Dienogest

Uses of Dienogest

Dienogest  is an oral progestin used to treat endometriosis. It works by lowering the amount of certain hormones in the body and decreasing the growth of abnormal tissues that cause endometriosis. This helps reduce pain and other symptoms.

Precautions and Warnings

Before taking dienogest, tell your doctor or pharmacist if you are allergic to it; or if you have any other allergies. This product may contain inactive ingredients, which can cause allergic reactions or other problems. Talk to your pharmacist for more details.

Before using this medication, tell your doctor or pharmacist your medical history, especially of:

• blood clots
• heart disease (heart attack, coronary artery disease, heart failure)
• stroke
• diabetes
• liver disease
• certain cancers (such as breast cancer, cancer of the uterus/ovaries)
• vaginal bleeding of unknown cause
• migraine headaches
• family medical history (especially breast lumps, cancer, blood clots)
• obesity
• lupus
• high blood pressure
• depression
• seizures
• asthma
• kidney disease
• high blood cholesterol/triglyceride levels
• smoking

Before having surgery, tell your doctor or dentist about all the products you use (including prescription drugs, nonprescription drugs, and herbal products).

This medication may cause blotchy, dark areas on your face and skin (melasma). Sunlight may worsen this effect. Limit your time in the sun. Avoid tanning booths and sunlamps. Use sunscreen and wear protective clothing when outdoors.

This medication should not be used during pregnancy. Consult your doctor for more details and to discuss the use of reliable forms of non-hormonal birth control (such as condoms, diaphragm with spermicide) while taking this medication. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, tell your doctor right away.

It is unknown if this medication passes into breast milk. Because of the possible risk to the infant, breastfeeding is not recommended while using this medication. Consult your doctor before breastfeeding.

Dosage

You may start taking this medication on any day of the menstrual cycle. You should take one tablet daily without break, preferably at the same time every day, regardless of menstrual bleeding. When a pack is finished, the next pack should be started without any break.

Side Effects

Common Side Effects:

• Menstrual irregularities. If bleeding is heavy and continuous over time, it may lead to anaemia;
• Headache, back pain;
• Breast tenderness;
• Hot flushes;
• Mood changes;
• Acne;
• Weight gain.

Serious Side Effects

• Blood clots