PROMETRIUM Reviews (PROGESTERONE)

Average Rating: 3.1 (568 Ratings)

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PROMETRIUM  (PROGESTERONE):  Progesterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea). Progesterone is also used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes). Progesterone is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus. This medication is not for use in children. Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy.   FDA Approval Date: 1999-10-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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 3  PCOS, Secondary Amenorrhea Extreme dizziness and fatigue (usually spend quite a bit of time in bed while taking this medication), breast tenderness, bloating, headaches, mood swings, weird dreams, anxiety and feelings of losing control. This drug works for me in that it helps keep the endometrial lining from becoming too thick. So it does work in terms of inducing a bleed. The side effects are so bad for me personally though. It really affects my quality of life for 10 days. The fatigue and dizziness are extreme. Mood issues (depression, feelings of losing control) are bad too. I feel like I become another person on this medication. I’ve never been able to tolerate hormormonal medication well. 39 10 days
20 MG
6/26/2019
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 2  heavy periods Extreme fatigue... several hours on the couch during the day and 9 hours of sleep at night. Not functional during those periods. I'd rather have the original heavy bleeding problem! It hits exactly 1 hour after taking it each morning and I even have trouble speaking. I've been this way for 6 days (when I upped the dose) and am thinking of just stopping. I had much better success balancing out my hormones years ago with DHEA. 44 13 days
11/19/2008
 5  post menapause I had wight gain, vaginal dryness, HOT FLASHES so badly, moodiness, could NOT sleepand probasly more symptoms before taking Prometrium 4 years ago. IT IS AWESOME!!! I've lost weight,breast increased a size, sleep like a baby and enjoy intimancy, and feel great! F 50 4 years
12/17/2008
 5  PCOS breast tenderness, abdominal bloating I was recently diagnosed with PCOS after battling with finding an answer to my "hormonal problem". I switched doctors and my new Dr. put me on Prometrium 200mg once a day for 14 days. I started my period on the 16th day! I took my dose at night, right before bed. I felt dizzy two times that i can remember, but I believe I had taken Tylenol for a neck ache both time (job related). I've read all of the other reviews and I think the women who are experiencing elevated symptoms are on too high of a dose of Prometruim. I'm very happy with the results. F 31 14 days
4/5/2008
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 5  irregular periods moody, tired feeling during the day, and legs hurt. very drunk and high feeling about and hour after taking, but the best sleep i've ever had. Took 200ml daily for 10 days. started period on the 12th day every cycle. F 27 9 months
4/10/2008
 5  hormonal imbalance;ovarian cysts Depending on what day of the month I take it, it varies.I have to allow for that. ATTENTION: I have realized that for me that the "high and dizziness" comes from mixing caffeine or my anti-depressant Prozac with Prometrium. I listen to my body and normally try to only take the Prometrium when I'm not going to have caffeine or take my Prozac. A person should not drive when they have had both and have that high or dizzy feeling. It is no different than being drunk on alcohol. F 46 10 years
1/1/2009
 5  peri menopausal difficulties Breasts were extremely painful for the first few days. Also reduced anxiety. Reduced night sweats, mood swings and hot flashes. Have taken for 2 years. F 49
1/23/2009
 5  To sustain pregnancy bloating, weight gain, fatique I am currently taking Prometrium twice a day vaginally since my IUI procedure a week and a half ago. I took Prometrium and had a successful pregnancy, and delivered a healthy, 9 lb. baby boy 7 1/2 months ago. I had a couple of miscarriages before getting pregnant with my son, and believe that the Prometrium helped. I had forgotten how unpleasant the sides effects were, but in my case, it was definitely worth it, so much that I am taking it again. F 41 10 days
7/13/2008
 5  surgical menopause sleepiness- my doc told me to take it at night for the hot flashes - plus the mechanism of action somehow binds to the valium receptors in your brain (hence the reason to take it at nite) if you're taking it in the morning, try to switch. feel good. i take it daily for HRT. it is supposed to be the closest to human progesterone- my doc told me if she had to take a progesterone this would be it. I also use evamist estrogen F 42 10 days
3/7/2009
 5  Wasn't having a period Dizziness... Worked like a charm - it was prescribed so I'd start having a period. I take from days 17-28 at bedtime. The first month my period came back right on schedule. It is somewhat light. Now I can hopefully conceive with the help of Clomid. The dizziness is worth it if it means I can have a baby. F 30 4 months
7/17/2008
 5  prevent miscarrige nausa & vomiting (could have been from pregnancy) I have lots five babies from miscarriges in the past and had it not been for prometruim I would not have a beautiful daughter. F 26 3 months
7/3/2008
 5  Regulate menstrual cycle None. Took at bedtime and haven't noticed anything. I started taking b/c I am TTC and I wasn't having a period so no ovulation. I take from day 17-28. Worked the first time - I got my period back! Too bad I'm not pregnant yet. I noticed no side effects at all. F 30 24 days
6/4/2008
 5  Low progesterone levels No side effects. 100 mg, I was getting sweats at night, and started taking this about 1 1/2 years ago. My ins. comp. changed and I hadn't purchased my pills, WHAT A MISTAKE as I have become very irritable and constantly snapping at my family over the last 2 months. I have just ordered a refill and will pick them up TODAY!!! I need these, they help in so many ways, I am feeling the menopause and this med is what helps me along with Vit. E and Omega 3 fish oil, it seems this combination is working for me, therefore, I'll keep taking the low dosage F 48 1.5 years
6/9/2008
 5  HRT Breast tenderness, increased appetite, and fluid retention. I had a total hysterectomy and struggled with insomnia and night time panic ever since. I've spent huge amounts of time and money trying to resolve these problems, but both stopped almost immediately when a GYN started me on Prometrium 100mg before bed. Her premise was that the estrogen I take for severe hot flashes (I use a Femring) was overstimulating me and that it needed to be balanced by the calming effects of progesterone. I stopped the Prometrium for a couple of weeks because of cost and side effects (actually very tolerable relative to panic and insomnia!), but the original problems returned with a vengeance. I'm back on the med and thankful for it---sleeping well and without panic attacks. F 57 2 years
8/9/2008
 5  low progesterone/perimenopause I am on 200 mg/daily, split into 2 doses, 100mg am/100mg pm. I take the morning one transdermally by cutting open the pill and rubbing it on my wrists. This eliminates side effects such as fatigue, dizziness, etc. I take the pm pill orally to help me sleep. So I can't complain about any side effects. I believe prometrium has literally given me my life back. It is that simple. For those of us in perimenopause, prometrium or progesterone of some kind must be added to obtain optimal health IF your progesterone is low. It must be checked by a dr that is knowledgable in estrogen/progesterone balance. That for me was the most difficult. F 45 2 months
8/19/2008
 5  menopause and hot flashes Feeling of being high for 2 to three hours after taking (pleasant relaxation like 2 glasses of wine!)Suggest taking at bedtime. I'm taking oral Prometrium for 10 days prior to my period in conjunction with estradiol and testosterone pellets implanted in my hip every 5-6 months. This treatment has eliminated hourly hot flashes and given me back my sleep. F 49 10 days
9/3/2008
 5  prevent miscarriage Breast tenderness, nausea, fatigue I took this 200mg/day vaginally for the first 14 weeks of my second pregnancy after miscarrying my first pregnancy. My progesterone was never tested before I miscarried, but I know in my heart that low progesterone was the cause. So when I got pregnant again, my Dr. actually tested my progesterone and it was 10 -- it should be AT LEAST 15 (preferably 20) to sustain a pregnancy. He immediately put me on Prometrium (I had started to spot bleed again - first sign of miscarriage), and after ONE dose the bleeding stopped and my level went up to 21. It's hard to know whether it was the Prometrium making me feel bad the first trimester, or just generally being pregnant. I'm pregnant again now and luckily my progesterone is at 48, so I don't need to take it this time. And I feel just as bad this go round, if not worse, as I did on the Prometrium (only no breast tenderness). I would take the Prometrium again in a heartbeat in order to have my beautiful baby boy. It was TOTALLY worth it. I too w F 35 3 months
7/31/2008
 5  Heavy heavy bleeding for 5 months Side effects are not noticable at all for me. I actually love this drug. I get a full's night sleep, and I feel as though I were 30 years old again. It has given my life back to me. I feel like a new woman. It was effective in stopping my bleeding after about 7 days. I take 400 mg. every night for 14 days....then off for 14 days. I have fibroid which was causing severe blood loss and I was very anemic. Doc was suggesting a hysterectomy, but I think I passed through menopause with this drug. Not sure yet, we shall see, coz my periods have been out of whack for over a year....then the heavy bleeding for 4-5 months EVERYDAY.....I told him this drug really helps me with hot flashes and FINALLY FINALLY I can get some sleep...I cannot live without Prometrium. As all drugs effect each person differently, listen to your body, it will let you know if it is working for you or not. Of course, you and your doctor know what is best for you, but you know your body better than anyone else, so be in tune with your symptoms. It does make me a bit dizzy once I get into the second week of it., but I take it at night, so therefore, I get some much needed sleep....MENOPAUSE SUX.....AND I HATE EVE.....I am loving not having anymore bleeding, I think I was almost ready for a transfusion. I had switched doctors and my new doctor gave me this before scheduling a hysterectomy for me., which i think i will not have to undergo now, since my bleeding has stopped and not returned. Always check with your doctor and if you are not satisfied with him/her.....get a second opinion and switch if you have to....good luck.... F 49 14 days
9/27/2008
 5  to sustain pregnancy tiredness I was put on prometrium becuase my progesterone level was only at 10 at 6 weeks pregnant. I went to the doctor with back pain and spotting when they dicovered the low level. Immediately after starting prometrium the pain and spotting stopped and my pregnancy seems to be progressing as it should. I take the prometrium at bedtime since it makes me tired but thats the only side effect I am having. F 23 3 weeks
9/30/2008
 5  irregular bleeding, hormone imbal I had some dizziness and some extreme hunger for carbs, the bad carbs like cakes donuts, ice ccream. and being tired this lasted a week. I deal with the hunger for carbs with fruit. I have stared to lose weight, whereas i couldn't lose it after my pregnancy. The side efect only lasted a week. i have been blood free now for about 3 months...hoping to get pregnant soon. F 32 90 days
4/18/2009
  

PROMETRIUM  (PROGESTERONE):  Progesterone is a type of female hormone (progestin). This medication is similar to the progesterone that your body naturally makes and is given to replace the hormone when your body is not making enough of it. In women who are not pregnant and not going through menopause, this medication is used to restore normal menstrual periods that have stopped for several months (amenorrhea). Progesterone is also used as part of combination hormone replacement therapy with estrogens to reduce menopause symptoms (e.g., hot flashes). Progesterone is added to estrogen replacement therapy to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus. This medication is not for use in children. Progesterone must not be used to test for pregnancy.   FDA Approval Date: 1999-10-15 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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