I looked it up and it seems that Depo-Provera is one of the brand names and my old doc had me shot w/that once. I didn't like it but I have a friend who has been on it for years and she really likes it.
What are the possible side effects of Provera?Stop taking Provera and seek emergency medical attention or call your doctor immediately if you experience any of the following serious side effects:
an allergic reaction (difficulty breathing; closing of your throat; swelling of your lips, tongue, or face; or hives);
shortness of breath or pain in your chest;
a sudden severe headache;
visual changes;
a painful, red, swollen leg;
numbness or tingling in an arm or leg;
prolonged, heavy, vaginal bleeding;
stomach or side pain; or
yellowing of your skin or eyes.
Other, less serious side effects may be more likely to occur.
Continue to take Provera and talk to your doctor if you experience
changes in appetite or weight,
swelling of your hands or feet,
changes in your menstrual cycle,
depression,
acne,
an increase in body or FACIAL hair or hair loss,
tenderness of the breasts,
nausea,
headache or insomnia,
changes in your voice, or
areas of darker skin.
Side effects other than those listed here may also occur. Talk to your doctor about any side effect that seems unusual or that is especially bothersome.