Comparing Depo Provera vs Menopause Formula Progesterone
Depo Provera | Menopause Formula Progesterone |
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Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | Menopause Formula Progesterone (progesterone) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Birth Control. Depo Provera may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription and OTC
Prescribed for Amenorrhea, Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Perimenopausal Symptoms, Progesterone Insufficiency, Uterine Bleeding, Premature Labor. Menopause Formula Progesterone may also be... View more |
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More about Depo Provera (medroxyprogesterone) | More about (progesterone) | ||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Depo Provera has an average rating of 4.2 out of 10 from a total of 1962 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 55% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: Depo Provera side effects in more detail. |
See also: Menopause Formula Progesterone side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Other medroxyprogesterone brands include: depo-subQ provera 104, Provera | Other progesterone brands include: Crinone, Cyclogest, Endometrin, First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Gestone, Milprosa, Prometrium | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
401 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category B
No proven risk in humans
Oral Formulations
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Oral Formulations See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 234 drugs are known to interact with Depo Provera:
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A total of 190 drugs are known to interact with Menopause Formula Progesterone:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
September 23, 1960 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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More Information | |||||||||
Patient resources | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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