- Side effects associated with the use of progesterone cream include nausea, stomach cramps, vomiting, bloating, diarrhea, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, pain in the vaginal or rectal area, painful intercourse, decreased sex drive, breast pain and tenderness, muscle pain, increased urination, and vaginal itching and discharge.
- Unfortunately, there are also a number of severe side side effects associated with using this medication. Some of these side effects include severe headache, sudden weakness or numbness, chest pain, pain or swelling of the legs, low fever, loss of appetite, clay-colored stool dark urine, fever, chills flu-like symptoms, a breast lump and feelings of depression. These side effects are rare and only affect a small number of users.
- This medication has been known to cause drowsiness and dizziness in users. Users should not operate any type of machinery (including automobiles) while using this drug. Tell your doctor if you have a history of stroke or blood clot, circulation problems, breast or uterine cancer, liver disease, abnormal vaginal bleeding, or if you were recently pregnant.
- Always use progesterone cream exactly as it was prescribed to you by your doctor and never exceed the dosage recommendations written on the label. This medication is sometimes only given for six to 12 days, but can continue until up to 12 weeks into your pregnancy, so consult with your doctor for the best treatment method. The medication is administered as a vaginal suppository and is inserted into the vagina. The suppository then melts inside of the user and spreads the medication.
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If you experience any of the aforementioned side effects, contact your local doctor immediately.
If an overdose is suspected, contact your local poison center and head directly to the nearest emergency room.
Progesterone cream is meant for use as a pregnancy aid only and should not be used for any other medical condition unless specifically prescribed by your doctor.
