Warnings


What may interact with Depo-subQ Provera 104?


-antibiotics or medicines for infections, especially rifampin and griseofulvin
-antivirals for HIV or hepatitis
-aprepitant
-armodafinil
-bexarotene
-bosentan
-medicines for seizures like carbamazepine, felbamate, oxcarbazepine, phenytoin, phenobarbital, primidone, topiramate
-mitotane
-modafinil
-St. John''s wort

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Depo-subQ Provera 104?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:

-asthma
-blood clots
-breast cancer or family history of breast cancer
-depression
-diabetes
-eating disorder (anorexia nervosa)
-heart attack
-high blood pressure
-HIV infection or AIDS
-if you often drink alcohol
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-migraine headaches
-osteoporosis, weak bones
-seizures
-stroke
-tobacco smoker
-vaginal bleeding
-an unusual or allergic reaction to medroxyprogesterone, other hormones, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Depo-subQ Provera 104?

This drug does not protect you against HIV infection (AIDS) or other sexually transmitted diseases.
Use of this product may cause you to lose calcium from your bones. Loss of calcium may cause weak bones (osteoporosis). Only use this product for more than 2 years if other forms of birth control are not right for you. The longer you use this product for birth control the more likely you will be at risk for weak bones. Ask your health care professional how you can keep strong bones.
You may have a change in bleeding pattern or irregular periods. Many females stop having periods while taking this drug.
If you have received your injections on time, your chance of being pregnant is very low. If you think you may be pregnant, see your health care professional as soon as possible.
Tell your health care professional if you want to get pregnant within the next year. The effect of this medicine may last a long time after you get your last injection.

Where should I keep my medicine?

This injection is only given by a health care provider. It will not be stored at home.