Comparing Medroxyprogesterone vs Prometrium
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Prescribed for Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Amenorrhea, Endometrial Cancer, Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Birth Control, Endometriosis. May also be prescribed off label for Gender Dysphoria... View more |
Prescribed for Endometrial Hyperplasia - Prophylaxis, Amenorrhea, Progesterone Insufficiency, Perimenopausal Symptoms, Uterine Bleeding, Premature Labor. Prometrium may also be used for purposes not... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription and OTC |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full medroxyprogesterone side effects document. |
Common side effects include: abdominal cramps, dizziness, and headache. See the full Prometrium side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all medroxyprogesterone prices |
View all Prometrium prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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Yes (this medicine) |
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Brand Names |
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| Depo-Provera, depo-subQ provera 104, Provera | Other progesterone brands include: Crinone, Cyclogest, Endometrin, First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Gestone, Milprosa | ||||||||||||||||
Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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401 hours |
1 hour |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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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 |
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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 |
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A total of 205 drugs are known to interact with medroxyprogesterone:
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A total of 169 drugs are known to interact with Prometrium:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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June 18, 1959 |
May 14, 1998 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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N/A |
N/A |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** 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.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.