Prometrium is a hormone medication that can cause a period in women who have not reached menopause. This eMedTV article offers a detailed overview of the drug, including information on its other uses, side effects, dosing guidelines, and more.
Breast pain, muscle aches, and viral infections are some of the common side effects of Prometrium. This eMedTV resource offers a detailed list of Prometrium side effects, including potentially serious side effects that require immediate medical care.
A doctor may prescribe Prometrium to a woman who has stopped having her period before menopause. This eMedTV Web page explains what Prometrium is used for, including other approved uses of the drug. Off-label Prometrium uses are also discussed.
As this eMedTV page explains, when used to cause a menstrual period, the recommended Prometrium dosage is 400 mg, taken once daily at bedtime for ten days. This page also takes a look at Prometrium dosing, with tips on when and how to take the drug.
Some of the drugs that can interact with Prometrium include antibiotics, barbiturates, and modafinil. This eMedTV Web page offers a list of other Prometrium drug interactions and explains the potentially negative problems that can occur as a result.
You shouldn't take Prometrium if you have ever had a blood clot in the lungs. This eMedTV page addresses Prometrium warnings and precautions, including why the drug may not be right for everyone and what to discuss with your doctor before taking it.
Dizziness, bloating, and breast pain are some of the symptoms that may occur with a Prometrium overdose. This eMedTV Web article offers an in-depth look at what can happen with an overdose of Prometrium and explains possible treatment options.
Prometrium is a pregnancy Category B drug. However, as this eMedTV page points out, the drug's label warns that it should never be taken by pregnant women. This article explains why there is so much confusion surrounding Prometrium and pregnancy.
In most situations, Prometrium is not recommended for breastfeeding women. This part of the eMedTV Web site takes a closer look at Prometrium and breastfeeding, and explains why it's important to consult your healthcare provider about this matter.
At this time, generic Prometrium is not available in the United States. This eMedTV selection explains why no generic versions of Prometrium are available and whether a generic version is likely to become available in the immediate future.
