Information About Amen

Common uses
Amen is a progestin used to treat menstrual disorders. Amen may also be used to treat other conditions as determined by your physician. Progestins lower the risk of estrogen-related cancer of the uterus. Amen used in combination with estrogen (hormone replacement therapy - HRT) should not be used to prevent heart disease.

Prior to Use
Two-drug combination hormone replacement therapy (estrogen and progestin menopause HRT) can infrequently cause cancer of the breast, heart disease (e.g., heart attack), stroke, dementia, or blood clots in the lung (pulmonary embolism) or leg. Estrogens may also increase the risk of cancer of the ovary. These risks appear to depend on the length of time this combination is used and the amount of estrogen per dose. Therefore, two-drug HRT should be used for the shortest possible length of time at the lowest effective dose, so you obtain the benefits and minimize the chance of serious side effects from long-term treatment. Discuss the risks and benefits with your physician. If you use this drug for an extended period, you should be evaluated at least once a year. See Caution section. Blood clots may be more likely to form during very long periods of sitting or if you are bedridden, as well as with certain types of surgery. If this applies to you, ask your physician whether you should temporarily stop your medication. You should not use Amen during the first 4 months of pregnancy because birth defects may occur. Amen has not been proven to prevent natural abortions that occur early in the pregnancy. Often, the cause of an early natural abortion is due to a defective female egg. Using this drug does not fix a defective egg and may get in the way of expelling it. Be aware that pre-existing medical conditions, or taking additional medications could interfere with the effectiveness of this one. Let your physician or pharmacist know about any other medications -- prescription or over-the-counter -- that you are using. Be aware that pre-existing medical conditions, or taking additional medications could interfere with the effectiveness of this one. Let your physician or pharmacist know about any other medications -- prescription or over-the-counter -- that you are using. Inform your physician of any other medical conditions including heart disease or circulation problems (e.g., stroke or heart attack), asthma, migraine headaches, any previous cancers (e.g., breast or ovary), blood disorders (e.g., blood clots), liver disease, gallbladder disease, history of depression, diabetes, seizure disorders, any allergies, pregnancy, or breast-feeding. If you are taking any of the following, your dose or condition may need regular supervision: rifampin. You should not take Amen if you have a history of pulmonary embolism. If you have questions or concerns about Amen, be sure to let your physician or pharmacist know.

Instructions for Use
Follow your physician's instructions for taking Amen. You may take Amen with food, or on an empty stomach. Take Amen at the same time every day, not more than 24 hours apart. Store Amen at room temperature in a tightly-closed container, away from heat and light. Should you skip or forget a dose of Amen, begin using it immediately. If it is almost time for your next dose, omit the skipped dose and continue to follow your original dosing schedule. Never take more than one dose at the same time.

Warnings
You may experience absence of menstrual periods while using Amen. If you experience irregular menstrual periods, contact your physician. It is important that you keep all physician and laboratory appointments while you are taking Amen. Laboratory and/or medical tests (e.g., monthly breast self-exams, and yearly breast exams) should be performed to monitor for serious side effects. Amen may cause dark skin patches on your face. Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker. If patches develop, use a sunscreen or protective clothing when exposed to the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths. If you plan on becoming pregnant, discuss with your physician the benefits and risks of using Amen during pregnancy. Amen is excreted in breast milk if you are or will be breast-feeding while you are using Amen, consult your pharmacist or physician to discuss the risks to your baby. If you have diabetes mellitus, Amen may worsen blood sugar control. Check with your physician before you adjust the dose of your diabetes medicine or change your diet.

Potential Side Effects
Side effects that could disappear while taking Amen, include dizziness, lightheadedness, nausea, stomach upset, or bloating. Consult your physician if they do not go away or if they bring you difficulties. Consult your physician immediately if you experience mental/mood changes (e.g., severe depression, memory loss); breast tenderness; weight change; or swelling of your fingers or ankles. Contact your physician immediately if you experience calf/leg pain or swelling; trouble breathing or shortness of breath; chest pain; sudden severe headache, dizziness, or fainting; abnormal vaginal bleeding; yellowing of the skin or eyes; dark urine; or abdominal pain, swelling, or tenderness; vomiting; vision problems; or coughing up blood. Let your physician, pharmacist, or nurse know if you experience any side-effects not listed here.

Drug interactions
Drug interactions can result in unwanted side effects or prevent a medicine from doing its job.

In Case of Overdose
Contact a poison control center or visit an emergency room immediately, if you think you have overdosed. Indications of an overdose are nausea, vomiting, sleepiness, and dizziness.

Additional information
Do not let anyone else use Amen. Do not take Amen to treat health conditions other than what it was prescribed for. Store this and all medication away from the reach of children. If using Amen for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.