What signs to look out for if I used Depo-Provera?

If you've used Depo-Provera, you must watch out for warning signs. Recent research has found that women getting these shots face serious risks of developing brain tumors called meningiomas.

The study published in the British Medical Journal shows users are 5.6 times more likely to develop meningioma than other women who did not use this medication. Keep an eye out for these warning signs if you have taken a Depo-Provera shot:

• Your headaches are getting worse and won't stop
• Your eyesight isn't what it used to be
• You're feeling weak for no good reason
• You keep losing your balance
• Memory isn't working as it should
• Words are getting harder to say or understand
• You're often nauseous and don't know why

These signs typically develop slowly - you might not notice right away, but they tend to worsen as time passes. Get emergency medical help if you experience:

• Sudden, severe headaches unlike any you've had before
• Quick changes in vision or sudden vision loss
• Seizures (especially if you've never had them)
• Passing out
• Severe confusion
• Weakness on one side of your body
• Sudden problems talking or understanding others

Healthcare providers typically use MRI or CT scans to check your nervous system, test your vision and hearing, and evaluate your thinking ability.

Atraxia Law can help

Our team has 35 years of experience handling pharmaceutical injury cases. We'll determine your eligibility for a claim if your meningioma has developed due to your Depo-Provera use. Send us your medical records showing your diagnosis and when you got the shots of Depo-Provera.

Call us today for a free case review. Acting quickly helps both your health and your legal case.