Comparing Progesterone vs Prometrium
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Progesterone is a hormone that is used to treat female conditions associated with ovulation, fertility, menstruation, menopause, or abnormal uterine bleeding. It may increase the risk of blood clots... 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 and OTC |
Prescription and OTC |
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Side Effects |
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Commonly reported side effects include: abdominal cramps, depression, dizziness, and headache. See the full progesterone 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 progesterone 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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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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| Crinone, Cyclogest, Endometrin, First Progesterone MC10, First Progesterone MC5, Gestone, Milprosa, Prometrium | 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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1 hour |
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 B
No proven risk in humans
Oral Formulations
Category N
Not classified
Excluding Oral Formulations 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 169 drugs are known to interact with progesterone:
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A total of 169 drugs are known to interact with Prometrium:
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First Approval Date |
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November 01, 1974 |
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
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