Can the Depo Shot Cause Loss of Smell?

In rare cases, the Depo shot can cause loss of smell. If you experience this side effect, you should seek prompt medical attention: loss of smell is a common symptom of olfactory groove meningioma tumors, which have been linked to long-term use of Depo-Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate).

You should not have to pay for your medical treatment or other losses if the birth control shot caused your meningioma. A Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer can explain your options, lead your legal claim, and pursue the financial compensation you deserve.

What Does it Mean if I Experience Loss of Smell After Taking the Depo Shot?

If you experience a loss of smell after taking Depo-Provera, don’t panic. A meningioma is just one possible diagnosis that you may receive. Your loss of smell (anosmia) may be connected to your use of the Depo shot, but it may also be unrelated. Many medical conditions can cause anosmia, including:

• The common cold
• Influenza
• Seasonal allergies
• Sinusitis
• Chemical exposure
• COVID-19
• Diabetes
• Nasal polyps
• Multiple sclerosis

In some cases, loss of smell can even be connected to your diet or a medication you’re taking.

Some of these conditions are obviously more serious than others, but if you experience prolonged loss of smell without another obvious source, we recommend seeking medical attention to determine the underlying cause and get appropriate treatment.

What Type of Meningioma Tumors Cause Loss of Smell?

According to Johns Hopkins Medicine, olfactory groove meningiomas often cause loss of smell. These tumors, which compose about 10 percent of meningiomas, grow on the nerves running between the nose and the brain.

What Are the Other Symptoms of Olfactory Groove Meningiomas?

According to the Mount Sinai Health System, in addition to loss of smell, olfactory groove meningioma tumors can cause:

• Loss of taste
• Blurry vision
• Memory loss
• Fatigue
• Headaches
• Vomiting or nausea
• Personality changes
  

Symptoms often do not develop until the tumor is fairly large, so if you are already experiencing loss of smell or another symptom on this list, prompt diagnosis and treatment may be crucial to prevent further problems.

Most meningiomas are benign (non-cancerous), but if you are experiencing significant side effects, your doctor may recommend surgery, radiation, or medications to remove or shrink the tumor or treat its symptoms. You will also likely need to attend regular follow-up doctor visits to ensure the meningioma doesn’t cause further issues.

Do I Qualify for Compensation if I Develop an Olfactory Groove Meningioma After Taking the Depo Shot?

If you received two or more doses of Depo-Provera, Depo-SubQ Provera, or a generic version of the birth control shot and were later diagnosed with an olfactory groove meningioma, you generally qualify to join a mass tort lawsuit against one of the following drug manufacturers:

• Pfizer
• Pharmacia & Upjohn Company LLC
• A‐S Medication Solutions
• Preferred Pharmaceuticals Inc.
• Greenstone LLC
• Prasco Laboratories

Your personal injury lawyer can determine who is liable for your losses and explain all the steps involved in taking legal action against them.

How Much Money Can I Recover in a Depo Shot Lawsuit?

The amount of money you recover in a Depo-Provera lawsuit will depend on the extent to which the meningioma has affected your life.

For example, if your tumor is one of the 1-3 percent of meningiomas that are cancerous, you may need to undergo invasive surgery, chemotherapy, radiation, immunotherapy, or other long-term (and expensive) medical treatments. On the other hand, someone with a small, benign meningioma that isn’t causing any major symptoms may only require occasional imaging and monitoring. These two hypothetical patients will likely qualify for vastly different compensation amounts.

Your Depo-Provera lawsuit lawyer will evaluate all your losses to determine a settlement that fairly compensates you for your:

• Current and future medical bills
• Current and future lost wages
• Physical, emotional, and mental pain and suffering
• Lost quality of life

Can I Handle My Birth Control Shot Lawsuit Without an Attorney?

It is up to you to decide if you want to hire a lawyer, but filing dangerous drug lawsuits and successfully recovering compensation is an extremely complex and time-consuming matter.

When you hire a Depo shot attorney from our team, we will:

• Allow you to work directly with our personal injury law firm’s founding partners
• Take your entire legal claim off your hands so you can focus on your health
• Provide frequent updates about your case so you always know its current status
• Ensure you feel well-cared-for and attended to
• Facilitate and encourage honest communication
• Use our extensive experience to ensure your lawsuit meets all necessary deadlines, including your state’s applicable statute of limitations
• Gather evidence of negligence and your damages and use that evidence to build a winning strategy
• Negotiate with the drug manufacturer’s insurance provider for a fair settlement
• Fight for your rights in court, if necessary

How Much Will it Cost to Hire a Depo Shot Lawyer?

When you hire a Depo shot lawsuit lawyer, you don’t have to worry about any upfront, hourly, or out-of-pocket legal fees. We work on a contingency-fee basis, which means you’ll give us a portion of your settlement or judgment when your case concludes. If we don’t secure compensation for you, you won’t have to pay us anything.

Our Depo Shot Lawsuit Attorneys Can Start Working on Your Case Today

At Chalik & Chalik Injury Lawyers, our legal team has been serving people harmed by dangerous drugs for over 20 years. We aren’t afraid to go up against Pfizer or other behemoth companies and bring them to justice.

We are currently accepting Depo-Provera claims from people across the country. Contact us today to explore your eligibility to join a mass tort lawsuit. We provide free initial consultations for all Depo shot users who want to learn more about their legal rights at no risk.

Depo-Provera FAQ:

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