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Provera Medroxyprogesterone - Women Health |
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Provera is derived from the female
hormone progesterone. You may be
given Provera if your menstrual
periods have stopped or a female
hormone imbalance is causing your
uterus to bleed abnormally. Provera
is also prescribed to prevent
abnormal growth of the uterine
lining in women taking estrogen
replacement therapy.
Other forms of medroxyprogesterone,
such as Depo-Provera, are used as a
contraceptive injection and
prescribed in the treatment of
endometrial cancer.
Some doctors prescribe Provera to
treat endometriosis, menopausal
symptoms, premenstrual tension,
sexual aggressive behavior in men,
and sleep apnea (temporary failure
to breath while sleeping).
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Most important fact about Provera
You should never take Provera during the first 4 months of pregnancy. During this formative period, even a few days of treatment with Provera might put your unborn baby at increased risk for birth defects. If you take Provera and later discover that you were pregnant when you took it, discuss this with your doctor right away. |
How
to take Provera?
Provera may be taken with or between
meals.
Do not change from one brand to
another without consulting your
doctor or pharmacist.
--If you miss a dose of Provera..
Take it as soon as you remember. If
it is almost time for your next
dose, skip the one you missed and go
back to your regular schedule. Never
take 2 doses at the same time.
--Storage instructions for Provera...
Store at room temperature.
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Provera Side Effects?
Side effects of Provera can not be anticipated.
If any develop or change in
intensity, inform your doctor as
soon as possible. Only your doctor
can determine if it is safe for you
to continue taking Provera.
More common side effects of Provera may
include:
Acne, anaphylaxis (life-threatening
allergic reaction), blood clot in a
vein, lungs, or brain, breakthrough
bleeding (between menstrual
periods), breast tenderness or
sudden or excessive flow of milk,
cervical erosion or changes in
secretions, depression, excessive
growth of hair, fever, fluid
retention, hair loss, headache,
hives, insomnia, itching, lack of
menstruation, menstrual flow
changes, spotting, nausea, rash,
skin discoloration, sleepiness,
weight gain or loss, yellowed eyes
and skin
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Why should Provera not be
prescribed?
Provera should never be taken during
pregnancy. Avoid it if you even
suspect you're pregnant. Doctors
once prescribed Provera as a test
for pregnancy, but no longer do so
for 2 reasons:
Quicker, safer pregnancy tests are
now available.
If you are in fact pregnant, Provera
might injure the baby.
Similarly, Provera used to be given
to try to prevent miscarriage.
However, doctors now believe that
this treatment is not only
ineffective but also potentially
harmful to the baby.
Do not take Provera if you have:
Cancer of the breast or genital
organs
Liver disease or a liver condition
A dead fetus still in the uterus
Undiagnosed bleeding from the vagina
Do not take Provera if you have, or
have ever developed, blood clots.
Avoid it, too, if it gives you an
allergic reaction.
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Recommended Dosage of Provera
To Restore Menstrual Periods
Provera Tablets are taken in dosages
of Provera 5mg to Provera 10mg daily for 5 to
10 days. Make sure you discuss what
effect this will have on your
menstrual cycle with your doctor.
You should have bleeding 3 to 7 days
after you stop taking Provera.
Abnormal Uterine Bleeding Due to
Hormonal Imbalance
Beginning on the 16th or 21st day of
your menstrual cycle, you will take
5 to 10 mg of Provera daily for 5 to 10
days. Make sure you discuss what
effect this will have on your
menstrual cycle with your doctor.
You should have bleeding 3 to 7 days
after you stop taking Provera.
To Accompany Estrogen Replacement
Therapy
The recommended regimen is Provera 5mg or Provera 10mg a day for 12
to 14 days each month, beginning on
either Day 1 or Day 16 of the
cycle..
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Possible food and
drug interactions when taking Provera
If Provera is taken with certain
other drugs, the effects of either
may be increased, decreased, or
altered. It is especially important
to check with your doctor before
combining Provera with
aminoglutethimide (Cytadren).
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Provera Medroxyprogesterone |
Prices |
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Provera
10mg (100 pills) |
$65.00 |
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Provera
10mg (200 pills) |
$120.00 |
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