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USES: This medication is used to treat some forms of endometrial cancer, kidney cancer and breast cancer.
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Depo-Provera
Uses
This medication is used to treat some forms of endometrial cancer, kidney cancer and breast cancer.
Notes
- This medication is also used as a contraceptive agent to prevent pregnancy.
Storage
- Store at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15 and 30 degrees C) away from heat and light.
- Do not store in the bathroom.
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How To Use
- HOW TO USE THIS MEDICATION: This medication is given by injection into a muscle usually once a week.
- Once improvement occurs and the cancer appears to be stabilized, it may be given less frequently, such as once a month.
Side Effects
- This medication causes irregular menstrual bleeding patterns but with continued use may result in an absence of menstrual bleeding.
- Headache, stomach cramps, dizziness, nausea, depression, breast tenderness, fluid retention, bloating, hot flashes, acne, change in appetite, sweating, nervousness, weight gain or pain and irritation at the injection site may occur.
- If any of these effects continue or become bothersome, inform your doctor.
- Notify your doctor if you develop a sudden severe headache, vomiting, fainting, pain in the calf associated with warmth, redness or swelling; breathing trouble, sudden shortness of breath, chest pain, changes in vision, or numbness in the arm or legs while taking this medication.
- If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Precautions
- Tell your doctor if you have any pre-existing liver disease, diabetes, seizure disorder, kidney disease, heart trouble, eye disorders, asthma; a history of depression, blood clots, migraines or miscarriage; and of any allergies.
- This medication should not be used during pregnancy.
- If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
- This medication appears in breast milk.
- Consult your doctor before breast-feeding.
Missed Dose
- It is important to take each dose as scheduled.
- If you miss a dose, take it as soon as remembered; do not take it if it is near the time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed dose and resume your usual dosing schedule.
- Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.
- If you miss more than one dose, contact your doctor to establish a new dosing schedule.
Drug Interactions
- This medication can alter the effects of other medications.
- Tell your doctor of any over-the-counter or prescription medication you may take.
- This medication can alter the results of certain laboratory tests.
- Remind your doctor you are taking this medication if you are scheduled for any lab tests.
- Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.
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Age: 38
Time Taken:
8 years
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| Reason: heavy bleeding |
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8 July 2007 |
Side Effects
possibly weight gain, had been gaining weight before, mood swings when I need to get my shot, none that I get complaints about when I am on it, decreased sex drive
Additional
Thoughts
This drug may not be the answer for everyone but for me without it my life is not pleasant. Bleeding in my shoes for days each month, terrible to the floor cramping and pain. First shot, period gone, have gone off it, takes months for it to come back but when it does it is just as bad. My mood changes when I am due to have my shot, I can feel it happening, and I will admit that I depend on it to keep me more level. I can feel the PMS when my 12 weeks is up, during the 12 weeks I have no side effects. My mom has some bone density issues and my doctor has suggested that perhaps I go off, not going to happen, it is monthly miracle, and although I understand the effects are different for everyone I say sometimes to have a more normal cycle you need to not have one.
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Age: 41
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| Reason: Contraceptive - One kid's enough |
Date:
9 July 2007 |
Side Effects
Slight weight gain - 5-10 lbs. Extremeties swell with heat.
Additional
Thoughts
Have been on Depo for at least 10 years now. (started so long ago, can't remember) Pills had me lying in the floor crying. They had taken Norplant off the market, and the idea of glass under my skin spooked me. I'm now over 40, so weight gain can't all be blamed on Depo, but I know it's responsible for about 10 lbs worth. No periods in a decade. Can you top that??? No bleeding, no PMS, no cramps, no surprise pregnancies. Miracle drug, as far as I'm concerned. I am now level headed and not a jumpy bag of hormones every month. No mood swings. I refuse to take calcium, as I have had a kidney stone in the past, so going for a dexascan later this month. You MUST watch your bone density. Long term, depo can affect bone density and it's not 100% reversible. Posters here are fussing about doctors hiding the truth of side effects, but most of what's posted here is not listed as a side affect of Depo, so the doctors aren't going to mention them. Some of what's listed here sounds l
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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