PROMETRIUM Reviews (PROGESTERONE)

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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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 5  menopause none I am taking prometrium 100 mg orally at night. I am also on the vivelle dot 0.05. The mood swings have gone. I was a loaded gun. My symptoms with irritability and emotional lability at a #10. All gone now. the severe hot flashes are gone. (I think that is the patch and not the Prometrium that took the hot flashes away???) The wakening at night from the hot flashes is gone. The vaginal dryness and dry skin are not. Lots of lubs on the market though. The one thing that continues is the awakening at night. I also have difficulty falling asleep immediately now it takes up to one hour to fall asleep. stopped all caffeine for 30 days and the problems with sleep still continue. My libido has improved 300%. . Laurel F 60 1 years
1X day
8/10/2011
 3  Kick start my cycle. Bloating, weight gain, cramping I've missed 5 cycles since going off the pill so the doctor put me on to see if it would kick start me back into normal. I've been on it for 5 days now and am BLOATED and putting on weight although I'm hopeful it will go away once I get off. It does make me sleep better at night though. It doesn't seem to be working for the cycle but the doctor has indicated that I am peri-menopausal so that would be why. F 45 5 days
2 x 200 mg 1X day
7/23/2011
 4  to induce period Dizziness, drowsiness, bloating, soreness of breasts(nipples), fatigue, difficulty concentration, anxiety, mild cramps and tingling pain in lower-right abdomen and groin area, gas. Got period after 6th dose. I am ttc . I have PCOS and was on birth control until my laparascopy recently. I had the surgery to remove an ovarian cyst (and an ovary) and had two regular menstrual cycles afterwards. This time (3rd cycle) around I missed my period and showed negative on pregnancy, so the doc prescribed prometrium to bring on my period. I took the pill by mouth. M 29 10 days
200 mg 1X day
7/21/2011
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 3  perimenopausal symptoms Used alone I'm not certain of any side affects as I take prometrium with premarin (1x daily). When I take the two together (the last 10 days of the month) I have heavy, extended periods 0f 9-11 days,and i feel the usual tired, spacey, chocolate cravings asociated with having a period. But I also get some dizziness, and brain fog. I just discovered this site and I found out why I get dizzy and sleepy, my OB-GYN neglected to tell me to take this medication AT NIGHT! makes sense as I was having trouble sleeping and night sweats. I take a over-the counter sleep med, but I will try Prometrium at night to see if it works. I will ask my Dr. to lower my dosage as it may shorten the duration and strength of the periods i'm having. Thanks so much for your comments I don't feel alone anymore!!!! F 55 90 days
200 10X M
7/20/2011
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 2  perimenopausal nightmares I'm taking prometrium since I'm on an estradiol patch (the vivelle dot). No matter the dose or duration I am finding the prometrium intolerable because of the consistent, horrible nightmares - I can tolerate the other side effects. Is anyone else having this experience? It is clearly related to the prometrium because I have been trying it off and on for over 6 months now. I am at a loss as to what else to do to prevent uterine cancer and the estadiol has been a life saver for depressive symptom. F 55 14 days
100--200mg 1X day
7/13/2011
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 4  missed period dizzy, cramping, slight nausea, racing heart, odd dreams I only took the meds for a little over half the prescribed time as I felt as though I had a ball in my belly. Way BLOATED! I gained a few pounds (water weight) and was very cranky and emotional. I started spotting the day I started taking it, and did so until I stopped. The day I stopped I started bleeding like I was dying. I have never had cramps like these that didnt result in child-birth. and I'm bleeding through a super-plus maxi every hour, I switched from tampons as the super-plus tampons were ineffective after a half-hour. considering calling the doctor. If you can stand the violent period, I would say go for it. It works, it just hurts and is rather inconvenient. F 30 6 days
200 2X day
7/3/2011
 2  no period; start ovulation cycle Did not do anything. Took 200 mg each day and was supposed to get my period at the end but I did not. Nothing happened. Did not have many side effects, either. Was very expensive in addition to not working! Still have not gotten my period or ovulated. F 29 12 days
200 mg 1X day
6/29/2011
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 2  menopause Tired, lethargic, depressed, can't wait to go home every day and just lie down. I had the worst dizzy spell last night. This has been going on for a month and prometrium is the reason. And the doc upped it to 200 mg which I bought and will have to throw away, as the pills cannot be cut in half. I don't think it matters what time of day I take it. I have the side effects 24/7. F 54
100 1X day
6/24/2011
 3  Dysfunctional Uterine Bleeding Fatigue, cramps I am only on day 3. I am instructed to take 1 po every night before bed. I am able to go to sleep easier, and have a very rough time waking up and getting out of bed in the mornings.I also am feeling cramps, but I am welcoming that, as I have had non-mentrual bleeding for 26 days. Dr. said this should 'reset' things and get my normal cycle started again. Not TTC or anything,just tired of this. It is my second period after having a baby 4 mo ago and he is optimistic this will get me back on track. F 26 10 days
200 1X day
6/20/2011
 5  to regulate periods & help ovulate My doctor told me it would make you sleepy so take it at night, it didn't make me fall asleep but it kept me asleep which is wonderful because I can never stay asleep! I had to finish the full 10 days of it and then the next day I finally started :) I'm trying to conceive so I'm very excited and hopefully it will help its been good so far in doing its job! F 19 10 days
200 mg 1X day
5/22/2011
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 3  Heavy bleeding with clots for 16wk Dizziness, diarrhea, lethergic, blood sugar increase, muscle cramps at night, indigestion, general body aches, loss of appetite but feel bloated. Biopsy showed simple hyperplasia without atypia. Bleeding and clotting continued. Low progesterone levels which makes my estrogen level dominant. Lack of ovulating. Put on prometrium to stop bleeding. It took 23 days before I saw a significant change. Meantime went back to the doctor who wants to put me on the prometirum15 days per month and them induce bleeding to sloth off uterine lining. I just dont' know that I can go through the horror of the past 4 months feeling like I was wearing a diaper.. At the present time despite the side effects I'm going to continue on the regular dosage of 1 time per day (take at night) and will revisit taking it for only 15 days per month in June. F 54 35 days
100 1X day
5/20/2011
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 3  low progest. lev. in early pregnanc Fatigue, acne, feeling drunk, dizzyness, cramping, Some of the side effects are difficult to discern from regular pregnancy symptoms. F 25 17 days
200mg 2X day
5/18/2011
 5  Low progesterone levels This is my first cycle taking prometrium. For years I have had issues with spotting 3-4 days prior to actually getting my period. With prometrium, this is the first time in years that I have experience no spotting at all. I do find the vaginal mode of admin easier to tolerate than orally. When I took the drugs orally, I felt nauseous. I am now 15 days DPO. So far no sign of a period. I have had 2 miscarriages in the last year and am hoping for good things with this drug. Fingers crossed. F 38 2 weeks
100mg 2X day
5/13/2011
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 4  HOT FLASHES & INSOMNIA POST MENAPAU SLEEP IS MUCH BETTER. I WAS WAKING UP 4+ TIMES A NIGHT. I MAY WAKE UP ONCE DURING THE NIGHT NOW. MOOD IS IMPROVED. WEINING OFF ANTI-DEPRESSANT MEDS. FEEL REALLY GOOD SO FAR. I HOPE I CONTINUE TO FEEL THIS WAY. I TAKE THE PROMETRIUM 6 DAYS ON AND 1 DAY OFF, THEN RESUME. I DID NOT SEE ANY OTHER DOSAGE THE SAME AS THIS. I WAS WONDERING ABOUT THAT.... F 51 12 weeks
100 MG 1X day
5/13/2011
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 4  low progesterone, hashi. thyroid Why are my ratings not being posted, I posted 3 times now and they are not on the rating page? F 44 16 days
100mg 2X day
5/12/2011
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 3  maintain pregnancy muscle soreness, leg cramps at night, exhausted all day (almost fell asleep driving), bloated I had a miscarriage in October 2010 and what was thought to be a "chemical pregnancy" in March 2011. I am only 1 month pregnant now and my doctor immediately put me on Prometrium. What is strange is they called into my pharmacy a prescription to take only 200 mg/ 1x day vaginally and then bumped it up to twice daily at 200mg. I am considering not doing the twice a day only because I am soooooooooooo exhausted from the dose I take at night lasting into the next day. Just the thought of taking it again in the morning gives me chills. F 30 2 months
200mg V 1X day
5/10/2011
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 2  Delayed Menstrual Cycle So, far I feel fine. Yes, I do get sleepy, and truthfully I need the rest. However, reading different reviews I am scare of weight gain. My doctor advised me to take two before bedtime for three nights. this is my second night, and a little concern when my period will start. This is my first experience of missing my period other than being pregnant. I was shock to hear the linning of my uterus build up approximately 20, much thicker than the normal 7. However, I was relief to learn of Prometrium to help correct this situtation. Meantime, I feel like I am on stand by waiting for some results. I will follow up in two weeks, and pray this is successful. F 40 2 days
200mg 2X day
4/10/2011
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 1  Continual uterus bleeding dizziness, fatigue, heart racing,heavy flood bleeding, shortness of breath,severe cramps and migraine headache for days... I never had any of these symptoms before taking prometruim. I just had a period that was lasting 14-20 days. I have stopped taking it but 15 days later the migraine and shortness of breath are still here. I could not function at work on this medication. I went home sick for 5 days. F 43 10 days
100 1X day
4/10/2011
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 4  Endometriosis & Adenomyosis, curb b The first 3 days very tired and high anxiety. Anxiety is gone now but still tired in the mornings. Taking it vaginally for 30 days to then switch to day 15-30, perhaps change to a natural progesterone. Am very happy how it regulates my period. F 43 7 days
200mg 1X day
4/7/2011
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 4  regulate periods Felt good, I felt calm and relaxed on it, moods were so much better I was having a period every 14-18 days before my doctor put me on this, I was worried about mood swings, and weight gain. No weight gain, and my mood was great. My period was actually 26 day cycle with this medication, I hope this works for me. F 41 12 days
200 1X day
3/28/2011
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