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Depo-SubQ Provera

Medroxyprogesterone Acetate

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4  Effectiveness
2.9  Side Effects
4.9  Holistic Benefits
RateADrug users have reported 3 side effects and 1 holistic benefit for this medication.
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NuvaRing 8.96 6.53 3.91 48 Get Info
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Depo-SubQ Provera, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Patience 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 0% 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0%
Sleep 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Stress Level 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Side Effects Ratings
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Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Acne 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Breast Tenderness 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Headache 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Irregular Bleeding 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
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Other Possible Side Effects Ratings
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Cramping 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Blurred Vision 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 66.7% 0% 33.3% 0% 0%
Irregular Periods 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Thrombosis (Blood Clotting) 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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User Comments about Depo-SubQ Provera
25 Jul 2009 I was not pleased with depo. I was bleeding irregularly and my periods were horrible.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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15 Jun 2009 Works perfectly for me! No periods since I can remember! Dont always believe the horror stories!
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