Prometrium Side Effects, Overdose and Pregnancy Information
Prometrium side effects include abdominal pain, acne, blood clot in a vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough bleeding, breast
tenderness, and increase in blood pressure. Other Prometrium side effects may include depression, dry mouth, insomnia, headache, rash, itching, spotting, loss of appetite, fatigue, nausea, gain
or loss of body hair and water retention. Prometrium may cause dizziness. Do not drive a car or operate
machinery until you know how Prometrium affects you. Prometrium may also enhance sensitivity to the sun.
PROMETRIUM SIDE EFFECTS REPORTING
If you experience any Prometrium 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.
Prometrium 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. Prometrium 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.
Prometrium is also given to people including men suffering from sleep
apnea to stimulate breathing.
PROMETRIUM OVERDOSE
Prometrium overdose symptoms may include enhanced side effects.In case of Prometrium overdose, seek medical help right away. If you miss a dose of Prometrium, 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 Prometrium.
PROMETRIUM CAUTION
Prometrium should not be used during the first 4 months of pregnancy;
as this could result in birth defects.
Avoid using Prometrium if you are allergic or sensitive to any
progestin.
Avoid using Prometrium 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.
PROMETRIUM INTERACTION
Check with your doctor before combining Prometrium with the
following
-Aminoglutethimide
-Carbamazepine
-Phenobarbital
-Phenytoin
-Rifabutin
-Rifampin
PROMETRIUM AND PREGNANCY
Avoid using Prometrium during pregnancy. It may cause birth defects
especially during the first 4 months of pregnancy.
Prometrium appears in breast milk. If you are nursing switch to
bottle-feed while taking Prometrium.
PROMETRIUM DOSES
PROMETRIUM CAPSULES
5-10mg /day for 6-8 days.
If Prometrium upsets your stomach, take it with food.
PROMETRIUM GEL
Use single unit once or twice daily.
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