What should I discuss with my healthcare provider before using medroxyprogesterone?
This medication may cause bone loss (osteoporosis) especially when used over long periods of time. Bone loss may not be reversible. Do not use this medication for longer than 2 years. Talk with your doctor about your specific risk of bone loss. Medroxyprogesterone can cause birth defects. Do not use if this medication you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Do not use this medication if you are allergic to medroxyprogesterone, or if you have: • abnormal vaginal bleeding; • breast cancer; • liver disease; or • a history of a stroke or blood clot. Before using this medication, tell your doctor if you have any of the following conditions. You may need a dose adjustment or special tests to safely use medroxyprogesterone. • congestive heart failure; • diabetes; • seizures or epilepsy; or • a history of depression. Medroxyprogesterone passes into breast milk, but it is not known whether this could harm a nursing baby. Do not use this medication
