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Provera |
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- Description - |
Provera is derived from the female hormone progesterone. You may be given Provera if your menstrual periods have stopped or a female hormoneimbalanceis causing your uterus to bleed abnormally. Provera is also prescribedto prevent abnormal growth of the uterine lining in women takingestrogen replacement therapy.
Other forms of medroxyprogesterone, such as Depo-Provera, areused as acontraceptive injection and prescribed in the treatment ofendometrial cancer.
Some doctors prescribe Provera to treat endometriosis,menopausal symptoms,premenstrual tension, sexual aggressive behavior in men, and sleepapnea(temporary failure to breath while sleeping). |
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Acne,anaphylaxis (life-threatening allergic reaction),blood clot in a vein,lungs,or brain,breakthrough bleeding (between menstrual periods),breast tenderness or sudden or excessive flow of milk,cervical erosion or changes in secretions,depression,excessive growth of hair,fever,fluid retention,hair loss,headache,hives,insomnia,itching,lack of menstruation,menstrual flow changes,spotting,nausea,rash,skin discoloration,sleepiness,weight gain or loss,yellowed eyes and skin |
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Pfizer U.S. Pharmaceuticals Group |
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235 East 42nd Street |
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New York, NY 10017-5755 |
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USA |
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