Can the Depo Shot Cause Slurred Speech?

In some cases, the Depo-Provera shot can cause slurred speech, and you should seek immediate medical attention if you experience this side effect. Slurred speech can be a sign of serious health issues that have been linked to Depo-Provera use, including strokes and meningioma brain tumors.

If you believe the Depo-Provera shot caused a serious health problem for you or a loved one, a Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer can evaluate your situation and determine whether you qualify to join a mass tort lawsuit against Pfizer or another drug manufacturer. You could qualify for recovery of your medical bills, lost income, pain and suffering, and other damages.

What Slurred Speech Means After Taking the Depo-Provera Shot

Slurred speech generally occurs if the muscles you normally use to talk become weak or difficult to control, resulting in garbled words that don’t make sense to other people. If you have slurred speech after taking the Depo-Provera shot, it may mean you have a serious side effect, such as:

Stroke Due to Blood Clots

An ischemic stroke occurs due to a blood clot in the brain. In addition to slurred speech, other potential signs of a stroke include a drooping face, numbness in the face or limbs, arm weakness, vision problems, severe headache, vomiting, seizures, memory loss, and trouble walking. If you or your loved one shows one or more of these signs, call 911 immediately or visit the nearest emergency room. 

Meningioma Tumor Affecting Speech

If a meningioma tumor grows in the left part of the brain (the area that controls speech), it may lead to difficulties with speaking. Additional symptoms of a meningioma include:

• Persistent headaches
• Nausea or vomiting
• Vision problems
• Hearing problems
• Seizures
• Limb weakness

Most meningioma tumors are benign. However, if your tumor is causing severe side effects (such as slurred speech) or if it is cancerous, your doctor may recommend treatment to remove or shrink it, such as surgery, radiation, or chemotherapy.

Your slurred speech may also be completely unrelated to your use of the Depo-Provera birth control shot, as speech issues are a sign of many health problems and can also be a side effect of certain medications. In any event, you should seek immediate medical attention to receive a prompt diagnosis and treatment. 

What You Can Do if You Suffer Severe Side Effects From the Depo Shot

According to Pfizer and the Mayo Clinic, stroke and meningioma tumors are not the only potential side effects of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone). Other problems Depo-Provera users have experienced include the following:

• Menstrual problems
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Weight gain
• Breast cancer
• Cervical cancer
• Ectopic pregnancy
• Liver problems
• Adrenal problems
• Allergic reactions
• Migraines
• Seizures
• Depression
• Bone mineral density loss, which can cause osteoporosis

Many of the common side effects of Depo-Provera, such as fatigue and headaches, are minor and temporary in most cases. However, if you experience serious health problems that you believe are linked to the Depo-Provera shot, you may be eligible to join a mass tort lawsuit against Pfizer or another drug manufacturer. 

How You Can File a Depo-Provera Lawsuit

Women who are currently joining these lawsuits allege that the manufacturers of Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera, and authorized generic versions of the birth control shot failed to disclose all potential side effects of the drug, causing harm to innocent victims. 

If you received at least two doses of Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera, or a generic version of the birth control shot and were later diagnosed with a meningioma tumor, stroke, or other harmful side effect, you may qualify to join a lawsuit. 

Filing a Depo-Provera lawsuit is a complicated legal matter that you generally should not attempt to handle on your own, especially if you are recovering from a serious medical condition. Our Depo-Provera lawsuit attorneys are currently helping people across the country with their legal claims against Depo-Provera manufacturers, and we can help you, too. 

Compensation You Could Receive in a Depo Shot Lawsuit

A mass tort lawsuit involves several plaintiffs filing lawsuits against one defendant. Although the lawsuits may be consolidated via multidistrict litigation, each lawsuit will be evaluated separately, and each plaintiff will receive compensation based on their unique losses. 

In your lawsuit against a Depo-Provera manufacturer, you may qualify for economic and non-economic damages, such as: 

• Medical expenses related to treating your meningioma, stroke, or other health condition
• Lost wages if you had to miss work during treatment and/or recovery
• Physical and emotional pain and suffering
• Wrongful death damages if you lost a loved one to the harmful Depo-Provera shot’s side effects

You can join a mass tort at no upfront or out-of-pocket cost. Our team will review your claim for free and represent you on contingency. You will only pay us if we recover compensation for you. We’ll handle the entire legal process for you while you focus on your recovery.

What Can a Depo-Provera Shot Lawyer Do for Me?

In addition to walking you through the legal process of filing a lawsuit against the Depo-Provera manufacturers, our legal team at Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers will treat you with care and respect from start to finish. You will work directly with attorneys Debi and Jason Chalik and can expect them to: 

• Gather evidence of your Depo-Provera use, the harm you suffered, and your damages
• Manage all communication related to your case
• Negotiate on your behalf for a fair settlement that covers all your losses
• Take your case to trial and fight for appropriate compensation, if necessary
• Keep you updated as your claim progresses, and respond promptly to your questions

Our family-owned personal injury law firm was founded in 2003, and we are committed to giving back to our community and serving all our clients with respect and compassion. 

Get Your Free Depo Shot Lawsuit Consultation Today

If you or a loved one experiences slurred speech following a Depo-Provera shot, seek immediate medical attention to diagnose and treat the underlying cause. If a doctor detects a stroke, meningioma tumor, or other harmful health condition, we want to hear from you and explain your legal options.

Contact Chalik & Chalik today for a free, no-obligation consultation.

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