I am 49 years old and have not had a period for about three years. My doctor did some blood work and said I have started menopause. I was feeling horrible. I had hot flashes, anxiety, heart pounding, couldn't sleep, and was miserable. He put me on prometrium, 200 mg. daily to be taken before bed. This medication has changed my life. I feel normal again.
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I started having significant memory loss and bad mood swings. Called Dr. 3 times-no help. Found problem myself.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Patient
1/6/2008
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods in Woman Who Has Had Them
Overall rating 3.0
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used for treatment of no period after 10yrs birth control pill. Not helpful yet (45 days). Only side effect has been hair loss.
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Anonymous | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
12/16/2007
Condition: Prevention of Abnormal Growth in Cells of Uterine Lining
Overall rating 3.7
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gh1212 | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/23/2007
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods in Woman Who Has Had Them
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I took this drug for ten days after I missed my cycle for 9 months after I stopped b/c. There were zero side effects for me. I was suppoed to have a "big bleed" after 10 days, but it never happened.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
11/7/2007
Condition: Prevention of Abnormal Growth in Cells of Uterine Lining
Overall rating 2.7
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willimena | 55-64 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
11/5/2007
Condition: Other
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I'm taking it to balance the estrogen I'm also taking. It helps with breast pain caused by the estrogen and helps keep me calm instead of tranquilizers.
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Anonymous | 25-34 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/30/2007
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods in Woman Who Has Had Them
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Husband | 25-34 | Male | On medication for 1 to 6 months | Caregiver
10/29/2007
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods in Woman Who Has Had Them
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My wife started this medication a 5 days ago and has been sleeping most of the time. She takes it at bedtime but seems to stick with her all day. She only has to take it for 1 month so I hope this wont continue.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
10/27/2007
Condition: Other
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I was put on a very large dose of this medication by a pharmacy mistake. I had so many side effects from this medication and it is still continuing. I have had terrible hot flashes headaches dizziness and various other effects. Watch the dosage as I said I was put on a dosage that is unheard of.
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Anonymous | 35-44 | Female | On medication for 2 to less than 5 years | Patient
10/24/2007
Condition: Prevention of Abnormal Growth in Cells of Uterine Lining
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Been on this for about 3 years due to break through bleeding that would last for months. The medication 100 mg for days 14-28 is keeping the bleeding in check. I do get a period each month, but not bleeding all month long. The problem with the medication is bloating, slows your body down, and makes me cranky and nervous. I wish I didn't have to take it, but hopefully it will prevent uterine cancer in my case.
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Anonymous | 45-54 | Female | On medication for 6 months to less than 1 year | Patient
10/15/2007
Condition: Prevention of Abnormal Growth in Cells of Uterine Lining
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definitely made me groggy after taking it inthe am-had to switch to bedtime dosing
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Anonymous |
10/11/2007
Condition: Prevention of Abnormal Growth in Cells of Uterine Lining
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I just turned 32 and I have just started taking Prometrium - I go back in a month and a half to see if it is working. I will update information when I get my results.
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Nadine | 35-44 | Female | On medication for less than 1 month | Patient
9/27/2007
Condition: Absence of Menstrual Periods in Woman Who Has Had Them
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I was given this drug because I am 38 years old and for the last two months I have not seen my mentrul cycle that normally shows up each month.
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