No, Pfizer has not taken Depo-Provera off the market. The birth control drug is still available by prescription in the U.S., although the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted and revoked permission for its use several times. Many women use it with minimal side effects. However, scientists have connected long-term use to numerous medical issues, including brain tumors, breast cancer, and decreased bone density.
If using this injectable drug has compromised your health or the health of a loved one, you might wonder how you can hold the manufacturer accountable for your damaged health. Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are building mass tort claims for injured clients. Most law firms will review your claim at no cost or obligation.
What Is Depo-Provera?
The FDA first approved Depo-Provera for use in the United States in 1992. It is prescribed as an injectable form of birth control for women who do not want to deal with daily oral contraceptives or prefer to avoid estrogen-based birth control methods.
Depo-Provera is administered once every three months in shot form. It prevents ovulation from occurring and decreases the risk of pregnancy by up to 99.7 percent.
Who Should Not Take the Depo-Provera Shot?
Many—but not all—women can use the Depo-Provera shot for short-term birth control with no adverse effects. Women with the following medical conditions should not use it:
- Bleeding disorders
- Breast cancer
- History of blood clots
- History of depression
- History of heart attack
- Liver disease
- Possible pregnancy
- Vaginal bleeding
If you have any of these contraindications, consider other methods of birth control. Your healthcare provider can help you make this decision.
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(855) 529-0269How Long Can You Take Depo-Provera?
Only you and your doctor can make this decision. Pfizer, the name-brand manufacturer of Depo-Provera, recommends taking this drug for two years or less. More prolonged use could lead to a decrease in bone mineral density.
Lower than normal bone density levels could cause osteoporosis (bone weakness) or osteopenia (loss of bone density). One or both of these conditions could lead to broken bones.
What Are the Other Known Side Effects of Depo-Provera?
While safe for use by many women, Depo-Provera does have many side effects that could make its use dangerous for others. Mayo Clinic research cites the following:
- Abdominal pain and bloating
- Nervousness and depression
- Chronic headaches and fatigue
- Irregular menstrual cycles
- Unexplained weight gain
Seek medical attention if you experience any of these side effects. If your medical professional did not inform you of them before your Depo-Provera shot, consider contacting a personal injury law firm in your area.
Why Are People Suing Depo-Provera Manufacturers?
Everyone who takes medication should give informed consent, but that requires a doctor to explain all its possible side effects, drug interactions, and other potential for harm. In addition, drug manufacturers must provide full disclosure so every prospective patient can make a fully informed decision.
Many patients are suing Depo-Provera today after being diagnosed with a meningioma—a specific type of injection DNA brain tumor. They allege that Pfizer and specific generic Depo-Provera makers failed to disclose the drug’s risk.
What Are the Symptoms of a Meningioma Brain Tumor?
Meningiomas are slow-forming brain tumors that grow along the membranes of the brain and spine. According to Mayo Clinic research, meningioma symptoms can include:
- Blurry vision
- Difficulty speaking
- Double vision
- Headaches
- Hearing loss
- Tinnitus
- Limb weakness
- Loss of smell
- Memory loss
- Seizures
The symptoms that Depo-Provera users experience can make daily life challenging. A lawyer can fight for your financial recovery while you focus on your physical recovery. Do not hesitate to get medical attention for a definitive diagnosis. In addition, get legal support via a free claim review and explore your financial recovery options.
Are All Depo-Provera Users at Risk of Developing a Brain Tumor?
Researchers noted an increased risk of developing a DNA injection brain tumor for patients who received at least two Depo-Provera shots. While not cancerous, this type of tumor can be debilitating.
If you received more than two Depo-Provera injections and later received a meningioma diagnosis, you could qualify to join a mass tort lawsuit seeking financial compensation from the drug’s manufacturer.
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Since Depo-Provera Is Still on the Market, Can You Sue Pfizer for Compensation?
You can join a mass tort claim if you meet the qualifying criteria. Mass torts are personal injury claims where multiple plaintiffs seek damages from a shared defendant for the same legal claim. Depo-Provera patients just like you are suing for the following types of damages:
- Current and future medical bills
- Current and future lost income
- Treatment-related travel costs
- Disability and disfigurement
- Pain, suffering, and inconvenience
- Mental and emotional anguish
- Loss of enjoyment of life
Track your treatments and all related expenses and losses. Your lawyer will assess and document your damages and fight for optimal financial recovery on your behalf.
Do Mass Tort Lawsuits Have a Statute of Limitations?
All civil lawsuits have a state-imposed filing deadline. Act quickly to be included, since you must file your lawsuit within the statute of limitations. According to Florida Statutes § 95.11, that generally means you have two years to file your lawsuit.
If you misinterpret or miss the filing deadline, the court could prevent you from filing your lawsuit, leaving you with no further legal recourse. However, you do not have to handle this time-sensitive legal issue alone. A local attorney can file your lawsuit on time.
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While Pfizer has not taken Depo-Provera off the market, that doesn’t mean you don’t have legal options for compensation if you or a loved one were diagnosed with a brain tumor related to its use.
This news might be disheartening, but Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers is here to help. Please find out how you can join our law firm’s mass tort injury claim against the drug manufacturers. Get started with a free consultation with a team member today.
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