Can the Depo Shot Cause Blood Clots?

With prolonged use, typically two years or more, the Depo shot may cause blood clots in some users. Blood clots can seriously damage your health. Depo’s active ingredient is medroxyprogesterone acetate. A synthetic form of the hormone, progesterone, has been linked to dangerous blood clots and other severe medical conditions.

If you or someone you love was diagnosed with blood clots after using the Depo shot as a method of birth control, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are building a mass tort (multiple-plaintiff) lawsuit and fighting for financial recovery for victims like you. We offer a free Depo injury claim review so you can learn more about your rights and the drug maker’s responsibilities.

How the Depo Shot is Connected to an Increased Risk of Blood Clots

Research cites the connection between the hormone in the Depo shot and a higher likelihood of developing blood clots. While smokers are at a higher risk than non-smokers, all Depo-Provera users are at risk. 

Today’s Depo-Provera shot prescriptions contain a warning from the manufacturer about the risks and dangers of blood clots. It advises women to use another form of birth control if they have a personal or family history of blood clots.

What You Need to Know About the Dangers of Blood Clots in Depo-Provera Shot Users

Blood clots can form in the blood vessels in any part of your body. According to the Cleveland Clinic and the Mayo Clinic, a blood clot can pose serious risks to your health, including:

• Heart attack
• Pulmonary embolism
• Deep vein thrombosis
• Shortness of breath
• Sharp chest pain
• Leg cramps or swelling
• Skin color changes

Blood clots can be fatal. Visit a healthcare professional immediately if you notice any of these adverse effects, and track your medical care and expenses from the start. 

Blood Clots Are Only One of the Serious Side Effects of the Depo Shot

The active hormone ingredient in the Depo-Provera shot has been linked to many adverse health conditions, including an increased risk of developing:

• Meningioma brain tumors, which are usually (but not always) benign
• Loss of bone mineral density, potentially leading to osteoporosis 
• Breast cancer diagnoses, requiring lengthy and costly medical care
• Allergic reactions

If you seek compensation, a personal injury lawyer can help you establish a connection between Depo use and your current health. 

Many Depo Shot Users Are Seeking Compensation From the Drug’s Manufacturer

Anyone prescribed a drug is entitled to full disclosure of its potential risks and side effects. When drug manufacturers do not provide this information, consumers can suffer serious consequences. They can also pursue the manufacturer for product liability due to their failure to provide full disclosure. 

Many Depo-Provera injection users are suing the manufacturer for these reasons. Victims are seeking compensation from Pfizer (the name-brand maker of Depo-Provera and Depo‐SubQ Provera). Users are also suing some makers of authorized generic versions, including:

• A‐S Medication Solutions 
• Greenstone LLC  
• Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
• Prasco Laboratories  
• Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.  

If you used Depo-Provera for at least two years or had at least two doses, you could qualify to join others seeking financial compensation. 

A Depo-Provera Shot Attorney Can Help You Sue the Manufacturer for Blood Clots

You do not have to take on the daunting task of building a legal claim while simultaneously fighting to recover your health. A personal injury attorney can manage all the moving parts of your claim, including:

• Defining your qualification to seek damages
• Clarifying the benefits of a mass tort lawsuit
• Assessing your potential financial recovery
• Filing your lawsuit within the allotted time
• Speaking with relevant parties on your behalf
• Providing ongoing, informative claim updates

Your lawyer will also represent you at the negotiation table. They will field settlement offers, weigh their feasibility, make counteroffers, and fight for the best possible financial outcome on your behalf.

Get Legal Support From the Start at No Out-of-Pocket Cost

Our Depo shot lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront or out of your pocket. Our personal injury law firm will cover all the costs of building your case, and you will only compensate us when we recover damages for you. If you do not get a financial award, you will not owe any attorney fees.

Depo Shot Recipients Are Pursuing Financial Compensation for Their Injuries

Health problems caused by medroxyprogesterone acetate injections can keep you from working for many reasons, including your treatment protocol and recovery period. It can also affect your income and have additional financial consequences. By filing an insurance claim or lawsuit, you may recover the following damages:

• Economic damages: Current and future medical bills until you reach maximum medical improvement, rehabilitation, in-home medical support, therapy, and medications
• Affected income: Current and future lost wages from all income sources and loss of future earning capacity
• Pain and suffering: Physical pain, discomfort, and inconvenience caused by your illness, treatment, and recovery
• Emotional distress: Compensation for anguish, depression, and other mental and emotional trauma related to your diagnosis

If you lost a loved one due to a fatal blood clot related to this hormonal contraceptive, our wrongful death lawyers can help you seek funeral and burial costs, loss of financial support, and loss of consortium, companionship, and guidance.

Financial recovery could help ease the burden of your medical bills and related expenses and losses. A Depo-Provera contraceptive shot attorney can accurately document your damages and build a strong case to maximize your financial compensation. 

You Could Have as Little as Two Years to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

Whether you file an individual or mass tort claim, you have a limited time to do so. Each state has a unique statute of limitations. In Florida, Florida Statutes § 95.11 generally gives you two years to file a personal injury or wrongful death lawsuit. If you live in another state, we can advise you of the applicable deadline.

If a lawyer handles your claim, they will file your lawsuit on time. While they do, you can focus on recovering without losing valuable time.

Learn More About Your Legal Rights After Taking the Depo Shot

If you suffered blood clots after using the Depo birth control shot, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Our law firm is fighting for monetary damages for clients just like you.

Explore your compensation options if the Depo shot caused blood clots or a brain tumor. Contact our consultation team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers for your free claim evaluation.

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