Evegest is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Evegest is used -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
Common
Is the use of Evegest safe for pregnant women?
Evegest can have harmful effects in pregnant women. If you experience any discomfort after using Evegest, then discontinue the use and take your doctor's advice.
Is the use of Evegest safe during breastfeeding?
Evegest can cause moderate side effects on breastfeeding women. If you feel its side effects, then stop taking this drug and consult your doctor. Take this medicine again only if your doctor advises to do so.
What is the effect of Evegest on the Kidneys?
Evegest rarely harms the kidneys.
What is the effect of Evegest on the Liver?
Evegest may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Evegest on the Heart?
Evegest may have mild side effects on the heart. Most people will never see any effect on the heart.
Evegest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
Mild
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Evegest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Evegest habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Evegest.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Evegest does not cause dizziness or sleep, so you can drive a vehicle or operate machinery also.
Is it safe?
Evegest should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
There is no benefit of taking Evegest for mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Evegest
Due to the absence of research, it is difficult to say how Evegest and food will interact.
Interaction between Alcohol and Evegest
Information about the interaction of Evegest and alcohol is not currently available because this topic has not been researched yet.
No, Evegest helps in reducing the weight by regulating thyroid hormone and maintaining insulin levels. It acts as an anti-inflammatory agent and a natural sleep inducer. Eat healthy meals and indulge in physical activities to keep a check on weight. If you still experience increase in weight discuss with your doctor to investigate underlying causes of your weight gain.
Yes, acne has been reported in people taking Evegest. However, the role of Evegest remains unclear in acne formation because of lack of exact scientific research on the same.
Yes, it may cause bleeding in some women of child-bearing (21-45) age while they are taking Evegest. But it has been observed that pregnant women may experience uterine bleeding due to the low progesterone levels. Hence taking this hormone may rectify low progesterone levels.
Evegest is a female sex hormone which is produced by the ovaries following ovulation. This hormone plays an important part during the menstrual cycle and helps in the maintenance of pregnancy.
Yes,Evegest is a naturally produced steroid hormone which is produced by the ovaries in a female body, during the second half of the menstrual cycle.
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References
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) [Internet]. Maryland. USA; Package leaflet information for the user; Prometrium (progesterone)