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Medroxyprogesterone

Medroxyprogesterone

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Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a progestin-based agent which is a kind of women's health and pregnancy drug.

Dr. Jeffrey Pollard reviewed this

23 year experience in ENT and Head and Neck Surgery

Brands

Provera • Cycrin • Depo provera • Petogen • Depo-provera • Hexal-mpa • Depo subq provera 104 • Trivina

Side Effects

Common

Nausea
Joint pains
Irritation at injection site
Hot flashes
Headache
Dizziness
Back pain
Alopecia
Itching or burning
Abdominal pain
Bloating or abdominal fullness
Weight gain
Itchy rash
Legs cramping
Nervousness
Pain at injection site
Abnormal vaginal bleeding
Breast pain
Hair loss
Excess hair
Pelvic pain
No menstrual periods
Weight changes
Loss of strength
Fluid retention
Rash
Itchy skin

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