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What Causes Stomach Ache After Taking Meprate?
Question: Hi doctor, I am asked to take meprate tablet for 5 days , 1 tablet twice a day as I'm getting married on may 22. Today is my 3rd day of taking table and I have stomach ache. Is this normal?or do I have any problem? Does meprate have any side effects?
Brief Answer:
Yes Meprate has adverse effects. Stomach ache maybe due to Meprate.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.
Meprate or Medroxyprogesterone is a hormonal tablet.
After taking 5 days of tablets, there will be bleeding within maximum 7 days.
Coming to the adverse effects .
It would have been great had I examined you on my own.
Stomach ache , bloating , nausea are adverse effects of Meprate .
The stomach ache can be due to the Meprate.
For your help, I am listing some of the adverse effects :
- itching and skin rash
- nausea, bloating, stomach ache
- tender breasts
- changes in menstrual flow
- irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
- acne
- growth of hair on face
- loss of hair on scalp
- drowsiness
- weight gain or loss
DO not worry.
I would suggest you to visit your gynaecologist. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Regards.
Yes Meprate has adverse effects. Stomach ache maybe due to Meprate.
Detailed Answer:
Welcome to Healthcare Magic. Thank you for posting your query.
I can understand your concern.
Meprate or Medroxyprogesterone is a hormonal tablet.
After taking 5 days of tablets, there will be bleeding within maximum 7 days.
Coming to the adverse effects .
It would have been great had I examined you on my own.
Stomach ache , bloating , nausea are adverse effects of Meprate .
The stomach ache can be due to the Meprate.
For your help, I am listing some of the adverse effects :
- itching and skin rash
- nausea, bloating, stomach ache
- tender breasts
- changes in menstrual flow
- irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
- acne
- growth of hair on face
- loss of hair on scalp
- drowsiness
- weight gain or loss
DO not worry.
I would suggest you to visit your gynaecologist. He/she can examine you and correlate clinically.
Hope this helps.
Write back to us.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Thanks a lot Dr. I just have stomach cramps now and a slight back pain. Is this okay?? Also will it be fine after I get my periods as I am getting married in another 2 weeks. For how long will this affect me?
Brief Answer:
A bit of stomach cramp is okay.
Detailed Answer:
. Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing Meprate therapy.
It will be fine after you get the periods .
Write back to us.
Regards.
A bit of stomach cramp is okay.
Detailed Answer:
. Progestin withdrawal bleeding usually occurs within three to seven days after discontinuing Meprate therapy.
It will be fine after you get the periods .
Write back to us.
Regards.
Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Vinay Bhardwaj
Also I am regularly exercising. Should I stop exercising until I finish this tablet course?
Brief Answer:
No need of stopping exercise.
Detailed Answer:
If there is too much of stomach cramp , then you can stop exercising temporarily.
Post any other question.
Regards.
No need of stopping exercise.
Detailed Answer:
If there is too much of stomach cramp , then you can stop exercising temporarily.
Post any other question.
Regards.
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Above answer was peer-reviewed by :
Dr. Prasad
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