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No Prescription
Prometrium is prescribed to female patients who are suffering from an estrogen-related medical condition (such as lack of estrogen).
Progesterone is a well known female sex hormone that is vital in the regulation of menstruation and ovulation.
Prometrium is prescribed for postmenopausal women who are taking estrogen (hormone replacement therapy); it prevents a buildup of the lining of the uterus and abnormal bleeding. Prometrium also may be prescribed to restore menstruation if your menstrual periods have stopped.
Contraindications
Prometrium is contraindicated if you have any of the following conditions:
- Any type of hormone-related cancer (like uterine or Breast Cancer);
- Asthma;
- Blood clotting disorder or stroke;
- Circulation problems;
- Depression;
- Diabetes;
- Epilepsy or any other type of seizure disorder;
- Heart disorder, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure;
- Kidney disease;
- Migraine;
- Severe liver disorder;
- Unusual vaginal bleeding;
Side Effects
Prometrium side effects that you should report to your health care professional or doctor as soon as possible:
- Acne;
- Breast lumps;
- Breast tenderness or pain;
- Chills, fever, flu-like symptoms, body aches;
- Cough;
- Depression (weakness, sleep problems, mood changes);
- Dizziness;
- Feeling irritable;
- Migraine;
- Mild bloating, diarrhea, nausea, stomach cramps;
- Mild headache;
- Muscle pain;
- Nausea, low fever, jaundice, stomach pain, dark urine, loss of appetite, clay-colored stools;
- Pounding heartbeat chest pain,;
- Sudden confusion, headache, vision, balance or speech problems;
- Sudden weakness or numbness;
- Swelling of your ankles, hands, or feet;
- Vaginal dryness, itching, or discharge;
- Weight changes;
Prometrium side effects that you should report to your health care professional or doctor as soon as possible:
- Worry;
- Vomiting;
- Viral Infection;
- Vaginal Dryness;
- Vaginal Discharge;
- Urinary Problems;
- Upper Respiratory Infection;
- Swelling Of Hands And Feet;
- Night Sweats;
- Nausea;
- Muscle Pain;
- Joint Pain;
- Irritability;
- Hot Flashes;
- Headache;
- Fatigue;
- Emotional Instability;
- Dizziness;
- Diarrhea;
- Depression;
- Coughing;
- Constipation;
- Chest Pain;
- Breast Tenderness Or Pain;
- Bloating;
- Back Pain;
- Abdominal Cramping;
Other Brand Names
In some countries Prometrium may also be known as:
- Agolutin;
- Crinone;
- Cuerpo Amarillo Fuerte;
- Cyclogest;
- Esolut;
- Estima;
- Evapause;
- Gepromi;
- Geslutin;
- Gester;
- Gesterol;
- Hormoral;
- Lugesteron;
- Mafel;
- Menaelle;
- Prochieve;
- Progendo;
- Progering;
- Progest;
- Progestasert;
- Progesterone;
- Progestogel;
- Progestosol;
- Proluton;
- Prontogest;
- Utrogestan;
- Utrogestan;
Dosage.
ADULTS
To Prevent Abnormal Buildup of the Uterine Lining
For women taking daily conjugated estrogen tablets, the usual dosage of Prometrium is 200 mg taken each evening for 12 days in a 28-day cycle.
To Restore Menstrual Periods
The usual dose is 400 mg taken each evening for 10 days.
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