Prometrium side effects - Women's Health Message Board

Anna70 · 06-22-2007, 12:46 PM

Has anyone had serious side effects from Prometrium? My doctor has written me a script for it but I have some concerns with the side effects. I am experiencing irregular menstrual cycles. He tested my hormone levels and my estrogen is very high while my progesterone is real low. I also have ovarian cysts. He feels this med will help. Can anyone offer their opinion?
Thanx.

TeaLady · 06-24-2007, 05:38 AM

When I was prescribed Prometrium, I was told to take it only at night time. The drug made me VERY drowsy within an hour of taking it. That was really the only side effect that I noticed and it's the most common.

Hope that helps.

Anna70 · 06-28-2007, 07:36 PM

Thank you for the reply. I am concerned because I heard it causes weight gain. Did it help you?

TeaLady · 07-01-2007, 05:44 AM

I took Prometrium for 10 days each month (I think, but it's been a while). I had mid-cycle bleeding that was not responding to any treatment.

The drug did not help so I stopped taking it. I did not notice any weight gain when I took it, but was only taking it a few days each month.

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