Description about drugs and medicines with information on their interactions, and guidelines for using these drugs . For more articles by this author, visit his site at: http://www.drugsblog.org .
Type of Drug:
Female hormone; birth control injection; contraceptive injection.
How the Drug Works:
This hormone, when administered at the recommended dose, prevents ovulation by suppressing the follicle stimulating hormone (FSH) and the utilizing hormone (LH). These changes result in endometrial thinning.
Drug Interactions:
Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are taking or if you are planning to take any over-the-counter or prescription medications or dietary supplements with medroxyprogesterone. Doses of one or both drugs may need to be modified or a different drug may need to be prescribed. Aminoglutethimide (Cytadren) interacts with medroxyprogesterone.
Side Effects:
Every drug is capable of producing side effects. Many medroxyprogesterone users experience no, or minor, side effects. The frequency and severity of side effects depend on many factors including dose, duration of therapy and individual susceptibility. Possible side effects include:
Urinary and Reproductive Tract: Menstrual irregularities; decreased sex drive; failure to experience orgasm; vaginal infection; pelvic pain; breast pain; vaginal discharge.
Digestive Tract: Stomach pain/discomfort; nausea; bloating.
Nervous System: Headache; nervousness; dizziness; weakness; depression; sleeplessness.
Other: Weight changes; backache; leg cramps; acne; no hair growth or hair loss; rash; edema (fluid retention); hot flashes.
Guidelines for Use:
Patient labeling available with product.
Menstrual cycle may be disrupted and irregular when beginning treatment. This should decrease to the point of an absence of menstruation as treatment continues.
Notify your doctor if there is a sudden partial or complete loss of vision, double vision or if migraine occurs.
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