PROMETRIUM Reviews (PROGESTERONE)Average Rating: 3.1 (568 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare PROMETRIUM with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR PROMETRIUM | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | endometrial hyperplasia | a little dizziness and tiredness, just take before bed. | I love this drug. Before taking I had horrible heavy periods for at least 5 years and than was skipping my periods. My endometrial lining became thickened and my chances for uterine cancer were increased. I had major hot flashes and night sweats and my moods were horrible. All of these things are much improved as is my desire for intimacy. Every time I discontinue taking the drug my horrible symptoms come back within 2-3 months. | F | 46 | 3 years 1X day | 3/7/2010 | 2 | heavy bleeding | good sleep.....but alot of dizziness....sluggis feeling and lightheaded and palpations. Bleeding is still heavy...not helping... | F | 40 | 7 days 200mg 1X day | 3/3/2010 | 5 | induce a period | minimal side effects...some bloating | Wow...reading this page sure freaked me out about this drug, especially since I am drug-sensitive and tend to get side effects when I take most medications. I took 200mg of this at night. I didn't notice any sleepyness but since I went right to bed, it wouldn't have mattered. If anything, I'd say the progesterone has a nice, calming effect which aids in sleep. I had some bloating right away (good for my breasts, bad for my stomach, lol). I haven't finished my 10 days, so I don't know if this will make me get my period (I haven't had one for 5 months now--eeks!) Even if it doesn't, I haven't had bad side effects from this drug, and it's going to help me figure out another line of treatment if it doesn't end up working (inducing a period). I realize some of the reviews on this page can be scary, but everyone is different and you never know--you could get lucky like me. :) | F | 27 | 10 days 200mg 1X day | 2/25/2010 | 2 | Thickening of the uterus | cramping, and excessive bleeding | I have been having 2 periods a month and I have been bleeding very heavy. The Dr told me with the thicking of the uterus and the excessive bleeding she was putting me on Prometrium which should help me have only 1 period a month. I havent stopped bleeding since I have been taking it. | F | 47 | 8 days 200mg 1X day | 2/9/2010 | 3 | Low prog; trying to conceive | Crazy dreams and deep sleep at night, sore breasts, cramping (like I was about to start)I also noticed a increased appetite. Many of my symptoms were confusing b/c they are similar to my pregnancy symptoms. | I started taking Prometrim the day I was ovulating;they put me on 200 mg. once a day. I was prescribed it due to two miscarriages and a low progesterone level. I've had cramping that felt like I was going to start, but I never would start. I started when I was supposed to start, the 28th day of my cycle. When I got my period, I spotted for 2 days, had heavy flow for 2 days and now I've had 4 days of additional spotting. I've always had 4 day regular periods, so I'm assuming it's the Prometrium causing the problems. | F | 28 | 21 days | 2/3/2010 | 5 | thin out lining (post-menopausal) | very mellow like being stoned :) | i'm 31 years old, almost 3 years post-menopause, had ultrasound, dr thought lining was too thick, put me on 200mg 1x per day to bring on a period, took last one 15 days ago, still no period, but it makes me feel great, sleep great, lots of energy, best I've felt in 4 years | F | 31 | 12 days | 2/2/2010 | 4 | Menopausal Symptoms | dizzy, confused, tired, but also relaxed and less irritable. My menopausal symptoms are hot flashes, palpitations, weight loss, severe depression and crying, suicidal thoughts, anxiety, insomnia, dry skin, severe mood swings and aggression, painful sex, constant vaginal and urinary pain and burning. | I'm not sure of the full effect yet as I have only taken this for 3 days now. I'm taking it with elestrin. I had a miscarriage two years ago just before going into menopause. Now I've been in full menopause with horrible symptoms. I hope this will help and maybe even bring back my periods and get me out of menopause. | F | 48 | 3 days | 2/1/2010 | 2 | Period regulation | WEIGHT gain, bloating, irritability, excessive thirst, frequent urination | Holy moly! I'm prescribed for 10 days (only done a week so far) and I gained 6 lbs!!! Serious water retention- i look like an over-inflated balloon! Really uncomfortable. And I have been really really thirsty. | F | 24 | 7 days | 1/29/2010 | 4 | heavy periods | fatigue, drunk feeling if taken during the day. Good sleep if taken at night. puffy eyes. | I've had success in decreasing my flow with prometrium. Some months are more successful than others for side effects and flow. I started on 100mg days 14-28 of my cycle, but this was not enough to ease the flow on the third cycle. Then took 400mg days 14-28 for two cycles. That was great, eased the flow very well. Now am down to 200mg with cycles coming closer together by 3 days each cycle. This month has more depression, lack of motivation, and my inability to remember to take medication regularly. Opps. Works better when I take it. | F | 41 | 8 days | 1/27/2010 | 5 | HRT | Slight dizziness. | Feel much better. Using it with cenestin, for balanced HRT. No more hot flashes, skin and hair look better. No moodiness, and cognitive function is much improved. Sexual desire is back. | F | 54 | 365 days | 1/15/2010 | 4 | To sustain a pregnancy | Tired, vaginal dryness, increase in BBT and thirsty are the main side effects. I'm not experiencing any of the severe ones, thank goodness. | I had 2 miscarriages (one in Feb 09 and the second Nov 09). Both were unexplained and since my insurance won't pay for tests until there are 3 miscarriages, I wanted to try to avoid another m/c if I could possibly do so. Taking prometrium (400mg a night) was an option that could possibly help, so I am trying it this go-around. I'm taking it day 14-28 or so...take a hpt and if positive stay on it, if negative stop taking until day 14 again. I'm in the 2-week wait window, so I'm a little nervous (or A LOT nervous is more like it). I do think that given my age (38) and my thyroid condition (hypo-thyroid/hashimotos) I am definately lacking the progesterone I need to carry out a pregnancy. I feel it in my gut! I'm guessing I have enough to get pregnant because I have been able to get preg right away...which is great news for a 38 year old! Baby dust to me & DH! I'll try to report back when I get pregnant to see if it works. | F | 38 | 4 days | 1/13/2010 | 2 | to induce period/pregnancy | Extremely exhausted, dizzy, spaced out. | This followed 30 days of taking 1.25 mg Premarin twice/day. Prometrium two 200 mg. capsules daily. It would have been very helpful for the Dr. to tell me to take this before bed rather than morning, or for it to be listed on the bottle. I didn't want to switch times after I began taking it in the morning so just had to stick it out, typically crashing for 2 hrs. after taking it. | F | 26 | 10 days | 1/7/2010 | 3 | Bleeding from Uterine Fibroid | Sleepy and sluggish. Hard to get motivated some days. | I'm taking 100 mg 1 time a day to stop bleeding from a submucosal fibroid. It worked like a charm at first - bleeding stopped immediately. But that only lasted for several weeks. I am going back to the doc next week. | M | 48 | 6 weeks | 12/31/2009 | 2 | no periods/trying to get pregnant | only side affect ive had is being sleepy and tired. | i havnt gotten a period in 7 months. i was on provera but that didnt work. no period. Then i was put on prometrium 200mg and its been 3 wks and still no period. i started taking another wk hopefully i get my period in the nest few days. | F | 27 | 2 weeks | 12/30/2009 | 5 | Preserve Pregnancy | None but slight tiredness first two days. | At 13 weeks pregnant I experienced bleeding and a day of hard cramping. Dr. had prescribed 200 mg prometrium once a night ( to prevent pre-term labor I had with my last pregnancy) which I hadn't yet taken for fear of side effects. I took first capsule at 13 weeks pregnant, and have now been on prometrium 3 weeks with no noticeable side effects other than relaxed, sleepy feeling after my first two evening doses. My uterus seems way more calm and strong than before taking, and my pregnancy is much more comfortable with much less pelvic pressure, prometrium has helped very much in my case. | F | 38 | 3 weeks | 12/29/2009 | 5 | absence of periods/pcos | dizziness, fatigue during the day, increased appetite, a little trouble focusing sometimes | I have pcos and want to get pregnant. My doctor put me on 400mg per night on cycle days 17 through 26. I get very dizzy and tired, but it's really not that big a deal, considering what it's doing for me. | F | 21 | 5 months | 12/29/2009 | 3 | thick lining on uterus-no period | dizziness, memory issues, leg pains, lack of focus, ALWAYS SLEEPY, this is my third 7day period in one month | the gyn told me to try the pills for 6 months and then go for another biopsy. i was taking provera - i couldn't stand myself-extremely irritable and nervous. The dr. changed to prometrium and now sleep seem to be my only goal. i have taken 200 mg daily for 35days straight. I really am thinking about getting off it. can anyone advise? | F | 50 | 35 days | 12/25/2009 | 1 | induce periods | Today is my second day to take Prometrium. Yesterday I took it and felt extremely exhausted, but blamed it on my long hard day. Today I am fully rested and ate lunch then took my 200mg prescribed for once a day, and I feel dizzy, out of touch with reality and so exhausted I could go back to bed and sleep all day. I am having a hard time focusing on my household chores and feel groggy, and very weak. I will continue the medicine for a few days, as today is Saturday. If I still feel this way on Monday, I will call my dr and report my side effects. I also feel swelling in my hands and feet but weakness and exhaustion sum up the side effects. I feel as if I am wasted drunk, nothing is making much sense. I am not happy with the medicine so far.. but will give it until Monday. | F | 25 | 2 days | 12/19/2009 | 3 | To regulate my periods | Incredible drowsiness - rapid onset! Blocks of memory loss during that initial period of feeling almost sedated | F | 40 | 1 days | 12/5/2009 | 1 | menopause | dizzy-unable to walk-body aches-complete memory loss of several hours after taking it-very scary! | OMG! Took it then got very dizzy-unable to walk-had to be carried to bed-achy joints headache-back-ache-foggy next day-scared because I couldn't remember what happened. Thank God I was at home where someone could help me...WILL NOT take it again!Still feel foggy and mixing up my words...how can one pill make someone so sick?BE CAREFUL LADIES!!!! | F | 50 | 1 days | 11/29/2009 |