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A member asked:

Can one have side effects with depo and not with petogen?

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Dr. Jeff Livingston answered

Specializes in Obstetrics and Gynecology

Same thing: Depoprovera and Petogen are brand names for the same generic drug Medroxyprogesterone acetate. They are the same drug.

Dr Hegab and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 9/4/2018

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