What Are the Side Effects of Stopping Depo-Provera?

Many women chose the Depo-Provera injectable birth control shot for its protection, convenience, and relief of menstrual cycle symptoms and frequency. When they stopped taking the shot, however, many people experienced symptoms such as acne, painful periods, mood swings, and otherwise unexplained weight gain.

Our Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyers are pursuing compensation for women who were not informed about the side effects of stopping Depo-Provera. We are also building mass tort lawsuits for women who took the birth control shot and were later diagnosed with an injection DNA brain tumor called meningioma. If you experienced side effects or a harmful diagnosis, schedule a free claim review with a personal injury law firm to explore your financial recovery options.

Stopping the Depo-Provera Shot Could Lead to Various Adverse Effects

One of the common side effects of stopping the Depo shot is a delay in returning to fertility. Women who want to become pregnant may want to consider another birth control method. Additional commonly reported negative side effects include:

• Chronic headaches
• Uncomfortable bloating
• Irregular or heavy bleeding
• Moodiness and irritability
• Excessive weight gain
• Nausea
• Fatigue
• Breast tenderness
• Loss of bone mineral density

If you experienced these or other severe side effects after you stopped getting Depo-Provera injections, you could be entitled to compensation. Your healthcare provider can also help you get relief from these symptoms. A personal injury lawyer in your area can clarify your right to financial recovery.

Who Can Receive Compensation for Depo-Provera Side Effects?

Any time a doctor prescribes medication, including any type of birth control, they should fully notify you of its potential risks, including what to expect when you stop taking it. If you did not receive this vital information, you could be entitled to financial recovery. 

The best way to learn about your legal options is with a review and assessment of your current condition. A local law firm will typically provide one at no cost or obligation. 

Depo-Provera Use Could Lead to a Brain Tumor Even After You Stop Taking It

The British Medical Journal (BMJ) reports a connection between the Depo-Provera injectable contraceptive and an increased risk of developing a type of brain tumor called meningioma. The link is connected to its active ingredient, medroxyprogesterone acetate. 

Even if you stopped taking the Depo shot, you could still experience its side effects, including being diagnosed with an injection DNA brain tumor. If you were, you could qualify to join other Depo-Provera users in a mass tort lawsuit against the manufacturer.

What Depo-Provera Manufacturers Are Patients Suing in a Mass Tort Claim?

Depo-Provera users are pursuing makers of brand-name and authorized generic versions of the Depo shot for failure to disclose its risk of developing a meningioma. Brand-name (Pfizer) versions in the mass tort claim include:

• Depo‐Provera
• Depo‐SubQ Provera 

Authorized generic manufacturers include:

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

Personal injury attorneys are currently building claims for clients who received at least two doses of Depo-Provera and subsequently received a brain tumor diagnosis. Depo patients are filing claims nationwide.

Mass Tort Lawsuits Seek Financial Compensation for Depo-Provera Users

Diagnosing, treating, and coping with a brain tumor can be costly and extensive, according to the Cleveland Clinic. You may be able to recoup the costs you incur from diagnosis to recovery by joining a mass tort claim. 

While many injured parties will be part of the claim, your lawyer will assess your specific recoverable damages, which can include:

• Medical bills: Diagnosis, hospitalization, radiation, surgeries, rehab, therapy, mental healthcare expenses, etc.
• Lost wages: Income you lose from all earning sources when you cannot work due to treatment and recovery
• Income-related benefits: Loss of vacation days, paid time off, and other work-related benefits
• Non-economic damages: Compensation for physical and emotional pain and suffering, disabling and disfiguring injuries, and loss of enjoyment of life

Your lawyer will carefully assess the monetary value of your recoverable damages and work hard to achieve maximum financial compensation on your behalf.

How Much Time Do You Have to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?

Every state has a unique filing deadline. This statute of limitations can vary greatly, so the best way to understand the law in your state and its impact on your case is with legal guidance and support. A personal injury lawyer can help you avoid the potentially costly penalties of filing your Depo-Provera lawsuit too late.

How Lawyers in Your Area Are Fighting for Injured Depo-Provera Users

You deserve time to focus on taking care of yourself after being diagnosed with a serious illness. While you get the care and treatment you need and deserve, your legal team will do all of the following:

• Deal with the insurance company: Manage all forms of communication, paperwork, and evidence and information requests.
• Prove the validity of your claim: Assess your medical records with the input of relevant medical experts, neurologists, and other specialists.
• Prove your recoverable damages: Collect evidence of your tangible and intangible case-related expenses and losses.
• Negotiate for the best available settlement: Submit your settlement demand letter, field monetary offers, and make counteroffers.

Your Depo-Provera lawsuit attorney will also keep you updated and informed as your case develops and progresses. If it goes to court, they will represent you there, present evidence, and prepare you and any other witnesses to testify. 

How Much Does it Cost to Hire a Depo-Provera Lawyer?

Most personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis. The law firm will cover all the costs of preparing your case, including investigation, deposition, discovery, and evidence collection fees. You will only compensate them after they recover damages for you, and you owe no legal or attorney’s fees if you do not receive a financial award.

Learn More About Your Rights After Stopping the Depo-Provera Shot

If you experienced debilitating symptoms or a serious medical condition after you stopped taking the Depo shot as a method of birth control, you could be entitled to financial compensation. Our personal injury law firm will represent you if you were diagnosed with a brain tumor, even if you stopped taking the shot before your diagnosis. 

Learn more about the side effects of stopping Depo-Provera and your right to a financial recovery. Contact our consultation team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers today for your free claim review.

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