What is Prometrium: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

How to take Prometrium

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• This medicine is usually taken every day for 10 to 12 days, depending on the reason you are using it. If you also take estrogen, carefully follow the schedule for both medicines together.

• If you have trouble swallowing this medicine, take it with a glass of water while standing up. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if this does not help.

• Take the medicine at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

• Missed dose: Take a dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then and take a regular dose. Do not take extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.

• If you have trouble swallowing this medicine, take it with a glass of water while standing up. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if this does not help.

• Read and follow the patient instructions that come with this medicine. Talk to your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.

• This medicine is usually taken every day for 10 to 12 days, depending on the reason you are using it. If you also take estrogen, carefully follow the schedule for both medicines together.

• Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to use. Do not use more than directed.

• Take the medicine at bedtime unless your doctor tells you otherwise.

• Store the medicine in a closed container at room temperature, away from heat, moisture, and direct light.

What to do if you miss a dose of Prometrium

Prometrium contraindications

• This medicine is not right for everyone. Do not use it if you had an allergic reaction to progesterone or peanuts, or if you have liver disease or a history of breast cancer or blood clots (including heart attack or stroke). Do not use this medicine if you are pregnant.

Prometrium warnings

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Blood clots, which could lead to stroke, heart attack, or other serious problemsDementia (when used together with estrogen in women older than 65)Increased risk of breast or endometrial cancer (when used together with estrogen)

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. You may also need to stop if you will be inactive for a long time. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.

• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, endometriosis, epilepsy, migraine headaches, lupus, thyroid problems, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor about any problems with your heart or blood, such as heart disease, blood clotting problems, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Tell your doctor if you smoke.

Prometrium interactions

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have kidney disease, asthma, diabetes, endometriosis, epilepsy, migraine headaches, lupus, thyroid problems, or a history of depression. Tell your doctor about any problems with your heart or blood, such as heart disease, blood clotting problems, high blood pressure, or high cholesterol. Tell your doctor if you smoke.

• This medicine may cause the following problems:Blood clots, which could lead to stroke, heart attack, or other serious problemsDementia (when used together with estrogen in women older than 65)Increased risk of breast or endometrial cancer (when used together with estrogen)

• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. You may also need to stop if you will be inactive for a long time. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.

• This medicine may make you dizzy or drowsy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.

• Your doctor will check your progress and the effects of this medicine at regular visits. Keep all appointments.

• Keep all medicine out of the reach of children. Never share your medicine with anyone.