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I been gaining a lot of weight since i got on the depot shot, i exercise every day and eat healthy but still gaining weight what should i do ?

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Dr. Janet Kail answered

Depo shot: There are many drugs that begin with depo, so you would need to be more specific about the name of the drug. If you do not know, call your doctor's office and ask.

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Answered 4/18/2016

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A member asked:

I been gaining a lot of weight since i got on the depot shot, i exercise every day and eat healthy but still gaining weight what should i do ?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Janet Kail answered

Dr Ali agreed

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