Provera Oral
In Depth
- Uses and How to Use
- Dosage and Storage
- Precautions and Side Effects
- Drug Interactions
- Drug Images
This medication may rarely cause very serious (possibly fatal) problems from blood clots (e.g., heart attack, stroke, blood clots in the lungs or legs, blindness). Seek immediate medical attention if you experience any of the following:
- chest/jaw/left arm pain
- weakness on one side of the body
- slurred speech
- sudden vision changes (e.g., blurred/double vision, loss of vision, bulging eyes)
- confusion
- sudden severe headache
- severe dizziness
- fainting
- trouble breathing
- coughing up blood
- pain/redness/swelling/weakness of the arms/legs
- calf pain/swelling that is warm to the touch
A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is rare. However, seek immediate medical attention if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including:
- rash
- itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat)
- severe dizziness
- trouble breathing
This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
In the US -
Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.
In Canada - Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.
Provera Oral Precautions
Before taking medroxyprogesterone, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. Some Canadian brands of this medication may come from a soybean source. If you are allergic to soybeans/peanuts, check with your pharmacist about your particular brand. This product may contain other inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.
This medication should not be used if you have certain medical conditions. Before using this medicine, consult your doctor or pharmacist if you have:
- history of blood clots
- history of bleeding in the brain
- liver disease
- cancer of the breast or other female organs
- vaginal bleeding of unknown cause
- a loss of pregnancy with some tissue remaining in the uterus ("missed abortion")
- recent stroke or heart attack (within 1 year)
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