Common side effects of Prometrium (progesterone) may include:
The above side effects should not alarm you.
Serious side effects of Prometrium (progesterone) may include:
- unusual vaginal bleeding;
- pain or burning when you urinate;
- symptoms of depression (sleep problems, weakness, mood changes); or
- severe dizziness or drowsiness, spinning sensation, confusion, shortness of breath.
If you have any of the above side effects, contact your doctor right away.
Please note this is not a complete list of side effects. Not everyone experiences side effects; they are not guaranteed. If you do have side effects and they become unmanageable, consult your doctor about alternate medications.
Contact your doctor if you notice signs of…
heart attack or stroke: chest pain spreading to your jaw or shoulder, sudden numbness or weakness on one side of the body, slurred speech, feeling short of breath;
liver problems: nausea, upper stomach pain, itching, tired feeling, flu-like symptoms, loss of appetite, dark urine, clay-colored stools, jaundice (yellowing of the skin or eyes);
a blood clot in the lung: chest pain, sudden cough, wheezing, rapid breathing, coughing up blood; or
a blood clot in your leg: pain, swelling, warmth, or redness in one or both legs.