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 | unsastainable period | strange dreams first 2 or 3 nights | It is disappointing that this medication was unable to help for some but it was a good fit for me im 20 years old and due to PCOS i never started having periods i was sixteen before i started and that was only because i was sent to an OBGYN that perscribed birth control which actually did enable me to have a period every month but if i dont take it i dont have one i was uninsured for a year and a half and never had a period i was irritable moody i snapped at people for the dumbest things at times and i never slept very well always too hot or something but i started taking this medication and i have never felt better i sleep great at night and my mood is so much better and i also have even lost a few lbs. but that could be because i actually am sleeping a full 8 hrs a night | F | 20 | 10 days 100 mg 1X day | 3/19/2011 | 2 | bleeding and thick uterine wall | constant bleeding, headache, anxiety, nausea, diarrhea, extremely tired | My new OB/GYN prescribed prometrium for me because I was having excessive bleeding - I had a very heavy period for 2 wks straight. At first there were no problems, I tolerated the medication well, but the bleeding continued. She then told me to increase the dosage to 200mg/day. I tried that for 2 days and the anxiety began so I switched back to the original dosage.I was fine until yesterday. I began to have heart palpitations, diarrhea, and anxiety. I felt weak, confused and extremely tired. Today, it is just worse.I took 2 librium today and it did not touch the anxiety. I was afraid to leave my house to run to the store for some necessities. To top it all off, I still have my period! UGH!!! I am so glad this site is here, I thought I was losing my mind! I am stopping this medication. I cannot tolerate the side effects any more. | F | 43 | 13 days 100 1X day | 3/14/2011 | 5 | uterine wall too thick | None | I was so afraid to take this medication. I'm so glad I did. I ususally have high anxiety a couple of weeks prior to my period. With prometrium I had nothing but calm. I was also worried because I am prone to migraines. I experienced no migraines. I have been dieting and experienced no weight increase in fact I've lost weight. Take before bed time. | F | 38 | 12 days 200 MG 1X day | 3/9/2011 | 3 | sustain pregnancy after miscarriage | Really fatigued, have no motivation & all I want to do is sleep. Breasts are starting to get very tender too. Pink discharge from the capsule lining, it's gross. | Was told to take 100mg in morning & 200 mg before bed vaginally. Don't know if it helped any, as I can't take a pg test for 3 more days yet. Fingers crossed, as I've had an ectopic (Oct 2009) and a miscarriage (Nov 2010). | F | 37 | 8 days 100 mg 3X day | 3/7/2011 | 3 | balance estrogen, night sweats | Inner tube feeling around my stomach, breast larger & tender for awhile, bloated | F | 60 | 28 days 30 1X day | 2/27/2011 | 1 | HRT | Extreme dizyness, breast pain, irritable, leg cramps, strange dreams, tired. | I have been on this drug for a sraight 110 days and my endocrinlogist tells me to take them until who knows? Plus the V-dot and testostorine cream. The side effects are horible & the exreme disoriented/dizzy feeling I get when I am inside of stores is very strange. Never received HRT when I had my ovaries removed 6 yrs ago until 11/2010. Was not given any by my female Dr. I was told I would not need it. Was she wrong! Did not understand what was going with me, was given antidepresent. Felt better but don't like taking drugs, I went off of them. Now HRT, don't know what to do? It is suppose to help my moods, hair loss, sex drive etc. Side effects are bad news, was not aware of them. I am afraid of the cancer risk, have lost 4 female family members. Just saw my endo doc, she told me to increase my MG, it would get better, the white Night she said. Help? I am healty & fit. | F | 60 | 110 days 100MG 1X day | 2/27/2011 | 4 | TTC, PMS, & PCOS | Due to having PCOS, low progesterone, ttc, and horrible pms symptoms my doctor prescribed me to take Prometrium for 10 days each month. I only experienced negative side effects the first 3 days of taking it, which were feeling nauseated, tired, and strange/dizzy. After the first 3 days I didn't experience any other negative effects. Overall, Prometrium has helped me a great deal. I have experienced a decrease in severe PMS symptoms. I have also experienced an increased sense of well-being and higher energy levels. I haven't gained any weight from Prometrium, in fact, I have lost just a few lbs. I'm not sure if my weight loss is from the Prometrium itself, or the fact that my mood is much better. Also, I exercise 3 days a week, and eat pretty healthy. | I feel sorry for those who haven't tolerated Prometrium very well. For me, it has been a very good match. I was scared at first to take it after reading all of the possible negative side effects. But, I'm so glad that I've stuck with it. I just picked up a prescription for another 3 months, and I have high hopes that it will also help me to conceive. | F | 30 | 3 months 200mg 1X day | 2/19/2011 | 4 | For sleep and to balance Premarin | I was told it's very important to take Prometrium with a full glass of water so it can move and dissolve - not stay in the upper area after swallowing. Also helps with sleep and to prevent uterine cancer. Has helped my post men. symptoms in conjunction with Premarin. Not sure if I'm tired due to outer circumstances or menopause symptoms - forgetfullness etc... I trust my OBGYN and seems to be effective in helping with sleep at night - was told only to take it at NIGHT. | F | 49 | 1 years 100 mg 1X day | 2/9/2011 | 1 | BHRT | Dizzy,High, Weak, Couldn't get out of bed in the morning. I was dizzy the next morning and was anoxious driving.If this keeps up I'll lose my job! I can't funtion on this stuff. | After I discontiued taking it I felt like my old self. Looking into Progesterone cream. | F | 51 | 14 days 100 1X day | 1/31/2011 | 5 | no adrenal gland/post menapause | I have not experience anything other than feeling better, and my breasts are growing...Yippee...cleavage @ 38!! | F | 38 | 30 days 100 mg 1X day | 1/27/2011 | 1 | peri-menopause symptoms | Awful! Can't sleep, nightmares, panic attacks,crying a lot, depressed, figure changing -waist getting bigger.Prescribed for peri-menopause symptoms 14 days a month. The doctor said take double if it wasn't working. It took me 9 months to figure out that it was Prometrium making me SO MUCH worse. It was the worse I have felt ever. Feel so much better off it. | Vivelle patch has helped, I will take my chances without taking Prometrium or progesterone drops. I really bought into the progesterone hype of the decade, it definitely isn't for everyone! | F | 45 | 1 years 100 mg 1X day | 1/25/2011 | 1 | missed periods/ trying to concieve | severe dizziness, blurred vision, difficulty concentrating. headache, weight gain, Extreme fatigue, bloating, nausea, irritable. | Progesterone levels were 0.5- could not stay on. Interfering with my ability to live day to day and this is coming from a person who will get up and go to work with the flu. Have never felt so awful and not "myself". I really hope there are other options for me. I am glad to read that it's worked for some of you. Best of Luck! | F | 32 | 16 days 100 mg 1X day | 1/20/2011 | 2 | postmenopause | I take it at night and immediately feel very dizzy and tired and if I drink one glass of wine the following day, that one glass of wine gives me the effects of 4 glasses of wine. I really feel like I can never have another glass of wine again. | F | 50 | 15 days 100 MG 1X day | 1/17/2011 | 2 | Postmenoposal | No side effects | I haven't got any releief from this and the Vivelle dot patch yet. It's been 35 days. Same hot flashes and night sweats and endless hours or insomnia. Waiting for it to actually kick in. I have one more month on it then I see my doctor. I'll have to get something stronger, I guess. | F | 51 | 35 days 100 mg 1X day | 1/13/2011 | 5 | constant uterine bleeding | I was very hesitant to take this drug, but thought I would give it a chance. I was on 200 mg. per night day 13 of my cycle for 10 days. I started taking it on day 13 although I was still bleeding and bled for 3 weeks. The day I took my last pill, I stopped bleeding and haven't bled since - this is the 7th day, so hopefully I'm regulated now, but will certainly continue taking them as directed! They also helped me feel better!! | M | 46 | 10 days 200 mg 1X day | 1/12/2011 | 4 | HRT | I have no choice but to take prometrium to prevent uterine CA since I am taking the vivelle dot estradiol. I have found the replacement estrogen very helpful for depression, along with perimenopausal symptoms. I am struggling with trying to figure out if this grogginess, nightmares, and nausea are related to the prometrium. There are not any studies supporting lower or less frequent dosing in preventing uterine ca, but have to discuss this with endocrinolgist on next visit to decide what next. I am only on the second cycle of prometrium | F | 50 | 12 days 200mg 1X day | 1/12/2011 | 5 | PMDD | Initially, I felt really sluggish when I took it but that wore off after about two weeks. It helps me get a good night's sleep. It really has helped with my PMDD. I am much easier to deal with. This is much better than Zoloft or any other anti-depressant. | Try it for yourself. I was alarmed when I read the reviews but it has worked great for me. I have a positive attitude and my husband says prometrium "takes the edge off" without changing who I am as a person. | F | 37 | 3 months 100 MG 1X day | 1/11/2011 | 3 | Low Progesterone | I take on days 14-25 of my cycle. I take it at night and within 20 minutes I am ready to go to bed. I feel drunk and dizzy. The side effects for me are that I can not get up in the morning and I feel groggy and dizzy most of the day. This lasts well into the afternoon. I work out and that is how I get my energy at night before I take the meds. I do like what it did for my cycle but I hate the way it makes me feel. Often, people ask me if I have been drinking! | F | 48 | 1.5 years 200mg 1X day | 1/11/2011 | 4 | Negative Symptoms of Menopause | I have only taken it for 4 days, however I hae been waking up with a headache on both sides of my head in the temple area-to over both eyes, some naseua, and some cramping. I experienced some heartburn the 2nd day. | I am giving this medication a chance. In spite of the side effects, I feel mentally more clear-less depressed and more energy. It is helping with my sleep. Prior to taking this medication I felt dead inside, just barely able to get out of bed...I had no energy, and was experiencing severe depressive symptoms. I have always been active and my last MD was unsympathetic "pick yourself up by the bootstraps" type and I just couldn't. My new MD ordered tests that revealed very low levels of Vitamin D and specific hormones. My ability of my thyroid to produce needed hormones appears depleted from chronic stress.I feel hopeful as in spite of growing older I knew it was not supposed to feel like I was dead already...My appetite and cravings have decreased in just the 4 days and as I said my energy level and clarity of mind has improved. I have always had migraine headaches and these are not migraine and I am praying they will go away as I become more adjusted to the medication. More tests are being conducted and I will continue to post updates. | F | 59 | 4 days 200 1X day | 1/9/2011 | 2 | To regulate my menstral cycles | Weight gain, bloating, abdominal discomfort, mood swings. | The "cure" is worse than the initial problem. | F | 49 | 3 months 100 mg 1X day | 1/4/2011 |