Does prednisone affect Depo shot?
No interactions were found between Depo-Provera and prednisone. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
What happens if you take antibiotics while on the depo shot?
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 medications affect Depo Provera?
Some drugs or herbal products that may decrease the effectiveness of hormonal contraceptives include:
- barbiturates.
- bosentan.
- carbamazepine.
- felbamate.
- griseofulvin.
- oxcarbazepine.
- phenytoin.
- rifampin.
Can anything interfere with Depo shot?
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.
Why can’t I get pregnant after depo?
This is because of how unpredictable the return to normal fertility can be. While you can definitely get pregnant three to four months after a depo shot wears off, not everyone does. It can sometimes take up to ten months or more to ovulate again, and it can take up to 18 months for normal periods to restart.
How do you know when your ovulating after Depo?
Ovulation Detected Using a BBT Chart You can track your BBT at home. This is a way to know if ovulation has returned after Depo-Provera, and it can help your doctor help you if you find that ovulation has not returned as expected.
How soon can I get pregnant after depo?
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.
What is your first period like after Depo?
Most women experience breakthrough bleeding or spotting for the first several months after they begin getting the shot. It may take six months to a year before the side effects end and your periods return to normal. For some women, their period may go away entirely.