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Expert advice for Depo Provera Injection

Swallow each tablet whole. Take your tablets at the same time each day. Treatment may be required for 8 to 10 weeks before any effect can be found.
Do not take medroxyprogesterone If you are hypersensitive (allergic) to medroxyprogesterone or other similar hormone  medicines or any of the other ingredients of this medicine.
Avoid smoking while you are taking this medicine. Smoking greatly increases your risk of blood clots.
This medicine can pass into body fluids (including urine, feces, vomit, semen, vaginal fluid). Patients and caregivers should wear rubber gloves while cleaning up body fluids, handling contaminated trash or laundry or changing diapers. Wash hands before and after removing gloves. Wash soiled clothing and linens separately from other laundry.
Body fluids should not be handled by a woman who is pregnant or who may become pregnant. Use condoms during sexual activity to avoid exposure to body fluids.
Avoid becoming pregnant while being treated with medroxyprogesterone.

Q. Is Depo provera a hormone or a bioidentical hormone or a steroid?
Depo provera is a medicine which contains a synthetic, steroid hormone similar to but not same as progesterone, so, it is a non-bio-identical hormone.

Q. Can I take Depo provera with paracetamol (acetaminophen)?
Depo provera can be taken with paracetamol (acetaminophen). No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.

Q. Does Depo provera cause ovulation or stops ovulation?
Depo provera prevents follicular maturation and stops ovulation.

Q. Does Depo provera expire?
Yes, like any other medicine, Depo provera has an expiry date and should not be used beyond the date mentioned on the package.

Q. Is Depo provera a birth control pill?
Yes, Depo provera can be used as a contraceptive, a birth control pill. However, it should be used only when advised by your doctor.

Q. Is Depo provera safe?
Depo provera is safe if used in doses as prescribed by your gynecologist or physician for a prescribed duration.

Q. Does Depo provera make you bleed?
Depo provera can cause prolonged bleeding when used immediately after delivery or termination of pregnancy. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing prolonged bleeding while taking Depo provera.

Q. Does Depo provera make you sleepy?
Depo provera does not make you sleepy, rather it causes insomnia (inability to sleep), which is an uncommon side effect with its use. In case you feel sleepy while taking this medicine, please consult your doctor.

Q. Can the use of Depo provera cause weight gain?
Yes, weight gain is a very common side effect of Depo provera. Please consult your physician if you are experiencing weight gain while taking Depo provera.

Q. Can the use of Depo provera cause acne?
Yes, acne is a common side effect seen with the use of Depo provera. Please consult your gynecologist or physician if you have acne while taking Depo provera.

Q. Does the use of Depo provera cause constipation?
No, constipation has not been reported as a side effect with Depo provera. Please discuss with your physician if you experience constipation while taking Depo provera.

Q. Can I take Depo provera with birth control pills?
Depo provera itself is a birth control pill. Please consult your gynecologist or physician before taking it with other birth control pills.

Q. Can I take Depo provera with ibuprofen?
Depo provera can be taken with ibuprofen. No drug-drug interactions have been reported between the two. However, interactions can occur. Please consult your doctor before taking the two medicines together.