Depo-Provera Lawsuit Attorneys
Representing Depo-Provera Users Nationwide
Did you use the injectable medication Depo-Provera for birth control for more than one year? Have you been diagnosed with meningioma? There might be a direct connection between Depo-Provera use and your brain tumor.
Matthews & Associates is currently investigating the link between Depo-Provera and the rare form of brain tumor called meningioma, which seems to be a side effect that was not properly disclosed to consumers and medical professionals when the dangerous pharmaceutical product was released. Depending on your circumstances, you might be able to file a claim against Pfizer for your harm and losses. We’re here to help you determine your options and pursue justice and compensation.
Call (888) 923-7001 to talk to a Depo-Provera lawyer from our firm, or use an online contact form. We help clients nationwide.
What is Depo-Provera?
Depo-Provera is an injectable birth control medication that is administered every 3 months. This “birth control shot” is used to interrupt ovulation and is mostly prescribed to women who cannot use other birth control alternatives.
Undisclosed Serious Side Effects of Depo-Provera
Virtually every medication and prescription drug has side effects, so why are some people filing injury claims against Pfizer for Depo-Provera side effects? The issue lies not with the disclosed side effects but with the undisclosed risk of meningioma that seems significant based on continued research and user testimonies.
How Dangerous is Meningioma?
Although meningioma is usually noncancerous, it should still be considered dangerous because it is a tumor that grows in the meningeal tissue of the brain. If a meningioma is not treated soon after it begins to form, it may grow, causing worsening health complications as it does.
Common symptoms of meningioma include:
- Vision loss
- Hearing loss
- Migraines
- Seizures
To remove a meningioma brain tumor, surgery or radiation are the two most likely treatment options. Each form of treatment carries its own risks of complications, too. Furthermore, some meningioma tumors are inoperable.
If you have taken Depo-Provera, you should talk to your primary care physician about the risk of meningioma. Based on your overall health and any symptoms you may be showing, your doctor may want to run diagnostic tests to confirm the condition and reach a diagnosis.
Why Should Pfizer Be Liable for Depo-Provera Injuries?
Product manufacturers, including drugmakers, must make a reasonable and effective effort to warn consumers of all potential dangers. Failing to do so can make the product maker liable for any harm and losses suffered by consumers. In many states, strict product liability laws make it simpler for consumers to bring claims against product makers like Pfizer.
We may file or settle a claim individually or as part of a group on a case-by-case basis.
Whether your claim is filed individually or as part of a group fighting the same defendant, our goal is always to provide each of our clients with individual attention.
Depo-Provera Legal Action Timeline
- September 17, 2024: More research is brought to light that connects a significant intracranial meningioma risk to Depo-Provera use. According to the study, women may be up to 500% more likely to develop intracranial meningioma after just two administrations of Depo-Provera.
- September 13, 2024: The results of a 2020 study into 47 meningioma lawsuits are released. It found that the average settlement for a meningioma lawsuit was more than $860,000, and the average verdict in such lawsuits was more than $3,400,000. Past results cannot guarantee future case results, but the study still served to encourage more people to speak up about their harmful experiences since using Depo-Provera.
- September 10, 2024: The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released the results of a multiyear study that determined nearly 25% of sexually active women had used Depo-Provera at least once. This announcement indicates that the potential pool of Depo-Provera plaintiffs could be in the hundreds of thousands or more, which might make a class action lawsuit necessary.
- March 2024: The British Medical Journal (BMJ) publishes a study that determined using medroxyprogesterone acetate – the active ingredient in Depo-Provera – for at least a year could cause a higher risk of meningioma (intracranial more often than spinal).
- May 2008: Pfizer faces its first major legal battle over Depo-Provera’s safety when the Superior Court of Quebec certifies a class action lawsuit. However, this legal action begins over Depo-Provera’s link to bone density loss. The drug’s meningioma risk was not yet at the forefront of concerns and litigation.
- November 2024: The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requires Pfizer to adhere to “black box” warning requirements on Depo-Provera due to its strong link to bone density loss and related injuries. A “black box” warning is used when the FDA determines a drug can cause severe or life-threatening complications.
Compensation in a Depo-Provera Lawsuit
At Matthews & Associates, we have built our careers by fighting for the rights of people who were injured due to the negligence of powerful defendants like corporations and Big Pharma. If you were hurt after using Depo-Provera, we want to hear from you right away. It would be our honor to pursue every last dollar of compensation owed to you after Pfizer sold you an unsafe birth control drug.
Compensation that might be available in your claim includes:
- Medical treatment costs related to your meningioma diagnosis.
- Future care costs if you are disabled due to a brain injury.
- Wages you lost due to missing work while recovering.
- Income you won’t be able to earn in the future due to a disabling medical condition.
- Past and future pain and suffering.
Depo-Provera Lawsuit FAQ
Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 888-923-7001 today!
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What is Depo-Provera?Depo-Provera is an injectable birth control prescription that uses medroxyprogesterone acetate to stop ovulation and thicken the cervical mucus. By preventing an egg from being released by the ovary and by making it more difficult for a sperm to reach an egg due to cervical mucus changes, this injectable contraceptive can be 99% effective in stopping pregnancy when used as intended, Pfizer (the manufacturer of Depo-Provera) reports.
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What Diseases Can Depo-Provera Cause?Depo-Provera has been linked to a higher risk of intracranial meningioma, a rare type of brain tumor that forms on the meningeal tissue of the brain. It has also been linked to bone mineral density loss that could result in osteoporosis and a lifelong risk of bone fractures, especially later in life.
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What Are the Side Effects of Depo-Provera?Common side effects of Depo-Provera include abdominal pain and bloating, depression, nervousness, irregular periods, weakness, unexpected weight gain, headaches, dizziness, and decreased libido. Severe side effects (excluding the risk of diseases like meningioma and osteoporosis) include major depressive disorder, labored breathing, and intense lower abdominal pain.
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What Is the Controversy With Depo-Provera?Depo-Provera has become controversial nationwide mainly due to its link to intracranial meningioma, which Pfizer failed to disclose as a possible side effect of using the injectable contraceptive. Drug manufacturers are required to list all known potential side effects of a medication, no matter how small the risk. Depo-Provera users who have started legal action against Pfizer allege that the Big Pharma company knew or reasonably should have known about the meningioma risk but did not inform the public or the medical community at large about it.
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Do I Qualify for a Depo-Provera Shot Lawsuit?You may qualify to file a Depo-Provera shot lawsuit if you used Depo-Provera (or a Depo-Provera variant) for at least one year; and you were diagnosed with meningioma (intracranial or spinal) after using Depo-Provera. Talk to our attorneys for more information about your eligibility.
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Is There a Class Action Lawsuit Against Depo-Provera?There is no official class action lawsuit approved by the court and brought against Pfizer for the meningioma risks linked to Depo-Provera use. However, attorneys and legal authorities across the US expect that some sort of multidistrict litigation (MDL) like a class action lawsuit or mass tort will be enacted very soon. If you were injured by Depo-Provera, you should talk with our attorneys soon, so you can be prepared if or when MDL begins against Pfizer.
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How Much Time Do You Have to File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit?The statute of limitations to file a Depo-Provera injury claim may depend on where you live. We help clients nationwide, so we can tell you how much time you have based on your home state. In some states, the statute of limitations could be as brief as two years, starting when the side effects of Depo-Provera became noticeable or reasonably should have been noticed. You could have less time, though, so you should act fast.
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Call Now If You Were Hurt by Depo-Provera
If enough people speak up about their Depo-Provera injuries, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) may be prompted to launch an investigation into this popular birth control drug. To help others in your situation – and to pursue the justice and compensation you deserve – talk to Matthews & Associates about filing a claim. We’re always standing by to help new clients, who we help nationwide.
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