Provera vs. Prometrium

Linda25 · 07-11-2002, 12:44 PM

I was wondering what the difference is between provera and prometrium and which one works best for women with PCOS?
Thanks
Linda

KPsmkr · 07-13-2002, 11:17 PM

I was just prescribed Prometrium so I still have some questions about the drug but I understand from my doctor is that it is more like natural progesterone. He says that He has had less complaints with side effects the biggest one was Drowsiness. Tghe Provera a lot of the women were complaining about being grumpy and paranoid. That's all I know for now.

Karen

rosibecerra · 07-14-2002, 03:44 AM

hi ,

I don't know the difference either, but I was given prometrium also, I suppose to take it every month, so i will see how it works, some time ago I took provera and all I remember is alot of cramps and af lasted for a very long time.

Karen, how much are you supost to take? I have to take 200mg for 12 days, and did you have to pay for it, I have insurance and it would not cover it I was told it would cost $80.00 for 3 months supply, my doctor gave samples for 2 months so I will try it see if I like it, and than I will buy it. How long has it been since you had af, its been over a year for me. so I'm crossing my fingers.

Rosi

KPsmkr · 07-14-2002, 10:42 AM

I was given samples of Prometrium. I will have to check tomorrow and Let you know if my Ins will cover this med. The sample is 200 mg. I had AF about 2 months ago that lasted 8 weeks. My DR says that I bleed long like that because I don't have AF but 2-3x a year, so we are going to try this med to see if it can help me. Deep down inside I I would be fine if it quit all together but seeing how that is not good for my body I guess I will just go with the med.

KAren

santa'sbaby · 07-15-2002, 07:22 AM

On the Provera I was an emotional mess. Totally paranoid and stressed and maybe even depressed as I could not concentrate.

I have just finished my first cycle of prometrium and I can honestly say, I feel much better.

Hope this helps!