What are the side effects associated with Depo-Provera?
Tell your healthcare professional if any of these symptoms are severe or persistent: changes in menstrual periods; weight gain; weakness; tiredness; nervousness; irritability; depression; difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep; hot flashes; breast pain, swelling, or tenderness; stomach cramps or bloating; leg cramps; back or joint pain; acne; loss of hair on scalp; swelling, redness, irritation, burning, or itching of the vagina; white vaginal discharge; changes in sexual desire; cold or flu symptoms; or pain, irritation, lumps, redness or scarring in the place where the medication was injected. Some side effects can be serious. The following side effects of Depo-Provera use are uncommon, but if you experience any of them, call your healthcare professional immediately: sudden shortness of breath; sudden sharp or crushing chest pain; coughing up blood; severe headache; upset stomach; vomiting; dizziness or faintness; change or loss of vision; double vision; bulging eyes; difficulty
