
All of the progestins are similar, so any of the above side effects may occur with any of these medicines.Īfter you stop using this medicine, your body may need time to adjust. Not all of the side effects listed above have been reported for each of these medicines, but they have been reported for at least one of them. Loss or gain of body, facial, or scalp hair These are not typical side effects and could be a sign of more serious problems.īrown spots on exposed skin, possibly long-lasting Let your provider know if you experience unusual or heavy vaginal bleeding, lumps in your breast, changes to your vision, or severe headaches after starting medroxyprogesterone (Provera). If you've been sexually active, you should also take a pregnancy test. If your period doesn't start within a week of stopping this medication, let your provider know. If you're taking medroxyprogesterone (Provera) to regulate your period, your period should start about 3 to 7 days after your last dose. Tell your provider you're taking medroxyprogesterone (Provera) if you are told you need to have blood tests done. Medroxyprogesterone (Provera) can interfere with some blood tests. For the best results, take this medication at the same time of the day when you are taking it. Nausea is a possible side effect, so if this happens to you, try taking your dose with something to eat. You can take medroxyprogesterone (Provera) with or without food.

Your dosing schedule can be different depending on what you’re using medroxyprogesterone (Provera) for, so take it exactly the way your provider tells you.
