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medroxyprogesterone Oral

Does medroxyprogesterone Oral have side effects?

The following side effects are associated with medroxyprogesterone Oral:

Common side effects of medroxyprogesterone Oral:

Irregular PeriodsSevere
Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual PeriodSevere
Swelling of the AbdomenSevere
Inflammation or Infection of VaginaLess Severe
Muscle PainLess Severe
Low EnergyLess Severe
Visible Water RetentionLess Severe
Weight GainLess Severe
Weight LossLess Severe
Change in AppetiteLess Severe
Head PainLess Severe

Infrequent side effects of medroxyprogesterone Oral:

IndigestionLess Severe
Abnormal Increase in Muscle ToneLess Severe
DizzyLess Severe
Easily Angered or AnnoyedLess Severe

Rare side effects of medroxyprogesterone Oral:

DepressionSevere
A Blood Clot within the Blood Vessels of the EyeSevere
Sudden Blindness and Pain Upon Moving the EyeSevere
PancreatitisSevere
Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood ClotSevere
Blood Clot in VeinSevere
HepatitisSevere
Inflammation of the BladderSevere
Discharge of Milk in Men or Women when Not BreastfeedingSevere
Erythema MultiformeSevere
Skin Condition Marked by Red and Painful NodulesSevere
ItchingSevere
BackacheSevere
RashSevere
Chest PainSevere
Abnormal Liver Function TestsSevere
Life Threatening Allergic ReactionSevere
Superficial Ulcer of CervixLess Severe
Cervical DischargeLess Severe
Incomplete or Infrequent Bowel MovementsLess Severe
Breast TendernessLess Severe
Hair LossLess Severe
Excessive HairinessLess Severe
AcneLess Severe
Yellow-Brown Patches on SkinLess Severe
Chronic Trouble SleepingLess Severe
Feel Like Throwing UpLess Severe

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