Progesterone (By injection)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Injectable

• Your doctor will prescribe your exact dose and tell you how often it should be given. This medicine is given as a shot into one of your muscles.
• This medicine is usually given every day for 6 to 8 days, depending on the reason you need it.
• Missed dose: You must use this medicine on a fixed schedule. Call your doctor or pharmacist if you miss a dose.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088

Progesterone (proe-JES-ter-one)

Treats menstruation problems caused by a hormone imbalance.

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

• Allergic reaction: Itching or hives, swelling in your face or hands, swelling or tingling in your mouth or throat, chest tightness, trouble breathing
• Chest pain, trouble breathing, or coughing up blood
• Depression
• Numbness or weakness on one side of your body, sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking
• Rapid weight gain, swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
• Unusual, heavy, or nonstop vaginal bleeding

If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:

• Breast pain or tenderness
• Light breakthrough bleeding or spotting
• Pain, swelling, or redness where the shot was given

• Tell your doctor if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or if you have diabetes, heart disease, migraine headaches, epilepsy, asthma, kidney disease, or a history of depression.
• This medicine may cause blood clots, which may lead to serious problems such as stroke, embolism, or thrombosis.
• Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. This medicine may affect certain medical test results.
• This medicine may make you sleepy, tired, or dizzy. Do not drive or do anything else that could be dangerous until you know how this medicine affects you.