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Depo-Provera Injection is used for contraception (preventing pregnancy). It helps to prevent development and release of egg from the ovaries during menstrual cycle thus prevents pregnancy.Depo-Provera Injection is administered only by or under the supervision of doctor. It should be taken as your doctor advice. Your doctor will decide how much you need to take and for how much time. You should take this injection for as long as it is prescribed for you.The most common side effects of this medicine include headache, dizziness, abdominal pain, nervousness, weight gain, and breast tenderness. If any of these bothers you, let your doctor know. There may be ways of reducing or preventing them. It may also cause irregular menstrual cycle, spotting or your menstrual bleeds to stop altogether. Inform your doctor if you get heavy or prolonged bleeding.Before taking this medicine, you must let your doctor know if you ever had any problems like history of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver, or bleeding problems. Your doctor should also know about all other medicines you are taking as many of these may make this medicine less effective or change the way it works. You must not take it if you are pregnant.

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Alcohol: Caution is advised when consuming alcohol with Depo-Provera Injection. Please consult your doctor. Pregnancy: Depo-Provera Injection is highly unsafe to use during pregnancy. Seek your doctor's advice as studies on pregnant women and animals have shown significant harmful effects to the developing baby. Breastfeeding: Depo-Provera Injection is probably unsafe to use during breastfeeding. Limited human data suggests that the drug may pass into the breastmilk and harm the baby.Nonhormonal contraceptives are preferred in breastfeeding women, especially during the first 4 weeks postpartum Driving: Depo-Provera Injection may decrease alertness, affect your vision or make you feel sleepy and dizzy. Do not drive if these symptoms occur. Kidney: There is limited information available on the use of Depo-Provera Injection in patients with kidney disease. Please consult your doctor. Liver: Depo-Provera Injection is probably unsafe to use in patients with liver disease and should be avoided. Please consult your doctor.

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Most side effects do not require any medical attention and disappear as your body adjusts to the medicine. Consult your doctor if they persist or if youҀ™re worried about them Common Side Effects : Weight gain Breast tenderness Headache Abdominal pain Weakness Dizziness Irregular menstrual cycle Nervousness

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