To avoid the side-effects becoming unmanageable, we need to start taking the medication in small doses and slowly increase until we are at the top (maintenance) dose
Some dangerous side effects of this birth control method can include: Meningioma brain tumors Increased risk of breast cancer Loss of bone mineral density, potentially causing osteoporosis Blood clots Irregular menstrual cycles Allergic reactions Weight gain Abdominal pain, which could indicate an ectopic pregnancy Personal injury law firms are taking on brand-name (Pfizer) and generic Depo shot manufacturers (AS Medication Solutions, Greenstone LLC, Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC, Prasco Laboratories, or Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.) for their failure to fully inform patients of the risks of this hormonal contraceptive: Learn More About How You Can Participate in a Depo Shot Mass Tort Lawsuit To participate in a mass tort claim, you must meet its eligibility criteria
The most common side effects are temporary and typically resolve with continued use
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