| Brand Name: |
Provera |
| Generic Name: |
Medroxyprogesterone Acetate |
| Form: |
Tablets |
| Manufacturer: |
Pfizer |
What is Provera?
Provera containing the active ingredient medroxyprogesterone acetate is a synthetic form of the female hormone, progestin, which can be used to treat various disorders of the menstrual cycle. The medication can be used to bring on a normal menstrual cycle in women who menstruated normally in the past but have not menstruated for the last 6 months and who are not pregnant or undergoing menopause. It can also be used to treat various conditions such as irregular, heavy, painful periods or abnormal uterine bleeding. Some women may also use it to treat a condition where tissue that normally lines the inside of the uterus is found elsewhere in the body, endometriosis.
How is Provera used?
Provera should be used as directed by a doctor, usually once per day. The medication should be taken with a glass of water but can be taken with or without food. Contact a doctor for the correct start date, cycle of treatment, length of treatment and dosage as it will depend on the patient’s condition and their response to the therapy. The tablets should be swallowed whole and not split, crushed, chewed or broken before taking it.
Adverse effects
Provera may cause unwanted side effects such as:
- Hair loss
- Acne
- Spotting or breakthrough bleeding
- Breast tenderness or pain
- Dizziness
- Headaches
- Drowsiness
- Nausea
Contact a doctor immediately should side effects persist or encounter more severe side effects such as:
- Chest pain
- Difficulty breathing or swallowing
- Fever
- Jaundice
- Vision problems
- Breast lumps
- Mental or mood changes
Warnings
Immediately proceed to your nearest emergency department if you suffer an allergic reaction. Symptoms usually associated with such a reaction include difficulty breathing or swallowing, chest tightness, swelling, skin rashes, and hives.
Provera is not always suitable for all patients. Always consult your health care provider prior to using this medication if you are pregnant, breastfeeding, trying to conceive, using any other medication (prescription or non-prescription), using any herbal products or supplements, or if you have any allergies or other health problems.
The correct dosage and prescription commonly depend on the patient and the condition being treated. Do not adjust your dosage without the approval of your health care provider. This product is only for use as prescribed and instructed. |
