Pronunciation: me DROX ee proe JES ter one
Brand: Provera
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with PROVERA 10
2.5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with PROVERA 2.5
5 mg, hexagonal, white, imprinted with PROVERA 5
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 555 779
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 555 872
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 555 873
2.5 mg, round, peach, imprinted with G 3740
5 mg, hexagonal, white, imprinted with G 3741
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with G 3742
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 555 779
10 mg, round, white, imprinted with G4 63, 832
2.5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with PROVERA 2 5
2.5 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 555 872
5 mg, round, white, imprinted with b, 555 873
5 mg, elliptical, lavender, imprinted with LOGO, CYC RIN
2.5 mg, round, orange, imprinted with PROVERA 2.5
5 mg, hexagonal, white, imprinted with PROVERA 5
Medroxyprogesterone should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia. This medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Long-term use of medroxyprogesterone may increase your risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Talk with your doctor about this risk.
Medroxyprogesterone is a form of progesterone (a hormone) that is used to treat conditions such as absent or irregular menstrual periods, or abnormal uterine bleeding.
Medroxyprogesterone is also used to decrease the risk of endometrial hyperplasia (a condition that may lead to uterine cancer) while taking estrogens.
Medroxyprogesterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.
You should not use this medicine if you are allergic to medroxyprogesterone, or if you have:
May cause birth defects. Do not use if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant.
Medroxyprogesterone should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia. This medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.
Tell your doctor if you have ever had:
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, especially if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, if you are overweight, or if you smoke.
Long-term use of medroxyprogesterone may increase your risk of cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Talk with your doctor about this risk.
Do not breastfeed.
Follow all directions on your prescription label and read all medication guides or instruction sheets. Use the medicine exactly as directed.
Medroxyprogesterone is usually given for only a few days in a row each month.
Have regular physical exams and self-examine your breasts for lumps on a monthly basis while using medroxyprogesterone.
If you need major surgery or will be on long-term bed rest, you may need to stop using this medicine for a short time. Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are using medroxyprogesterone.
This medicine can affect the results of certain medical tests. Tell any doctor who treats you that you are using medroxyprogesterone.
Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.
Get emergency medical help if you have signs of an allergic reaction: hives; difficult breathing; swelling of your face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Stop using this medicine and call your doctor at once if you have:
Common side effects may include:
This is not a complete list of side effects and others may occur. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
Remember, keep this and all other medicines out of the reach of children, never share your medicines with others, and use this medication only for the indication prescribed.
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