How to Use

To ensure the safe use of Progesterone, let your doctor know if you have any of these conditions:

• Peanut allergy
• History of breast cancer
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Had a blood clot, heart attack or stroke in the last year
• Miscarriage or a ‘missed’ abortion
• If you are pregnant
• Liver disease

Your doctor should know if you have:

• Migraines
• Circulation problems
• Heart disease
• Kidney disease
• Asthma
• Epilepsy or seizures
• History of depression
• Risk factors for coronary artery disease

Use Progesterone as prescribed. Read and understand the medication guidelines, patient information and other instructions before you start using the drug.

The capsule should be taken with a full glass of water. The best time to take the medicine is at night. This is because the drug can cause drowsiness or dizziness.

Use the progesterone cream as directed.

This drug is at times prescribed for a short period of time; about 10 to 12 days. This is done during each menstrual cycle. Follow the instructions of your doctor carefully. You should also submit to physical exams and do self-examine for lumps in the breasts.

You may need to stop taking your dose if you are scheduled for surgery or need bed rest. Let all your doctors know you are using progesterone.

FDA Pregnancy Classification

It is unknown if Progesterone can cause harm to an unborn baby. Let the doctor know of your plans regarding pregnancy. The active ingredients can pass into breast milk and harm a nursing baby. Let your doctor know if you are breastfeeding a baby.

Storage

Store at room temperature and away from light, heat and moisture.

Side Effects

Serious

• Breast lump
• Burning or pain when passing urine
• Heart attack symptoms
• Severe drowsiness or dizziness
• Sudden vision problems
• Liver problems
• Signs of a stroke
• Signs of blood clot in your leg or lungs

Common

• Hot flashes
• Dizziness or drowsiness
• Breast pain
• Headache
• Mood changes
• Joint pain
• Vaginal discharge
• Diarrhea, heartburn or constipation
• Swelling in the hands or feet

Safety

Progesterone should not be used by women suffering from liver disease, have a history of breast cancer or are experiencing abnormal vaginal bleeding. Patients who recently had a stroke, blood clot or a heart attack should also not use this medicine. The drug can increase the risk of stroke, blood clots, breast cancer or heart attack.

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant or get pregnant during treatment. The drug can cause harm to the unborn baby. During treatment, it is recommended to use birth control and let your doctor know if you become pregnant.

Some forms of Progesterone contain peanut oil. Let your doctor know if you are allergic to peanut.

Interactions

Progesterone interacts with 171 drugs.