Examples include griseofulvin, modafinil, rifamycins (such as rifampin, rifabutin), St. John's wort, drugs used to treat
seizures
(such as barbiturates, carbamazepine, felbamate, phenytoin, primidone, topiramate), HIV drugs (such as nelfinavir, nevirapine, ritonavir), among others.
Does grapefruit affect the depo?
While
grapefruit normally will not lower the effectiveness of the birth control pill
, you may need to discuss the possibility of greater estrogen side effects with your doctor.
Does grapefruit affect Depo Provera?
Discuss any new or worsening side effects with your health care provider. Notes for Professionals: Coadministration of medroxyprogesterone, a CYP3A substrate with grapefruit juice, a
strong CYP3A inhibitor should be avoided since
it is expected to increase concentrations of medroxyprogesterone acetate.
What can cause the Depo shot to fail?
The shot. The shot contains a progestin (a synthetic form of progesterone) that lasts three months (1). It can fail
if a person doesn't receive their next dose in time
, or if it is given incorrectly (10).
What can I eat while on Depo Provera?
Include
foods rich in calcium and vitamin D in your diet (milk, cheese, yogurt and other dairy products)
. If you use Depo-Provera for more than two years, we may do a test to see if you have low bone density.
What are the signs that Depo is wearing off?
The reported withdrawal symptoms included:
feeling of having a viral infection with fatigue, eye pain, visual disturbance, itching, restlessness, agitation, shaking, nausea and shortness of breath
. The reporter refers to internet forums where other women report the same symptoms on stopping Depo-Provera.
What cancels out the Depo injection?
Neither antibiotics nor antiseizure medicines reduce Depo-Provera's effectiveness. The only drug which reduces its effectiveness is
aminoglutethimide (Cytadren)
, used to suppress adrenal function in some people with Cushing syndrome. Research indicates that Depo-Provera even reduces the frequency of seizures.
What happens if you take Depo-Provera for more than 2 years?
The longer you are on
Depo-Provera the more calcium you may lose
. This increases the risk of your bones weakening if you use Depo-Provera continuously for a long time (for more than 2 years). The calcium may not return completely once you stop using Depo-Provera.
What are the chances of the Depo shot failing?
When used perfectly, the birth control shot effectiveness is
more than 99%
, meaning less than 1 out of every 100 people who use it will get pregnant each year.
What are the disadvantages of Depo-Provera?
Most people on the shot have some change in their periods, including bleeding more days than usual, spotting between periods, or no periods. This is most common during the first year. Other possible side effects include
nausea, weight gain, headaches, sore breasts, or depression
.
Does Depo cause belly fat?
Since 2009, studies have largely confirmed that Depo-Provera
can cause women to gain weight
. The degree of this effect, however, can vary significantly—with some women adding a few pounds while others add a few dress sizes.
Can you lose weight after Depo-Provera?
Do women shed the weight after they go off the shot? Our study was the first to look at that. We found that
women do lose some weight after they switch to a nonhormonal form of contraception
—an average of 3 pounds over two years.
Can you lose weight while on the depo shot?
Do women shed the weight after they go off the shot? Our study was the first to look at that. We found that
women do lose some weight after they switch to a nonhormonal form of contraception
—an average of 3 pounds over two years.
Can you get pregnant as soon as you stop the Depo?
Can I become pregnant after I stop using Depo-Provera®? You can become pregnant after taking Depo-Provera®. You could become pregnant
as soon as 12 to 14 weeks after your last shot
. It could also take up to a year or two to conceive after stopping this type of contraception.
Can you get pregnant 1 month after stopping Depo?
It's unlikely that you'll be able to get pregnant right after you stop taking the shot. Because each shot delivers enough hormones to protect against pregnancy for three months at a time, the earliest you may be able to conceive is
about 12 weeks after your last injection
.
Is it hard to get pregnant after depo?
While the levels of Depo-Provera after 90 days may not be high enough to be considered effective for pregnancy prevention,
they may still be too high to get pregnant
. Within 10 months of the last injection, 50% of women who discontinue Depo-Provera will get pregnant.
