Review the side-effects of Dydrogesterone as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Should be used with extreme care in patient with a history of clinical depression.
If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.
- Pulsating headache which can develop into a migraine
- Pain in breast and breast tenderness
- Occasional blood spotting
- Pain during periods
- Irregular period
- Heavy bleeding during periods
- Missed period
- Weight gain
- Depression
- Abnormal liver function which can progress into jaundice Nausea and abdominal discomfort
- Hypersensitivity
Other Precautions :
Caution should be exercised in patients with a history of blood clot disorder, kidney impairment, heart disease, epilepsy, asthma, migraine, fluid retention, and breastfeeding. Monitor closely eye vision and symptoms of blood clot disorders.It may cause dizziness, do not drive a car or operate machinery while taking this medication.
Should be used with extreme care in patient with a history of clinical depression.
Drug Name : Dydrogesterone
Dydrogesterone generic Menstrual disorders: Since the drug supports normal growth and shedding of the uterine lining, it is used for treating menstrual disorders like absent or irregular menstruation, painful menstruation, secondary amenorrhea and premenstrual symptoms. Prevent miscarriage: Since the drug helps in maintaining integrity of the endometrial lining in a pregnant womb, it is used for preventing habitual and recurrent abortion. Endometriosis: Dydrogesterone relieves the pain during menstruation due to endometriosis without inhibiting ovulation. Infertility: The drug is used during IVF (in-vitro fertilization) cycle to achieve successful implantation. In combination with hormonal replacement therapy (HRT): Dydrogesterone prevents thickening of the uterine lining in the patient taking HRT. .Trade Names for Dydrogesterone
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