Whats the Alternative to Prometrium?

Hinessn

Okay, this is cycle number 2 with Prometrium supps and I know its not just me being crazy this time.

Prometrium seems to be making me crazy. I'm an emotional wreck and feel like I have no control over it. Last month I thought it was because I was extremely stressed out at work and had little to do with the meds. This time around, its like I could feel the difference immediately. I'm crazy upset all the time. I'm normally not an emotional person, and I'm very very reserved so this is unlike me. I cut down from 3 to 2 times a day as per advice from the nurse but it's still getting to me.

So my question is what the alternative to Prometrium is? I'm sure there's one out there. What are your expereinces with it? TIA!

ena724

My RE prescribed Crinone Gel. It wasn't too messy and was just once a day. It still made me pretty exhausted.

 

Shayliz

I take compounded progesterone suppositories and my first cycle, I was a hot-flashing, emotional mess.. but no side effects any cycle after that. 

They also seem to be much cheaper than other types of suppositories - I pay only $12 for 60 suppositories from the hospital pharmacy without insurance. 

katib77

Alternative as Crinone Gel, PIO shots, etc.  - - - but you realize it's all the same progesterone hormone so you will probably have the same s/e right?

Hinessn

I know everything has side effects, but hopefully some have less than others. Like exchanging Clomid for Femera (far less side effects, but not without).

I'm not sure why this is effecting me so much! Most people dont have a problem with it. I know last month when I called the nurse she said that I could cut down to 2x a day, and then if I still had problems this cycle to call and they would see about switching things up. I just didnt know what else was out there that would be the next best thing.

I will ask about the Crinone Gel, and PIO. Or is all else fails, some Xanax haha

KdgTeacher

I take Endometrin--it's a big white tab versus a gel/oil

Jezebell26

There are a few kinds. I have used crinone and was supposed to take endometrin or something. Definitely talk to your doctor but unfortunately progesterone sucks and so so the side effects. GL

tombomb84

Personally I don't think it is going to matter what type of progesterone supp you are on since they all increase the level of the same hormone and it is that hormone that creates those s/e. Believe me, I know how you feel...I'm on a high dosage of progesterone and it makes me angry and crazy for two weeks straight.

CousinVicki

KdgTeacher:

I take Endometrin--it's a big white tab versus a gel/oil

 

this, but i am still exhausted, crampy and moody. *shrug