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Im'bout to start metformin for trying to lose weight. im on depo-provera shot right now.will it mess up with the contraceptive? should i use protection?

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Dr. G. Wen answered

No interaction: Just do what you, there is no interaction between metformin and depoprovera.

Answered 1/16/2014

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