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Depo-Provera Bone Loss Class Action Overview:
- Who: Canada residents who received four Depo-Provera injections between April 1997 and June 2006 and suffered bone density loss before May 31, 2010.
- Why: Pfizer allegedly failed to disclose certain risks associated with the birth-control drug.
- Where: Canada.
Consumers who received injections of the birth-control drug Depo-Provera and suffered declines in bone density may be eligible to take part in a $2.2 million class action lawsuit settlement.
Claims forms will be due by March 1, 2022; however, the claims period has not yet opened.
Class Members may subscribe on the settlement website to receive an email notification when the claim form becomes available.
The Class consists of anyone living in Canada who took Depo-Provera before May 31, 2010, claims to have suffered a loss of bone mineral density (osteopenia or osteoporosis) before that date, and was living in Canada at the time they took the drug.
To be eligible for compensation, the Class Member must have taken four consecutive, uninterrupted injections of Depo-Provera at least three months apart. The first injection must have taken place after April 2, 1997, and the last injection must have taken place before June 30, 2006.
Class Members must have been diagnosed with bone mineral density loss before May 31, 2010, and within 30 months of the last use of Depo-Provera. They also must not suffer from certain risk factors.
The settlement resolves three lawsuits that had accused Depo-Provera maker Pfizer of misrepresenting the drug’s potential risks, such as the potential for an irreversible decline in bone mineral density.
Class Members will receive a pro rata share of the value of all valid claims as calculated by the settlement administrator.
An approval hearing in the case is scheduled for Oct. 26, 2021.
Did you receive the Depo-Provera shot? Did you experience any loss in bone density? Tell us about your experience in the comment section below.
The plaintiffs are represented by Siskinds LLP and Belleau Lapointe S.E.N.C.R.L.
The Depo-Provera Bone Loss Class Action Lawsuits are Noelia Brito, et al. v. Pfizer Canada ULC, et al., Court File No. 500-06-000305-058, in the Superior Court of Quebec; Elias, et al. v. Pfizer Canada Inc., et al., Court File No. CV-05-012802-CP, in the Ontario Superior Court of Justice; and Bradley, et al. v. Pfizer Canada Inc., et al., Court File No. 0601-05695, in the Court of Queen’s Bench of Alberta.
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Yes I have had depo at young age til 2006when they noticed boneless .I’d say a little too late, I’ve broke my left foot 3* right foot in 3 places and now I’ve been diagnosed with osteoporosis from bone n joint. Now I sit in my bed because I broke my left arm in two places and bee out my shoulder as well and that’s a week and half ago, saw reg physican today and thanks to DEPO PROVERA ,MY HEALTH IS DECLINING
Oh and that’s to say the least, in my c3-c9 in neck is degenerate to almost nothing and seeing a surgeon for that
Migraines are a big one I feel. I’ve had to take injections because nothing would remedy them while I was on depo. They aren’t better being off but they have eased up on intensity. But I agree they need to know so they can pass it on and if they know. Is it malpractice?
I was on the depo shot from 2008 until I had a surprise pregnancy in 2011. Went back on from 2011 until 202w when I was diagnosed with stage 2 triple negative breast cancer. Since being on depo I’ve dealt with depression, anxiety, severe migraines, 2 back surgeries (1 in April 2020 and 1 in April 2023, 1 lumpectomy on the right breast (benign), a lumpectomy on the left breast (cancer). A slightly leaky heart valve and heart palpitations. I have proof of everything. I am trying to have my doctor do a bone density test because my last back surgery was emergency. I lost feeling and strength in my leg which is not back to 100%. I connected a firm but they didn’t take it. I am still working on the bone density test because I believe me issues have stemmed from depo. I need advice on this and if this is a case i can move forward on. Especially since I asked the doctors if their was anything I should worry about anything effect wise from being on it so long, and was repeatedly told no. I am only 35 feel like my quality of life has been affected. I’ve read that after years of taking it has been linked to most if not all of my issues I’m currently facing, even the breast cancer and its type. Please help me figure this out!
Following same here her 2neg breast cancer double mastectomy and broken both ankles in last 5yrs from bone density loss depo over 10yrs or so
My childhood friend used this shot as birth control from 1989-2007. She has extreme bone loss and had surgery 2x and 3 in near future she is only 58 years old. What can she do?
I was on the Depo shot for 7 years. I started have joint issues and migraines. They took me off the shot. But the damage was done. I had to have 4 vertebrae’s in my backed fused and had to have my neck fused. And now I need my right and left shoulder joints replaced and both of my SI joints fused. I’m having vision problems and migraines have been getting worse. I just heard of this lawsuit. What can I do ?
I had 2 major surgeries removing the bone on the right side of my face
Also I have accumulated multiple tumors in the brain because I have taken the depo it’s in my medical records that this medication was the cause of my tumors & the removal of a bone in my face someone anyone please contact me ASAP please please please
I had Depo Provera mainly in the UK for around 7 years and 1-2 years in Canada. I am 50 and have Osteoporosis. Taking very expensive medications to build back bone
I am in the uk and have been diagnosed with osteopaneia which has been attributed to the depo. I am now in pain every day and have to take medication. Does anyone know how to claim over here ?
I did ,what happen to it
Diagnose finally with osteoporosis after 9 years or longer on Depo Provera. My Body is deteriorating. I now have a leaking heart valve diagnosis. Lord Help.I have most of my proof.
Deeply sorry for you and your health issue . My God be with you and help you in these times in Jesus name Amen. May God keep you safe
I was on the depo shot at 18 and was on it until 24. Was never told about any side affects and now at the age of 42, I have degenerative disc disease, osteoarthritis, herniated discs, I’ve had problems with my teeth just breaking off and haven’t been able to work in years. This drug ruined my quality of life and now I’m on disability.
It has ruined my bones my quality of life, now on disability, help