PROGESTERONE - INTRAUTERINE (Progestasert) side effects, medical uses, and drug interactions.

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DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell your doctor of all nonprescription and prescription medication you may use, especially of: blood thinners (e.g., warfarin, heparin), other drugs affecting blood clotting such as aspirin or NSAIDs (e.g., ibuprofen, indomethacin), birth control medicines. Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.

OVERDOSE: Not applicable.

NOTES: Womb examinations will be done periodically to monitor the position of the device and for any possible problems.

MISSED DOSE: Contact your doctor promptly if you miss an appointment for removal and/or reinsertion of this device.

STORAGE: Follow manufacturer instructions.

Last Editorial Review: 3/2/2005

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