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Prometrium
Capsules
Chemical Name: PROGESTERONE (proe-JESS-te-rone) MICRONIZED
Common uses
This medicine is a female hormone used to protect the lining of the uterus in women on estrogen replacement therapy. Progesterone may lower the risk of estrogen-related cancer of the uterus. This medicine is also used to treat women who have had menstrual periods in the past but have stopped having them because of a lack of progesterone hormone. This medicine may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor.
Before using
Some medicines or medical conditions may interact with this medicine. INFORM YOUR DOCTOR OR PHARMACIST of all prescription and over-the-counter medicine that you are taking. ADDITIONAL MONITORING OF YOUR DOSE OR CONDITION may be needed if you are taking rifampin. DO NOT START OR STOP any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval. Inform your doctor of any other medical conditions including heart problems or circulation problems, asthma, migraine headaches, any current or previous cancers, bleeding problems, liver disease, history of depression, diabetes, seizure disorders, any allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. USE OF THIS MEDICINE IS NOT RECOMMENDED if you have a history of blood clots, clotting problems, cancer of the breast or ovary, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, or severe liver disease. Contact your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions or concerns about taking this medicine.
Directions
Follow the directions for using this medicine provided by your doctor. This medicine comes with a patient information leaflet. Read it carefully. Ask your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist any questions you may have about this medicine. STORE THIS MEDICINE at room temperature at 77 degrees F (25 degrees C) in a tightly-closed container, away from heat, moisture, and light. Brief storage between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C) is permitted. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and are only taking it at bedtime, take 1 capsule the following morning then go back to your regular dosing schedule. IF YOU MISS A DOSE OF THIS MEDICINE and are taking both a morning and evening dose, skip the missed dose and go back to your regular dosing schedule. DO NOT take 2 doses at once.
Cautions
DO NOT TAKE THIS MEDICINE if you have had an allergic reaction to it or are allergic to any ingredient in this product. THIS MEDICINE CONTAINS PEANUT OIL. Do not take this medicine if you are allergic to peanuts. THIS MEDICINE MAY CAUSE DROWSINESS. DO NOT DRIVE, OPERATE MACHINERY, OR DO ANYTHING ELSE THAT COULD BE DANGEROUS until you know how you react to this medicine. Using this medicine alone, with other medicines, or with alcohol may lessen your ability to drive or to perform other potentially dangerous tasks. IT IS IMPORTANT that you keep all doctor and laboratory appointments while taking this medicine. Laboratory and/or medical tests, such as monthly breast self-exams, yearly breast exams, Pap smears, and pelvic exams should be performed to monitor your progress or to check for serious side effects. THIS MEDICINE MAY AFFECT CERTAIN LAB TEST RESULTS. Make sure all of your doctors and laboratory personnel know that you are taking this medicine. This medicine used in combination with estrogen (hormone replacement therapy - HRT) should not be used to prevent heart disease. This medicine may increase your risk of developing blood clots. If you will be having surgery, or be confined to a bed or chair for a long period of time (such as a long plane flight), notify your doctor beforehand. Special precautions may be needed in these circumstances while you are taking this medicine. Combination hormone replacement therapy (HRT) can infrequently cause breast cancer, heart problems such as heart attack, stroke, dementia, or blood clots in the lung or leg. Estrogens may also increase the risk of cancer of the ovary. These risks appear to depend on the length of time the combination is used and the amount of estrogen per dose. Therefore, HRT should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose, so you obtain the benefits and minimize the chance for serious side effects from long-term treatment. Discuss the risks and benefits with your doctor. FOR WOMEN: DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE if you are pregnant. IF YOU SUSPECT THAT YOU COULD BE PREGNANT, contact your doctor immediately. THIS MEDICINE IS EXCRETED IN BREAST MILK. IF YOU ARE OR WILL BE BREAST-FEEDING while you are using this medicine, check with your doctor or pharmacist to discuss the risks to your baby.
Possible side effects
SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include sleepiness or tiredness, dizziness, cough, nausea, cramps, diarrhea, headache, pain in muscles or joints, night sweats or hot flashes, or breast tenderness. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS SOON AS POSSIBLE if you experience weight changes, mental or mood changes such as severe depression or worry, fainting, vaginal discharge, or swelling of ankles or fingers. CONTACT YOUR DOCTOR IMMEDIATELY if you experience calf/leg pain or swelling; sudden, severe chest pain or numbness; trouble breathing or shortness of breath; sudden, severe headache; vision problems or changes (including sudden, partial, or full loss of vision); severe stomach pain; yellowing of eyes/skin; darkening of urine; abnormal vaginal bleeding; lump in the breast; or numbness of an arm or leg. AN ALLERGIC REACTION to this medicine is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of an allergic reaction include rash, itching, swelling, dizziness, or trouble breathing. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor, nurse, or pharmacist.
If you take too much
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and dizziness.
Additional information
DO NOT SHARE THIS MEDICINE with others for whom it was not prescribed. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS MEDICINE out of the reach of children. IF USING THIS MEDICINE FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME, obtain refills before your supply runs out.
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