Progesterone capsules
What are progesterone capsules?
PROGESTERONE (Prometrium®) is a female hormone that is produced naturally in the body. Progesterone capsules are used to prevent the overgrowth of the uterine lining in post-menopausal women who are taking estrogens for menopausal symptoms. Progesterone is also used for the treatment of secondary amenorrhea (absence of menstrual periods in women who have previously had a menstrual period) due to progesterone deficiency. Your health care professional may prescribe progesterone for other purposes. Generic progesterone capsules are not yet available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
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breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
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diabetes
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heart, kidney or liver disease
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high blood lipids or cholesterol
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hysterectomy
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mental depression
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migraine
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seizures (convulsions)
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vaginal bleeding
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an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, other hormones, peanut oil, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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recent miscarriage
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Progesterone capsules are taken by mouth. Use exactly as directed. Do not use more often than prescribed. Your prescriber or health care professional will tell you how long you must use these capsules, and which days you should take them.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with progesterone?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking progesterone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for a regular check on your progress.
Progestins can cause swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums; be careful when brushing and flossing teeth. See your dentist regularly for routine dental care
You may get dizzy while taking progesterone. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how progesterone affects you.
What side effects may I notice from using progesterone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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abdominal pain
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breast tenderness or discharge
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dizziness
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muscle or bone pain
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numbness or pain in the arm or leg
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pain in the chest, groin or leg
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severe headache
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stomach pain
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sudden shortness of breath
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unusual weakness or tiredness
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vision or speech problems
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yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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changes in sexual desire or ability
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changes in vaginal bleeding
-
facial hair growth
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fluid retention and swelling
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headache
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increased sweating or hot flashes
-
loss of appetite or increase in appetite
-
mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
-
nausea, vomiting
-
skin rash
-
stomach discomfort
-
weight gain or weight loss
-
vaginal yeast infection (irritation and white discharge)
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Progesterone injection
What are progesterone injections?
PROGESTERONE is a female hormone that is produced naturally in the body. Progesterone is essential to the normal functioning of the womb and reproductive system. Progesterone helps to treat an irregular menstrual cycle, lack of menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding caused by a hormonal imbalance. Generic progesterone injections are available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
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breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
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diabetes
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heart, kidney or liver disease
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high blood lipids or cholesterol
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mental depression
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migraine
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seizures (convulsions)
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vaginal bleeding
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an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, other hormones, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Progesterone is for injection into a muscle. It is usually given by a health-care professional in a hospital or clinic setting. If you do have to give yourself injections, make sure you understand the instructions for use before you leave your prescriber's office or pharmacy. Discard needles and syringes in a closed container to prevent accidental needle sticks.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
Do not miss a dose. Progesterone injections need to be given every day during your treatment. Call your prescriber or health care professional if you need to reschedule an appointment.
What drug(s) may interact with progesterone?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking progesterone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You should have a complete check-up every 6 to 12 months. Contact your prescriber or health care professional at once if you think you are pregnant.
You should stop using progesterone if you start a menstrual period.
Progestins can cause swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums; be careful when brushing and flossing teeth. See your dentist regularly for routine dental care
What side effects may I notice from receiving progesterone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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breast tenderness or discharge
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numbness or pain in the arm or leg
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pain in the chest, groin or leg
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severe headache
-
stomach pain
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sudden shortness of breath
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vision or speech problems
-
yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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changes in sexual desire or ability
-
changes in vaginal bleeding
-
facial hair growth
-
fluid retention and swelling
-
headache
-
increased sweating or hot flashes
-
loss of appetite or increase in appetite
-
mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
-
nausea, vomiting
-
skin rash
-
stomach discomfort
-
weight gain or weight loss
-
vaginal yeast infection (irritation and white discharge)
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children in a container that small children cannot open.
Progesterone intrauterine device
What is progesterone intrauterine device?
PROGESTERONE (Progestasert® IUD) is an intra-uterine device that acts as a long-lasting contraceptive. The intrauterine device (IUD) makes it more difficult for a sperm to fertilize an egg, and harder for a fertilized egg to get attached to the wall of the uterus. Progesterone is a female hormone that is produced naturally in the body. Progesterone is essential to the normal functioning of the womb and reproductive system. A generic progesterone intrauterine device is not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have, or have had any of these conditions:
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AIDS
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breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
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diabetes
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ectopic pregnancy
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heart, kidney or liver disease
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high blood lipids or cholesterol
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sexually transmitted disease (within the last twelve months)
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surgery that involved the uterus or fallopian tubes
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unusual vaginal bleeding
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an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, other hormones, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant or trying to get pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Progesterone intrauterine device (IUD) is for insertion in the uterus by a prescriber or health care professional or other specially trained women's health-care provider. You will be asked to read information about the IUD and sign a consent form before the device is inserted. You will be given a complete physical examination before use.
What if I miss a dose?
This does not apply.
What drug(s) may interact with progesterone?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking progesterone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for an annual check-up. The progesterone IUD should be removed and replaced once a year by a professional. Never try and remove or replace an IUD yourself. There is a small chance that you may become pregnant even though the IUD is in place. See your prescriber or health care professional at once if you think you could be pregnant.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you feel any pain during sexual intercourse. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional at once if you think you have been exposed to any sexually transmitted disease, or if your sex life changes.
Check regularly to make sure that your progesterone IUD is still in place. Wash your hands well. Squat down and with your middle finger, find your cervix high in the vagina. Do not pull the threads, but make sure they are still hanging from the cervix.
You can use tampons or condoms while you are using a progesterone IUD.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are going to have uterine surgery. You may need to have the progesterone IUD taken out.
What side effects may I notice from using progesterone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
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dizziness, or fainting spells
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pain that does not go away after the IUD is inserted
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stomach pain or cramps
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unusual weakness or tiredness
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uterine bleeding, heavy and unexpected, or spotting between menstrual periods
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vaginal yeast infection (irritation and white discharge)
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
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headache
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increased sweating or hot flashes
-
loss of appetite or increase in appetite
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mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
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nausea, vomiting
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weight gain or weight loss
Where can I keep my medicine?
This does not apply.
Progesterone vaginal gel
What is progesterone vaginal gel?
PROGESTERONE (Crinone®, Prochieve™) is a female hormone that is produced naturally in the body. Progesterone is essential to the normal functioning of the womb and reproductive system. Progesterone vaginal gel is used to help women who are going through an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment program to become pregnant. Generic progesterone vaginal gel is not available.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
-
breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
-
diabetes
-
heart, kidney or liver disease
-
high blood lipids or cholesterol
-
mental depression
-
migraine
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
vaginal bleeding
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an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, other hormones, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant
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breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Progesterone vaginal gel is for use in the vagina. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Use the applicator exactly as directed. Do not use more often than prescribed. Your prescriber or health care professional will tell you how long you must use the gel.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with progesterone?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking progesterone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for a regular check on your progress.
Progestins can cause swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums; be careful when brushing and flossing teeth. See your dentist regularly for routine dental care
What side effects may I notice from using progesterone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
breast tenderness or enlargement
-
numbness or pain in the arm or leg
-
pain in the chest, groin or leg
-
severe headache
-
stomach pain
-
sudden shortness of breath
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vision or speech problems
-
yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-
changes in sexual desire or ability
-
changes in vaginal bleeding
-
facial hair growth
-
fluid retention and swelling
-
headache
-
increased sweating or hot flashes
-
loss of appetite or increase in appetite
-
mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
-
nausea, vomiting
-
skin rash
-
stomach discomfort
-
weight gain or weight loss
-
vaginal yeast infection (irritation and white discharge)
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature below 25 degrees C (77 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Progesterone vaginal inserts
What is progesterone vaginal insert?
PROGESTERONE is a female hormone that is produced naturally in the body. Progesterone is essential to the normal functioning of the womb and reproductive system. This medicine is used to help women who are going through an Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) treatment program to become pregnant.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
-
breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
-
liver disease
-
mental depression
-
vaginal bleeding
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an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, other hormones, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
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pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
This medicine is for use in the vagina. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not use more often than directed. Do not stop taking except on your doctor's advice.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with progesterone?
Do not insert other medicines into the vagina without talking to your doctor first.
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking progesterone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for a regular check on your progress.
Progestins can cause swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums; be careful when brushing and flossing teeth. See your dentist regularly for routine dental care
What side effects may I notice from using progesterone?
Side effects that you should report to your doctor as soon as possible:
-
breast tenderness or enlargement
-
numbness or pain in the arm or leg
-
pain in the chest, groin or leg
-
severe headache
-
sudden shortness of breath
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vision or speech problems
-
yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your doctor if they continue or are bothersome):
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burning, itching, or pain in the vagina
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changes in sexual desire or ability
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changes in vaginal bleeding
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fluid retention and swelling
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loss of appetite or increase in appetite
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mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
-
nausea, vomiting
-
skin rash
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 to 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
Progesterone vaginal suppositories
What are progesterone vaginal suppositories?
PROGESTERONE treats a corpus luteum (these form in the ovary to secrete hormones) deficiency. Progesterone is a female hormone that is produced naturally in the body. Progesterone is essential to the normal functioning of the womb and reproductive system. Progesterone vaginal suppositories are only available when compounded by your pharmacist.
What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
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blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
-
breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
-
diabetes
-
heart, kidney or liver disease
-
high blood lipids or cholesterol
-
mental depression
-
migraine
-
seizures (convulsions)
-
vaginal bleeding
-
an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, other hormones, medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-
pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-
breast-feeding
How should I use this medicine?
Progesterone vaginal suppositories are only for use in the vagina. Do not take by mouth. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Wash your hands. Wet the tip of the suppository with water to make it easier to use. Lie on your back, part and bend your knees. Using your finger, gently push the suppository into the vagina. Wash your hands. Use exactly as directed. Do not use more often than prescribed. Your prescriber or health care professional will tell you how long you must use these suppositories.
Contact your pediatrician or health care professional regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed.
What if I miss a dose?
If you miss a dose, use it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, use only that dose. Do not use double or extra doses.
What drug(s) may interact with progesterone?
Tell your prescriber or health care professional about all other medicines you are taking, including non-prescription medicines, nutritional supplements, or herbal products. Also tell your prescriber or health care professional if you are a frequent user of drinks with caffeine or alcohol, if you smoke, or if you use illegal drugs. These may affect the way your medicine works. Check with your health care professional before stopping or starting any of your medicines.
What should I watch for while taking progesterone?
Visit your prescriber or health care professional for a regular check on your progress.
Progestins can cause swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums; be careful when brushing and flossing teeth. See your dentist regularly for routine dental care
What side effects may I notice from using progesterone?
Side effects that you should report to your prescriber or health care professional as soon as possible:
-
breast tenderness or discharge
-
numbness or pain in the arm or leg
-
pain in the chest, groin or leg
-
severe headache
-
stomach pain
-
sudden shortness of breath
-
unusual weakness or tiredness
-
vision or speech problems
-
yellowing of skin or eyes
Side effects that usually do not require medical attention (report to your prescriber or health care professional if they continue or are bothersome):
-
changes in sexual desire or ability
-
changes in vaginal bleeding
-
facial hair growth
-
fluid retention and swelling
-
headache
-
increased sweating or hot flashes
-
loss of appetite or increase in appetite
-
mood changes, anxiety, depression, frustration, anger, or emotional outbursts
-
nausea, vomiting
-
skin rash
-
stomach discomfort
-
weight gain or weight loss
-
vaginal yeast infection (irritation and white discharge)
Where can I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.