Progesterone and Vivid Dreams: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• March 20, 2010

Progesterone for Progesterone Insufficiency "I'm pregnant and my lab work came back indicating I have a low progesterone level. My doctor prescribed Prometrium and initially I took the medication in the daytime, but then found that it makes me extremely tired. I decided to start taking the medicine at bedtime then started having very bizarre dreams only when I take the medication at bedtime. I informed my doctor, but he dismissed the side effect as not being related. I'm positive the side effect is from the medication. I hope this comment lets other women who experience this side effect know that you are not alone. Just because it's not a listed side effect doesn't mean it can't happen."

• kbe...
• November 12, 2010

Progesterone for Perimenopausal Symptoms "Taking it at 100 mg. Didn't like the dizzy feeling. Started taking it at night, much better, but I feel it building up in my system over time. I wish I could take half or 3/4 as much, but it is not available in those doses. I have absorption issues, and the liquid form is great except I can't cut it in half. I do like what it does for my thinking, digestion, emotions, etc., but over time, irritability, heavy dreaming, pregnant-like feeling build up. I am a small woman, about 110 lbs, 5 feet, and wish smaller doses were available. A little bit goes a long way."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 23, 2020

Progesterone for Uterine Bleeding "I am on 200 mg Prometrium due to uterus bleeding and enlarged uterus wall. Other than the bleeding, I had no post-menopause issues (I am 57 with high estrogen levels). After 2 days of taking the medication, bleeding stopped - great! After a few more days, I started gaining weight, breast tenderness, breast enlarging, very strange dreams every night, very tired during the day although I sleep at least 8 hours now, and bad headaches. Too many side effects for me. I went to my naturopathic doctor to do detailed hormone tests. Result = extremely high progesterone level. Make sure you get your hormones tested before taking the medication!"

• Jul...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• November 24, 2019

For Progesterone Insufficiency "I’ve had a complete hysterectomy and am doing bioidentical HRT therapy pellets on October 16th. Unfortunately, progesterone has to be taken in pill form. I’m on 100 mg at night. I looked at my RX just now, and it’s the generic form from the manufacturer Akron. I’ve been having severe stomach cramps, back and rib pain, sneezing, itching, and the crazy vivid dreams. I also am having anxiety to the point I can’t form words sometimes. I’m sincerely hoping that it’s just a matter of switching manufacturers of the medication, because I absolutely need progesterone. Even with all these side effects, it is finally helping get rid of my hot flashes, mood swings, and most importantly, I’m getting my libido back. Not to mention it’s helping to pull me up ever so much out of this major depression I’ve been in for years. I go back to my doctor in a week to get blood work for my hormone level check, so he can do some fine tuning. Will update."

• Mia...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 18, 2021

Progesterone for Progesterone Insufficiency "I am 46. I am estrogen dominant and have low progesterone. I also have PCOS. I take 100 mg after menstrual bleeding, 200 mg upon ovulation, and none when bleeding starts. My periods were abnormal (cycle 25-36). I take it by mouth at night and go straight to bed as it makes me extremely drowsy. If I try to stay up, I have lucid dreams. Some tiny stomach cramps but not bad. Breast tenderness has drastically decreased. Some left shoulder pain. Not sure if that has anything to do with the medication. Since starting break-through spotting during ovulation and a short window between ovulation and period. Cycle is currently now at 20 days. I have read this can happen but can’t find a lot of reviews on it. Not sure if that is normal and will be following up. Facial hair growth appears to have decreased."

• Len...
• July 16, 2019

For Progesterone Insufficiency "On June 30, 2019, the pharmacy filled my prescription with a new generic drug from the manufacturer Akorn for micronized progesterone 100 mg capsules. I take 300 mg each night. The generic for Prometrium from the Akorn manufacturer-generic micronized progesterone, I started itching, now I am itching head to toe. Also, I started having headaches and dizziness. I started having strange vivid dreams, not sleeping well, and increased hot flashes. I have been taking Prometrium for many years, including other generics, without any problems. I decided to stop taking the Akorn manufacturer generic micronized progesterone 100 mg capsules and request a new prescription of Prometrium. The FDA wrote two warning letters to Akorn in 02/2018 and 06/2019 at the same plants where the medication was made. It may be contaminated with unknown foreign substances. My co-pay after insurance for a 90-day supply was $241.24 for a quantity of 270 capsules, 100 mg each. Very expensive for a generic that harmed me!"

• Jin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 6, 2022

For Perimenopausal Symptoms "First, I tried oral Prometrium and had an awful experience. Very drowsy the next day, extremely vivid dreams, and within two weeks, I was depressed. Switched to vaginal Prometrium, and at first, everything was fine. Then I started having panic attacks and high anxiety. I had labs drawn after I missed a few periods, my FSH was suppressed and my progesterone too high. Needless to say, I must talk to my Dr. about the dose. I never thought progesterone could make you anxious, but it has been awful for me. My progesterone levels were fine for my age in peri-menopause-now I have the progesterone levels of a woman trying to conceive! If you do need to take it, take it vaginally, not orally! The metabolites can make you feel awful, foggy, and out of it, but vaginally, no issue. Except in my case with the problems of anxiety and suppression of FSH and periods."

• Anonymous
• October 19, 2011

Progesterone for Progesterone Insufficiency "I am on a 100 mg dose, days 14-28 of my period or the first 12 weeks of pregnancy. The first month was great, I felt level. The only side effects felt were extreme sugar cravings and vivid, bizarre dreams. However, in month two, no cravings, extreme mood swings, and ranging from a need for a lot of sleep, not wanting to get out of bed, to anxiety and very little sleep. No pregnancy yet."