Prometrium question-need advice please

alliern · 09-15-2005, 12:40 PM

I was put on 100 mg Prometrium to take as a supplemental, not cyclical, dosing (estrogen was way high according to NP). Questions:
1. Did anyone taking supplemental progesterone have issues with WEIGHT GAIN (MAJOR carb cravings)
2. Acne worse?
3. Constipation?

Or is it my wacko bod that is the issue here. I have increased fiber and exercise, still running into issues.
Thanks for any feedback, as I am ready to stop taking this stuff. Worse after two weeks of taking it. Side effects were very minimal when i started out.

Stephanie Caldwell · 09-15-2005, 09:38 PM

I liked taking prometrium at one time.It worked as a diruretic for me in a way b/c I tee tee-ed alot more and it helped me sleep like you wouldn't believe.(like taking a demeral or narcotic)anyway my AFs kept getting lighter and lighter.I don't know how normal this is!I take 200mgs every other month or so when I induce AF.so who knows.......100mg did nothing for me.You may have to up your dose.

alliern · 09-15-2005, 10:29 PM

Well I have an appointment next week so I was going to ask about it. I got the call today and the endo can see me in NOV?? Well it has been 16 years, so what's 2.5 months. Oh well, thanks for the input. And you are right about the sleep. Who needs ambien!