Progesterone Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information

Progesterone side effects may include abdominal pain, acne, blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast tenderness, increase in blood pressure, depression, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain or loss of body hair and water retention. Rare Progesterone side effects may include dizziness and sensitivity to the Sun. Do not drive a car or operate machinery until you know how Progesterone affects you.

Progesterone Side Effects Reporting

If you experience any Progesterone side effects not mentioned above you should report it to your primary health care provider or FDA 1-800-FDA-1088 in the United States, Health Canada 1-866-225-0709 in Canada, MHRA 020 3080 6000 in UK, or TGA 1800 020 653 in Australia.

Progesterone is derived from the progesterone which is the main hormone involved in the pregnancy. Progesterone helps the womb to accept the fertilized egg as well as maintaining the growth of the fetus. Progesterone regulates other hormones to start and stop the menstrual cycle. Progesterone is given to treat premenstrual syndrome (PMS), absence of menstruation, prevent premature labor, abnormal uterine bleeding and in combination with ERT (estrogen replacement therapy) to prevent estrogen from thickening and abnormal growth of the lining of the uterus. Progesterone is also given to people including men suffering from sleep apnea to stimulate breathing.

Progesterone Overdose

Progesterone overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects. If you suspect Progesterone overdose seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Progesterone, take it as soon as you can. However, if it is just about time for your next dose, skip the one you forgot and go on with your regular schedule. Never take a double dose of Progesterone.

Progesterone Pregnancy

Avoid using Progesterone during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy. Progesterone appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to bottle-feed while taking Progesterone.

PROGESTERONE CAUTION

Progesterone should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy; as this could result in birth defects.

Avoid using Progesterone if you are allergic or sensitive to any progestin.

Avoid using Progesterone if you have a history of asthma, blood clot, depression, diabetes, epilepsy, high cholesterol, stroke, kidney or liver disease, varicose veins, heart problems, breast cancer, genital cancer, osteoporosis, undiagnosed vaginal bleeding or miscarriage.

PROGESTERONE INTERACTION

Check with your doctor before combining Progesterone with the following

-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin

PROGESTERONE DOSES

PROGESTERONE CAPSULES
5-10mg /day for 6-8 days.

If Progesterone upsets your stomach, take it with food.
PROGESTERONE GEL
Use single unit once or twice daily.
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