Depo-Sub Q Provera Side Effects

Please note - some side effects for Depo-Sub Q Provera may not be reported. Always consult your doctor or healthcare specialist for medical advice. You may also report side effects to the FDA.

Side Effects of Depo-Sub Q Provera - for the Consumer

Depo-Sub Q Provera Injectable Suspension (subcutaneous)

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome when using Depo-Sub Q Provera Injectable Suspension (subcutaneous):

Acne; breast pain or tenderness; changes in menstrual flow, including breakthrough bleeding, spotting, or missed periods; decreased sexual desire; dizziness; drowsiness; headache; hot flashes; leg cramps; nausea; nervousness; stomach pain or discomfort; tiredness; trouble sleeping; weakness; weight gain.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue; unusual hoarseness); breast lumps or nipple bleeding; burning, numbness, or tingling; calf or leg pain, swelling, or tenderness; chest pain; coughing up blood; dark urine; fast heartbeat; fever; mental or mood changes (eg, depression); pain, pus, or bleeding at the injection site; pale stools; partial or complete loss of vision or other changes in vision (eg, double vision); persistent loss of appetite; seizures; severe dizziness or fainting; severe stomach pain or tenderness; shortness of breath; slurred speech; sudden loss of coordination; sudden or severe headache or vomiting; swelling of the hands, ankles, or feet; unusual tiredness or weakness; unusually heavy or persistent vaginal bleeding; weakness, numbness, or pain in the arms or legs; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions about side effects, contact your health care provider. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. To report side effects to the appropriate agency, please read the Guide to Reporting Problems to FDA.

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