the bleeding for good. After a month of extra horomones the bleeding stopped completely. | The only problem is paranoia!! Not to meantion the EXTREME pain of them inserting it! I hated having to check it every month. I would not do this again, but it worked as it said it would. Also my husband could feel the strings during intercourse, not an exact turn on. I thought I felt plastic one day and went to the hospital and had it removed, I couldn't take it any more. | F | 22 | 6 months | 8/21/2006 | 1 | birth control | 15 pound weight gain, extreme mood swings, loss of sex drive, vaginal dryness, depression, loss of period | This is not a good form of birth control. This is the third time I've had the injection and it absolutely makes me crazy! MY temper problem has shot up and I'm a very quiet, easy going person. My period did go away which I thought was nice, until I decided to try a different form of birth control. I'm not having my 4th period in 2 months, not fun. I found myself being extremely hungry all the time, not just a little hungry, but literally felt like I was starving to death. I completely lost interest in sex. It was awful, never again. | F | 22 | 12 weeks | 8/21/2006 | 5 | birth control, no periods | Increased sex drive, severe mood swings, weight gain of 35lbs, increased appetite, hot flashes, night sweats, increased thirst and occasional muscle aches. | It works great as a method of birth control to prevent pregnancy if taken correctly, and I enjoyed not ever having a period/ PMS. I did have negative side effects, but the worst one is the *SIGNIFICANT WEIGHT GAIN*. I've gained 35 lbs. in 3 years after being on depo, and I'm due for my next shot next month, in which I plan to start another method of birth control. I didn't even realize that I'd gained so much weight because it slowly occured over 3 years. I went from 120 lbs. to my current weight at 155 lbs., and it's lowered my confidence and self esteem, not to mention that none of my old clothes fit. | F | 22 | 3 years | 8/19/2006 | 2 | birth control | 20 pound weight gain in one year (diet and exercise habits had not changed) | This was a convenient form of birth control, but the possible risk of bone density loss after prolonged use was not worth that convenience. I also did not expect to gain as much weight as I did. | F | 34 | 12 months | 8/16/2006 | 1 | birthcontrol | constant bleeding for the first 3 months, then no periods at all until 12 months after coming off the depo.Gained 2 stone.Low self esteem,tired and moody. Now i am finding it very hard to concieve. | It is good at it's job but the after effects are devistating. Please reconsider if you plan to have more children in the future. I only took it so i wouldnt get pregnant straight away after having my son. Now we are finding it difficult to give him a brother or sister. It's not worth the heart ache. | F | 21 | 9 months | 8/16/2006 | 1 | birth control | I experienced an increase in appetite and started gaining weight after being on depo for 3 months or so. I have since stopped getting the shot, its been almost 3 months since I stopped. I gained a total of 15lbs, 5 lbs for each shot I received. My appetite has still not returned to normal. I am seeking ways to "detox" from depo. | Get all the facts before going on this drug - or better yet stick with the pill. I wish I had. | F | 31 | 1 years | 8/14/2006 | 5 | Birth Control | Weight gain (40lbs), depression, no sex drive, no bleeding, lethargy, severe back pain. | I was on depo for 9 years and loved not having a period. But I am tired of gaining about 5lbs every injection and NO IT'S NOT FROM POOR NUTRITION OR EXCERSIZE. My last injection was in February 2006 and will not ever get it again. I am currently on day 17 of heavy bleeding, but I feel more alive. I just can't wait until it gets out of my system. I have more ambition now. My libido has increase significantly. | F | 24 | 9 years | 8/13/2006 | 3 | endo | if you are gaining weight, take an anti-depressant like lexapro. it will give you seratonin again so you won't be ravenous. | F | 17 | 1 years | 8/9/2006 | 5 | contraceptive | weight gain, mild loss of libido. | I have been on the depo shot for about three years now and have not had any serious side effects. I did gain around twenty pounds but I can't be sure if the blame for that is completely on the shot. My best advice for anyone taking it is to make sure to get plenty of calcium in your diet. | F | 21 | 3 years | 8/7/2006 |