PROVERA (MEDROXYPROGESTERONE)

What is Provera and how is it used?

Provera is a prescription medicine used to treat the symptoms of heavy menstrual bleeding, and absent or irregular menstrual bleeding and as contraception. Provera may be used alone or with other medications.

Provera belongs to a class of drugs called Antineoplastics, Hormones, Progestins.

It is not known if Provera is safe and effective in children.

What are the possible side effects of Provera?

Provera may cause serious side effects including:

• vaginal bleeding (if you have already gone through menopause),
• lightheadedness,
• breast lump,
• depression,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• dizziness,
• mood changes,
• headache,
• fever,
• yellowing of the skin or eyes (jaundice),
• swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet,
• chest pain or pressure,
• pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder,
• nausea,
• sweating,
• sudden numbness or weakness,
• sudden severe headache,
• slurred speech,
• vision problems,
• problems with your balance,
• sudden cough,
• wheezing,
• rapid breathing,
• coughing up blood, and
• pain in your leg (or both) with swelling, warmth and redness

Get medical help right away, if you have any of the symptoms listed above.

The most common side effects of Provera include:

• spotting or breakthrough bleeding,
• changes in your menstrual periods,
• vaginal itching or discharge,
• breast tenderness or discharge,
• headache,
• dizziness,
• feeling nervous or depressed,
• bruising or swelling of your veins,
• bloating,
• fluid retention,
• mood changes,
• sleep problems (insomnia),
• itching,
• rash,
• acne,
• hair growth,
• loss of scalp hair,
• stomach discomfort,
• bloating,
• nausea,
• weight gain, and
• vision changes or difficulty wearing contact lenses

Tell the doctor if you have any side effect that bothers you or that does not go away. These are not all the possible side effects of Provera. For more information, ask your doctor or pharmacist. Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.