Warnings


What may interact with Prometrium?

Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-bosentan

This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-barbiturate medicines for sleep or seizures
-bexarotene
-carbamazepine
-ethotoin
-ketoconazole
-phenytoin
-rifampin

What should I tell my health care provider before I take Prometrium?

They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-autoimmune disease like systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
-blood vessel disease, blood clotting disorder, or suffered a stroke
-breast, cervical or vaginal cancer
-dementia
-diabetes
-kidney or liver disease
-heart disease, high blood pressure or recent heart attack
-high blood lipids or cholesterol
-hysterectomy
-recent miscarriage
-tobacco smoker
-vaginal bleeding
-an unusual or allergic reaction to progesterone, peanuts, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding

What should I watch for while using Prometrium?

Visit your doctor or health care professional for regular checks on your progress.

This medicine can cause swelling, tenderness, or bleeding of the gums. Be careful when brushing and flossing teeth. See your dentist regularly for routine dental care.

You may get drowsy or dizzy. Do not drive, use machinery, or do anything that needs mental alertness until you know how this drug affects you. Do not stand or sit up quickly, especially if you are an older patient. This reduces the risk of dizzy or fainting spells.

Where should I keep my medicine?

Keep out of the reach of children.

Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Protect from light. Keep container tightly closed. Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.