How to Use Provera Tablets

Provera is the commercial name for progestin, or medroxyprogesterone. Manufactured by Pfizer, Provera comes in tablet form and is prescribed to women to reduce menopause symptoms, to reduce the risk of uterine cancer, to restore menstruation in women who are irregular and to stop abnormal bleeding from the uterus. Women using Provera should consult with their doctor every three to six months to make sure that they still need to be taking the prescription. Instructions for Provera use varies by condition.

Things You'll Need

• Provera tablets
• Drinking water

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Instructions

• 1

  Visit a doctor and obtain a prescription for Provera. Your doctor can decide if Provera is appropriate for your condition, and can give you instructions on how to take the medication.

• 2

  Read the instructions for Provera carefully before beginning to take the medication.

• 3

  Eat a full meal before taking Provera, if the drug upsets your stomach.

• 4

  Take the medicine by mouth as indicated by the instructions given by your doctor. The dosage and frequency of Provera doses varies from patient to patient, and is determined by your doctor based on your condition and symptoms. Provera should be taken with a full glass of water.