This is an index of side effect / adverse reaction reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone) and submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year. The information is not vetted and should not be considered as verified clinical evidence.
Reports by Event Outcome
All Cases (469)
Death (10)
Life Threatening Events (13)
Disability (17)
Reports by Reaction Type
Headache (41),
Menorrhagia (41),
Drug Ineffective (39),
Unintended Pregnancy (39),
Weight Increased (36),
Depression (30),
Fatigue (29),
Amenorrhoea (27),
Anxiety (25),
Alopecia (24),
Dyspnoea (22),
Nausea (22)
Below are a few examples of reports where side effects / adverse reactions may be related to Depo-Provera (Medroxyprogesterone). For a complete list or a specific selection of reports, please use the links above.
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-27
Patient: female
Reactions: Dyspnoea, Rash, Cough
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Other drugs received by patient: Ibuprofen; Norco
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 18 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from NEW Zealand on 2012-08-27
Patient: 18 year old female
Reactions: Agitation, Night Sweats, Abdominal Pain, Increased Appetite, Sudden Death, Headache, Fatigue, Thinking Abnormal, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Coordination Abnormal, Acne, Muscular Weakness, Rhinorrhoea, Abnormal Behaviour, Rash, DRY Skin, Amnesia, Paraesthesia, Skin Papilloma, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Heart Rate Increased
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Indication: Contraception
Start date: 2008-11-03
End date: 2008-11-03
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Start date: 2009-07-10
End date: 2009-07-10
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Start date: 2009-01-26
End date: 2009-01-26
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Start date: 2009-04-17
End date: 2009-04-17
Gardasil
Dosage: single dose
Indication: Immunisation
Start date: 2008-09-18
End date: 2008-09-18
Gardasil
Dosage: single dose
Start date: 2008-11-18
End date: 2008-11-18
Gardasil
Dosage: single dose
Start date: 2009-03-17
End date: 2009-03-17
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 31 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Canada on 2012-08-27
Patient: 31 year old female
Reactions: Osteoporosis, Flatulence, Bone Pain, Headache, Myalgia, Fatigue, Arthralgia, Joint Swelling, Muscle Spasms, Lethargy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 23 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 23 year old female, weighing 49.9 kg (109.8 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Unintended Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 29 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: 29 year old female, weighing 54.0 kg (118.8 pounds)
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Unintended Pregnancy, Abortion Spontaneous
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg,every 3 months
Indication: Contraception
End date: 2012-01-01
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg,every 3 months
Start date: 2012-07-07
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-24
Patient: female
Reactions: Circumstance or Information Capable of Leading To Medication Error, Dental Caries, Toothache
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 41 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-23
Patient: 41 year old female, weighing 87.1 kg (191.6 pounds)
Reactions: Dysmenorrhoea, Metrorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Other drugs received by patient: Lamictal; Cymbalta; Lisinopril and Hydrochlorothiazide; Klonopin; Adderall
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a pharmacist from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Drug Ineffective, Unintended Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 47 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 81.6 kg (179.5 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Increased, Amenorrhoea, Menorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-22
Patient: female
Reactions: Fungal Infection
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 18 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-21
Patient: 18 year old female, weighing 39.5 kg (86.9 pounds)
Reactions: Menorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Other drugs received by patient: Acetaminophen, Aspirin, and Codeine Phosphate
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: female
Reactions: Incorrect Route of Drug Administration, Injection Site Haemorrhage
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 44 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-20
Patient: 44 year old female, weighing 65.8 kg (144.8 pounds)
Reactions: Weight Decreased, Weight Increased, Inappropriate Schedule of Drug Administration, Visual Impairment, Piriformis Syndrome
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 42 year old female
Reported by a physician from Sweden on 2012-08-20
Patient: 42 year old female
Reactions: Thrombophlebitis Superficial
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 18 year old female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from NEW Zealand on 2012-08-20
Patient: 18 year old female
Reactions: Night Sweats, Abdominal Pain, Agitation, Increased Appetite, Sudden Death, Headache, Thinking Abnormal, Fatigue, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Chest Pain, Dizziness, Coordination Abnormal, Acne, Rhinorrhoea, Abnormal Behaviour, Muscular Weakness, DRY Skin, Amnesia, Paraesthesia, Skin Papilloma, Activities of Daily Living Impaired, Heart Rate Increased
Adverse event resulted in: death
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Start date: 2009-01-26
End date: 2009-01-26
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Start date: 2009-07-10
End date: 2009-07-10
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Start date: 2009-04-17
End date: 2009-04-17
Depo-Provera
Dosage: 150 mg, every 3 months
Indication: Contraception
Start date: 2008-11-03
End date: 2008-11-03
Gardasil
Dosage: single dose
Start date: 2008-11-18
End date: 2008-11-18
Gardasil
Dosage: single dose
Start date: 2009-03-17
End date: 2009-03-17
Gardasil
Dosage: single dose
Indication: Immunisation
Start date: 2008-09-18
End date: 2008-09-18
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 43 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: 43 year old female, weighing 73.0 kg (160.6 pounds)
Reactions: Menstrual Disorder, Malaise, Staphylococcal Infection, Headache, Muscle Spasms
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Indication: Muscle Spasms
Depo-Provera
Dosage: unk
Indication: Endometriosis
Start date: 2003-01-01
Depo-Provera
Indication: Pain
Depo-Provera
Indication: Discomfort
Other drugs received by patient: Insulin
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-17
Patient: female
Reactions: Incorrect Dose Administered, Injection Site Scar
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-16
Patient: female
Reactions: Injection Site Extravasation, Scar
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-15
Patient: female
Reactions: Haemorrhage, Radiation Interaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 61 year old female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-13
Patient: 61 year old female
Reactions: Nephrolithiasis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 35 year old female
Reported by a physician from United Kingdom on 2012-08-13
Patient: 35 year old female
Reactions: NO Adverse Event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Dosage: unk
Modafinil
Dosage: unk
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 18 year old female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: 18 year old female, weighing 58.0 kg (127.7 pounds)
Reactions: Fatigue, Pallor, Menorrhagia
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-10
Patient: female, weighing 81.2 kg (178.6 pounds)
Reactions: Pulmonary Embolism
Adverse event resulted in: life threatening event
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-09
Patient: female
Reactions: Anorgasmia, Loss of Libido
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United Kingdom on 2012-08-08
Patient: female
Reactions: Haemorrhage, Radiation Interaction
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Other drugs received by patient possibly interacting with the suspect drug: Therapeutic Radiopharmaceuticals
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in 23 year old female
Reported by a lawyer from Brazil on 2012-08-07
Patient: 23 year old female
Reactions: Abortion Threatened, Drug Ineffective, Unintended Pregnancy
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from United States on 2012-08-07
Patient: female
Reactions: Thrombophlebitis
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-06
Patient: female
Reactions: Pruritus, Anaphylactic Reaction, Rash
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: female, weighing 56.7 kg (124.7 pounds)
Reactions: Pruritus, Hypersensitivity, Rash Generalised, Oedema Peripheral
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Possible Depo-Provera side effects in female
Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-08-03
Patient: female, weighing 61.7 kg (135.7 pounds)
Reactions: Multiple Sclerosis
Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization
Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Depo-Provera
Dosage: unk, every 3 months
Indication: Contraception
Start date: 2011-11-01
Lyrica
Dosage: 300 mg, 2x/day
Administration route: Oral
Indication: Fibromyalgia
End date: 2012-01-01
Protonix
Dosage: 20 mg, daily
Indication: Dyspepsia
Start date: 2012-01-01
Protonix
Indication: Abdominal Discomfort
Other drugs received by patient: Duragesic-100; Dilaudid; Nortriptyline; Ambien; Prednisone; Robaxin
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