According to the FDA's data, side-effects from Depo Provera® * are not common, but they can occur. Tell your doctor if these side-effects are severe or do not go away:
· spotting or bleeding between menstrual periods
· changes in menstrual flow
· lack of menstrual periods
· bloating
· weight gain or loss
· black or brown skin patches
· acne
· tired feeling
· nervousness
· depression
· glucose intolerance (increased blood sugar)
· upset stomach
· breast discomfort
If you experience any of the following side-effects, call your doctor immediately:
· difficulty breathing
· severe headache
· change or loss of vision
· severe depression
· yellowing of the skin or eyes
· dizziness or faintness
· weakness or numbness in an arm or leg
· calf pain
· sharp or crushing chest pain
· unexplained coughing or coughing up blood
· rash