Common side effects happen in more than 10 in 100 people (more than 10%)
Weight gain
Could this be from the Provera? Medroxyprogesterone acetate (Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera) is a progestin-only birth control
The contraceptive injection (Depo-Provera, Sayana Press or Noristerat) releases the hormone progestogen into your bloodstream to prevent pregnancy
Side effects? I was recently diagnosed with PCOS and my gyno reccomended that I take 5 mg of Provera for 2 weeks to induce my period
Like other medicines, PROVERA can cause some side effects
The Provera never stopped my bleeding, though it did reduce it quite a bit
Contents of the pack and other information
severe, sudden headache
Provera is a synthetic form of progesterone, a hormone produced by the ovaries
proscribes 10 days of provera (once daily) then a few during certain days of the cycle there after
Depo-Provera ® is the brand used most often and it is given every 12 weeks
Signs of pregnancy after Depo-Provera ( medroxyprogesterone ) may include missed period, nausea, breast tenderness, and more
Spotting (light bleeding or brown discharge between periods) Not getting your period at all
Sore breasts
You may report side effects to Pfizer at 1-800-438-1985 or FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088
A delay in resuming your period, irregular timing between periods, prolonged and/or heavy bleeding Period
Ask your doctor about progesterone instead and see if that helps you