Save Pin FB More. By Jennifer Barton. Comments 1. Sort by: Newest. Newest Oldest. Read More. Load More Comments. Close this dialog window Add a comment. Add your comment Cancel Submit. Provera helps to re-establish a regular menstrual cycle; Certain types of cancer including cancer of the breast , kidney and endometrium; Provera, in combination with an estrogen-containing medicine, is used to relieve symptoms of menopause in women with an intact uterus.
This is called hormone replacement therapy HRT. Provera is used to protect the lining of the uterus while the estrogens relieve the symptoms of menopause. Provera is not suitable as an HRT treatment in women who have undergone a hysterectomy. Action: How Provera works Provera is a progestogen that comes from progesterone, a natural sex hormone. The active ingredient in Provera tablets is medroxyprogesterone acetate. Provera 10 mg tablets do not contain colouring agents.
Provera mg, mg, mg, mg tablets do not contain colouring agents. Dose advice: How to use Provera Before you take Provera When you must not take it Do not take Provera if you have an allergy to medroxyprogesterone acetate or any of the ingredients in Provera listed here. Do not take Provera if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions: A stroke, blood clots or pulmonary embolism; Severe liver disease; Unusual or irregular vaginal bleeding or blood in your urine that has not been diagnosed by your doctor; Bleeding or discharge from your nipples; Breast cancer or breast lumps not diagnosed by your doctor; Uncontrolled high blood pressure.
If you are not sure whether you should start taking Provera, contact your doctor. Before you start to take it Tell your doctor if you have allergies to any other medicines, foods, preservatives or dyes. Tell your doctor if you have or have had any of the following medical conditions: Heart problems; Kidney problems; Migraine; Unusual or irregular vaginal bleeding; Genital or breast cancer; Epilepsy; Asthma; Diabetes; Depression.
Taking other medicines Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking any other medicines, including medicines you buy without a prescription from a pharmacy, supermarket or health food shop.
How to take Provera Follow all directions given to you by your doctor or pharmacist carefully. How much to take Your doctor will tell you how much Provera to take. How to take Provera Swallow the tablets whole with a full glass of water. When to take Provera Take Provera at about the same time each day. How long to take it Continue taking your medicine for as long as your doctor tells you. If you forget to take Provera If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the dose you missed and take your next dose when you are meant to.
If you take too much overdose Immediately telephone your doctor or Poisons Information Centre telephone 13 11 26 , or go to Accident and Emergency at your nearest hospital if you think you or anyone else may have taken too much Provera. While you are taking Provera Things you must do Take Provera exactly as your doctor has prescribed. Tell all doctors and pharmacists who are treating you that you are taking Provera. Tell your doctor if you feel that Provera is not helping your condition.
Tell your doctor if, for any reason, you have not taken Provera exactly as prescribed. Always discuss with your doctor any problems or difficulties during or after taking Provera. Things you must not do Do not change your dose or stop taking Provera without first checking with your doctor.
Do not take Provera to treat other complaints unless your doctor tells you to. Do not give Provera to anyone else, even if they have the same condition as you. Things to be careful of Provera generally does not cause any problems with your ability to drive a car or operate machinery.
After taking Provera Storage Keep your tablets in the pack until it is time to take them. Disposal If your doctor tells you to stop taking Provera, or it has passed its expiry date, ask your pharmacist what to do with any tablets left over. Schedule of Provera Provera is an S4 prescription only medicine. Side effects of Provera Tell your doctor or pharmacist as soon as possible if you do not feel well while taking or soon after you are finished taking Provera.
If you are over 65 years of age you may have an increased chance of getting some side effects. The use of an estrogen at the same time as Provera may also increase the risk of side effects.
Do not be alarmed by the following lists of side effects. Provera is not approved by the FDA as a contraceptive, however, it is sometimes prescribed off-label as birth control. Depo-Provera, the injectable version is used as a contraceptive. Provera is used to regulate periods and can also be used to delay periods. You will not have a period while taking Provera, however, bleeding will begin several days after you stop taking Provera. Both weight gain and weight loss are listed as possible side effects of Provera.
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At any time, you can update your settings through the "EU Privacy" link at the bottom of any page. This can increase the risk of problems if you have heart disease. If you have heart disease, such as congestive heart failure, or high blood pressure, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed. Kidney function: This medication may cause an increase in the fluid retained by the body.
This increased amount of fluid in the body can increase the stress on the kidneys. If you have reduced kidney function or kidney disease, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Liver function: If you have liver problems, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Your doctor may want to test your liver function regularly with blood tests while you are taking this medication. If you experience symptoms of liver problems such as fatigue, feeling unwell, loss of appetite, nausea, yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes, dark urine, pale stools, abdominal pain or swelling, and itchy skin, contact your doctor immediately.
Migraine: Hormone therapy can sometimes cause migraine headaches. If you experience migraines or have a history of migraines, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
If you experience unusual headaches, possibly affecting one side of the head, which may or may not have visual symptoms, contact your doctor as soon as possible. Seizures: Hormone therapy may cause an increase in the frequency of seizures for someone with seizure disorder. If you have a history of epilepsy or medical conditions that increase your risk of seizures, discuss with your doctor how this medication may affect your medical condition, how your medical condition may affect the dosing and effectiveness of this medication, and whether any special monitoring is needed.
Pregnancy: Women should use effective birth control when taking this medication. If you become pregnant while taking medroxyprogesterone, contact your doctor immediately. Breast-feeding: Medroxyprogesterone does pass into breast milk, but it has not been associated with harmful effects in breast-fed infants. If you have concerns about continuing to breast-feed while taking this medication, talk to your doctor.
Children: The safety and effectiveness of using this medication have not been established for children. If you are taking any of these medications, speak with your doctor or pharmacist. Depending on your specific circumstances, your doctor may want you to:. An interaction between two medications does not always mean that you must stop taking one of them. Speak to your doctor about how any drug interactions are being managed or should be managed.
Medications other than those listed above may interact with this medication. Tell your doctor or prescriber about all prescription, over-the-counter non-prescription , and herbal medications you are taking. Also tell them about any supplements you take. Since caffeine, alcohol, the nicotine from cigarettes, or street drugs can affect the action of many medications, you should let your prescriber know if you use them.
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