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Implanon report #SELF-2991

Female patient reported the following Implanon side effect(s):Stiff achy knee joints especially my left knee, Headaches, Depression, Mood swings and unexplained anger/irritability, Voracious appetite + weight gain

Discovered after 3months of receiving implanon that my joints were achy/stiff and by April I could hardly bend my knees. Also I ve gained a significant amount of weight (used to weigh 145lb) and I am constantly depressed and suffer headches

Event date: Sunday April 26th 12:00:00 AM
Dosage: Implant
Frequency: Implant
Age: 35
Weight: 164
Other medications: Post-natal vitamin supplement (Stuart DHA), folic acid suppl, calcium tabs
Diagnosis: Birth control
Pre-existing conditions: No known allergies; Black/african american; No history of smoking or alcohol use; No history of liver /kidney problems
Hospitalized? No
Life-threatening? No
Disabled? No
Birth Defects? No
Was intervention required to prevent damage? No
Other serious medical events? Yes Could barely squat or bend my knees for several weeks
Died? No

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