Depo-Provera Lawsuit
Depo-Provera has been around since 1959 and is mainly used as a form of birth control and to help with menopause in women.
It is manufactured by Pfizer and other companies who make generic versions of the medication.
Depo-Provera is the brand name for medroxyprogesterone acetate and is usually administered as an injection every three months by a doctor.
Medroxyprogesterone acetate is a hormone that suppresses ovulation in women to help prevent pregnancy.
Depo-Provera stays in a woman’s system for up to 15 weeks, but it is recommended that they get an injection every 13 weeks to ensure the continuation of the contraceptive.
If you miss a shot after 15 weeks it is recommended that you use an alternative form of birth control.
Depo-Provera can be used to help women through menopause as well as help with endometriosis.
The medication has also been used to help treat certain types of cancer including kidney, breast and endometrial by limiting the growth of certain types of cancer cells.
Although there are many uses for the synthetic hormone (which is similar to the natural hormone progesterone) it is mainly used for birth control and if taken properly can be 99% effective.
Risks of Depo Provera Use –
Depo-Provera is used primarily for birth control but has been linked to several severe side effects and illnesses that can be deadly in some cases.
Some of the most common risk and illnesses include:
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Stroke or heart attack
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Liver problems
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Osteoporosis (bone loss)
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Blood clots, deep vein thrombosis or pulmonary embolism
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Increase of certain cancers like breast cancer or ovarian cancer
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Brain tumors
Although these side effects or illnesses are rare they have been known to occur.
The makers of Depo-Provera are accused of being aware of the risks and side effects and failed to warn women about the risks when getting these injections.
If you notice things like difficulty speaking or communicating, blurry or double vision, smell or hearing loss, or a headache worse than any headache you’ve had before, seek medical treatment immediately.
If You Become ill After Taking Depo-Provera?
Time is of the essence. If you’ve become ill because of Depo-Provera you need to seek help from a lawyer immediately to file a claim.
The statute of limitations depends on the claim in medical cases.
If you are ill due to taking Depo-Provera it is important that you speak with a lawyer who has experience dealing with large companies.
Pfizer is a multi-billion dollar corporation with an army of lawyers to fight against claims, you need someone on your side.
Our team of experts have the experience to help you navigate your claim against Pfizer.
We can help get you to the right doctors and get you the best treatments possible.
Our team will negotiate the best possible settlement for your specific claim.
The only thing you need to be concerned with is getting healthy again.