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Generic: progesterone View All Brands Menopause Formula Progesterone, First Progesterone MC5, Progesterone Wettable, Prometrium, First Progesterone MC10, Progest A progestin - This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens for the symptoms of menopause				To get info about second drug, type a name above.
What is this medicine? PROGESTERONE (proe JES ter one) is a female hormone. This medicine is used to prevent the overgrowth of the lining of the uterus in women who are taking estrogens for the symptoms of menopause. It is also used to treat secondary amenorrhea. This is when a woman stops getting menstrual periods due to low levels of progesterone. This medicine may be used for other purposes; ask your health care provider or pharmacist if you have questions. What should I tell my health care provider before I take this medicine? They need to know if you have any of these conditions: autoimmune disease like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE) blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke breast, cervical or vaginal cancer dementia diabetes kidney or liver disease heart disease, high blood pressure or recent heart attack high blood lipids or cholesterol hysterectomy recent miscarriage tobacco smoker vaginal bleeding an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, peanuts, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives pregnant or trying to get pregnant breast- feeding How should I use this medicine? Take this medicine by mouth with a glass of water. Follow the directions on the prescription label. Take your doses at regular intervals. Do not take your medicine more often than directed. Talk to your pediatrician regarding the use of this medicine in children. Special care may be needed. A patient information sheet for the product will be given with each prescription and refill. Read this sheet carefully each time. The sheet may change frequently. Overdosage: If you think you have taken too much of this medicine contact a poison control center or emergency room at once. NOTE: This medicine is only for you. Do not share this medicine with others.
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