Depo-Provera Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Depo-Provera side effects include abdominal pain, acne, blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, and increase in blood pressure. Other Depo-Provera side effects may include depression, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain or loss of body hair and water retention. Depo-Provera may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Depo-Provera affects you. Depo-Provera may also enhance sensitivity to the sun.

Depo-Provera Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Depo-Provera side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Depo-Provera is derived from the progesterone which is the main hormone involved in the pregnancy. Progesterone helps the womb to accept the fertilized egg as well as maintaining the growth of the fetus. Progesterone regulates other hormones to start and stop the menstrual cycle. Depo-Provera is given to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), absence of menstruation, prevent premature labor, abnormal uterine bleeding and in combination with ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) to prevent estrogen from thickening and abnormal growth of the lining of the uterus. Depo-Provera is also given to people including men suffering from sleep apnea to stimulate breathing. Main ingredient in Depo-Provera is Medroxyprogesterone Acetate.

Depo-Provera Overdose

Depo-Provera overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects. In case of Depo-Provera overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Depo-Provera, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Depo-Provera.

Depo-Provera and Pregnancy

Avoid using Depo-Provera during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy. Depo-Provera appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to bottle-feed while taking Depo-Provera.

DEPO-PROVERA CAUTION

Depo-Provera should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy; as this could result in birth defects.

Avoid using Depo-Provera if you are allergic or sensitive to any progestin.

Avoid using Depo-Provera if you have a history of asthma, blood clot, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, high cholesterol, stroke, kidney or liver disease, varicose veins, heart problems, breast cancer, genital cancer, osteoporosis, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or miscarriage.

DEPO-PROVERA INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Depo-Provera with the following

-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin

DEPO-PROVERA DOSES

5-10mg /day for 5-10 days.

If Depo-Provera upsets your stomach, take it with food.
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