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 |
| 1 | birth control | irritable, paranoid, slight irregular bleeding, crying without reason, | I would definitely not advise taking this. My emotions are up and down all the time. I feel like I'm PMSing. I have been crying ALOT. The bleeding has not been bad, not as bad as a period, and no cramping. I have also had no weight gain that I can tell. If the psychological effects weren't so bad I would keep taking this. | F | 18 | 3 months 1X O | 3/30/2011 | 4 | Prevent get prego | When i first started the shot i was on my period 24.7 But alot of the ppl i know that have gotten this shot had the same side effects. My stomach hurts every now and then.Nausa, mood swings. Thats about it. I pee a lot but i also drink a ton. | This shot so far has been great we usually always use condoms but there is no reason to not stay as protected as i can. | F | 16 | 1X AN | 3/29/2011 | 1 | Birth Control, Help with Period | Severe anxiety, panic attacks, depression, chest pain, extreme fear that I'm going to die at any second, burning skin, muscle pains, very sore breasts, sudden bursts of anger followed by feeling extremely guilty and sad , breaking down, crying, acid reflux | I started the depo shot a little under 2 years ago, I thought it was an amazing idea because I'm horrible with remembering to take pills. For the first year it was pretty good as far as protection went but I had mood swings alot, I would yell at my boyfriend for the smallest of things and then break down crying and feeling extremely guilty. I would have the odd heart palps like once every few months but I didnt really worry about them. The symptoms started growing up until a few weeks ago when I decided to quit the injection. A few days before I was due to get the shot I had a panic attack, which was a huge shock to my system. I then started getting severe anxiety about my heart, thinking that it would stop at any second, I told them I was going to go off the injection and things just got worse, Im on a roller coaster, for two weeks I've been scared sick non stop that Im going to die. I've been to the hospital to check my heart, and I'm starting to break down, Im so scared of dying and I've started waking up depressed and full of fear...Im so sad..I dont want to die but I've convinced myself its going to happen...I've been having burning in my breasts and chest area and acid reflux, pain in my chest and its making me worry even more...sometimes I feel fine..almost numb, and very tired and then I'll be scared all of a sudden... My boyfriend is supporting me so much in this, and I'm so terrified of dying and leaving him behind....Please..someone email me if you have felt l | F | 22 | 2 years 1X AN | 3/29/2011 | 3 | to decrease bleeding and cramps | bleeding for 2 weeks. but i had been bleeding for 2 months straight befor that. the area where they injected it still hurts, and ut was a month ago. so far ive lost a few pounds. im starting to break out. | F | 15 | 1 months 1X AN | 3/28/2011 | 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 | 1 | Prevent Pregnancy | * Severe abdominal cramps, I mean severe like having a continuous contraction (for those mothers who know how bad that is). * Acne (face) * Constipation * Vaginal Discharge * Cramps in legs, feet and hands * Painful sex * Dizziness (I think thats from the intense pains) * Feeling sick (again, I think from the pain) * Constant pain in my right ovary * Contantly hungry | I have only been on this injection for 1 week, and look at all the side affects already... I just hope I dont get any more. Last night I had sex and it was so painful we had to stop, 1 minute later my stomach was so tight with cramp, I was crying with pain, I was actually on the floor, the pain made me dizzy and nearly be sick (I had a bowl next to me all night. My face is spotty and really sore (Ive never suffered with spots). I keep getting cramp in my legs, feet and hands. It feels like ive got a balloon about to pop in my stomach, it feels so heavy and again painful. I will not be taking this again!!!!!! Wish I read these reviews before I got it done :'( x x x | F | 21 | 1 weeks 150 mg 1X O | 3/27/2011 | 1 | Endometriosis | Tachycardia, Weight loss, depression, anger, hair thinning, dry scalp, acne, bruising, constant hunger, constant bleeding | I seriously recommend you DO NOT take this. Its the worst thing thats ever happened to my body. I now have heart problems because of this birth control/ | F | 21 | 2 months 1X O | 3/27/2011 | 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 | 1 | Birth control | Headache, no sex drive, fatigue, body pain, acne | Never again. This is the worst method of bc there is. I've been bleeding for a month non stop. No sex drive, and im only 24. | F | 24 | 3 months 1 shot 1X AN | 3/24/2011 | 1 | Birth Control | Mood swings, depression, weight gain, muscle pains, migraines, altered thought process. | I starting taking this as the pills make me very sick. I will never take this again. I have felt like a shell of my former self for the last three weeks. That is when the depression has been really bad. I have had thoughts of suicide... this is horrible. I am usually the most positive fun loving person who is really laid back. Not lately. | F | 31 | 3 months 1X O | 3/23/2011 | 5 | Contraception | None | I have had no side effects on depo! Other birth control are awful for me-- bad skin, mood swings, weight gain, etc. On depo I feel like myself, have no weight gain, etc. I really like this contraceptive and would recommend it to anyone who is estrogen-sensitive! | F | 25 | 3 years one shot 1X O | 3/22/2011 | 1 | To control heavy bleeding | I received my first injection 2/14/11. I started my period on 3/4/2011. It is now 3/21/11 and I am still bleeding. Five days ago I started passing huge clots -so painful it feels like labor pains instead of mentrual cramps. My back aches and I ache from hip to hip across my pelvic reqion. It feels like I've got a stick up my butt. The pain I am feeling is excrutiating- level 10. Midol, Acetamephine and Ibuprofin are just barely masking my pain. I'm moody, and have a headache. Visited the Doctor today, though I considered an Emergency Room Visit because of the pain level. The Doctor tells me I have to give Depo-Provera a period of several injections to see if it will control/stop my heavy bleeding. I don't think I can stick it out! This is torture! | I think all Doctors should provide a strong warning to patients about the possible side effects and most common patient complaints. This medication was presented to me as a very probable cure for my menorraghia. If anything, my condition is now worse and not improved. I would have thought twice about taking the injection if I would have known how many women are helped or harmed by this injection. The ratings, so far, according to this website indication more harm than cure. | F | 48 | 38 days 400mg 1X O | 3/21/2011 | 1 | To decrease period flow and pain! | Irritable, bloating, daily dark brown/black blood, no sex drive, but when my husband and I do have sex its PAINFUL, lower back pain, joint pain in my knees and hands, headaches, weight gain, mood swings, nausea, and increased hair loss… | After I had my 6th child I got my tubes tied. About a year after I had my son, I noticed that my periods, although they came regularly, cause me much pain with alot of clotting. Five months ago I decided to get the shot to slow down/ lighten my periods with the shot and I have had nothing but problems. I constantly feel sick, my lower back hurts, my entire abdomen always feels like I have been punched, always feels like I am PMS'ing, my hands and knees always hurt, daily headaches, sleepless nights from either sweating or nightmares, very moody which is NOT normal for me, ABSOLUTELY NO SEX DRIVE (my poor husband), I always feel shakey and nervous, more pimples than normal, my ovary hurts on a daily basis, and my hips feel like they are out of place. Needless to say, I am not getting the 3rd injection. I am scared that these side effects wont go away or will take a long time to. I will NEVER get the shot again. I will just have to deal with the painful periods. To those of you with no side effects, consider yourselves lucky and I hope that you never have to experience what so many of us are going through. | F | 35 | 5 months 3X O | 3/21/2011 | 1 | contraception | Backache, dizziness, feeling weak/fatigued, changes in mood, daily crying for little or no reason, mood swings, irritability, vaginal dryness. | I've been on this for around 4 and a half months now, with the first injection I had mild side effects but didnt attribute them to the depo. After the 2nd one Ive not stopped crying. Other effects like dizziness and vaginal dryness also crept in, which I wasnt experiencing before, and the aches are continuing to get worse. It all makes me a nightmare to be around, particularly for my partner, which defeats the object entirely. My next injection is due in about 5 weeks, but I will not be taking this again and hope the effects wear off soon. | F | 22 | 4 months 2X AN | 3/21/2011 | 1 | birth control | always tired, always wanting to cry, Horibble cramping in my stumach, migraines... | Never ever ever take this drug. It may be nice not haveing to take your birth control every day but it is soooo not worth it. I am thankfully going off of it this coming month thank god and am never taking it again! | F | 19 | 9 months 3X M | 3/17/2011 | 1 | birth control/essure | non stop period, huge increase in acne | i had the essure procedure done (awesome) in conjuntion with a 3 mo dose of depo provera to ensure not getting pregnant while essure has its 3 mo healing period. NON STOP periods and the acne outbreak out of control. face, arms, chest, back, stomach. very tired, depressed. i would never recommend this birth control | F | 40 | 90 days 1X O | 3/17/2011 | 1 | Birth control/convenience | Severe acne, mood swings, crazy suicidal thoughts, weight gain, low self esteem. | My acne was unbelievable, a new pimple EVERYDAY. I gained FIVE lbs and didn't change anything. I hate it. Yes it's convenient, but not if it drives you crazy and puts your loved ones through hell! | F | 21 | 90 days 1X O | 3/16/2011 | 1 | birth control, no periods | fatigue, lack of libido, feeling flat, no periods | (by injection every 3 months) I stopped other BC as it seemed to increase heavy bleeding but the depo has a whole other set of side effects. The worse is the fatigue and effect on sex drive. I have never had the dryness before and I am greiving for the lost intimacy I usually love with my husband. Now it is just a mechanical act. This feels like menopause. I can't wait for this 3 month Depo injection to wear off as I will never have it again. It is not worth it. Fatigue has slowly crept up and is really bad now. My iron seems good so it is not that and yet I wanted to cry last night as I had to make the bed. That is not right. Can't wait to get the depo out of my system and try to heal from the damage it has done to my hormones, possible thyroid? | F | 39 | 9 months 3X AN | 3/14/2011 | 4 | Prevent pregnancy | Breast tenderness, hair thinning, acne, and nausea. | I started taking Depo cause I always forgot to take my pills. I don't have many issues with it which I am surprised I don't. I'm already overweight but I haven't gain any weight since being on Depo and recently I've started to eat healthier and I lost 10lbs. in two weeks. My only issues with it is my hair falls out more than normal and my acne gets really bad. The doctor told me it was because Depo doesn't give the body estrogen like the pill does, so the acne and the hair thinning is more of a hormone issue than a Depo issue. Other than that I'm quite satisfied with my Depo shot. | F | 24 | 6 months 1X AN | 3/12/2011 | 1 | stop bleeding from fibroids | PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE ALL OF YOU WOMEN, REPORT THESE SIDE EFFECTS TO THE FDA. THEY ARE THE ONLY ONES WHO CAN TAKE THE HORRIABLE DRUG OFF THE MARKET!!!!!!!!!!!!! | F | 54 | 1 days 1X day | 3/11/2011 |