Herceptin and Provera drug interactions - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Herceptin (trastuzumab) and Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate). Common drug interactions include pleural effusion among females and angina unstable among males.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Herceptin and Provera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 18 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Herceptin?

Herceptin has active ingredients of trastuzumab. It is often used in breast cancer. eHealthMe is studying from 42,205 Herceptin users. Check the latest studies of Herceptin.

What is Provera?

Provera has active ingredients of medroxyprogesterone acetate. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 54,943 Provera users. Check the latest studies of Provera.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

18 people who take Herceptin and Provera together, and have interactions are studied.

Herceptin and Provera drug interactions.

What are the common drug interactions of Herceptin and Provera, by gender? *:

female:

  1. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  2. Dizziness
  3. Anxiety
  4. Chest pain
  5. Angina unstable (chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle- unstable)
  6. Aortic valve incompetence
  7. Biliary colic
  8. Bone disorder
  9. Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep)
  10. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)

male:

  1. Angina unstable (chest pain due to ischemia of the heart muscle- unstable)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Atrial flutter (an abnormal heart rhythm that occurs in the atria of the heart)
  4. Balance disorder
  5. Biliary colic
  6. Bone disorder
  7. Bone swelling
  8. Breath sounds absent
  9. Bronchitis (inflammation of the mucous membrane in the bronchial tubes)
  10. Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep)

What are the common drug interactions of Herceptin and Provera, by age (0-1 to 60+)? *:

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

n/a

20-29:

n/a

30-39:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)
  2. Anxiety
  3. Emotional distress
  4. Pain

40-49:

  1. Alopecia (absence of hair from areas of the body)

50-59:

  1. Biliary colic
  2. Bone disorder
  3. Bruxism (habitual grinding of the teeth, typically during sleep)
  4. Cardiomyopathy (weakening of the heart muscle)
  5. Dizziness
  6. Electrocardiogram qt prolonged
  7. Hypocalcaemia (levels of calcium in blood serum are abnormally low)
  8. Impaired healing
  9. Injury
  10. Laryngeal oedema (swelling of larynx)

60+:

  1. Chest pain
  2. Dizziness
  3. Disease progression
  4. Drug ineffective
  5. Dry skin
  6. Fatigue (feeling of tiredness)
  7. Headache (pain in head)
  8. Heart rate increased
  9. Increased appetite
  10. Muscular weakness (muscle weakness)

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Breast Cancer Metastatic: 9 people, 50.00%
  2. High Blood Cholesterol: 8 people, 44.44%
  3. Hypothyroidism (abnormally low activity of the thyroid gland, resulting in retardation of growth and mental development): 8 people, 44.44%
  4. High Blood Pressure: 8 people, 44.44%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 2 people, 11.11%
  6. Gastritis (inflammation of stomach): 1 person, 5.56%
  7. Arthritis (form of joint disorder that involves inflammation of one or more joints): 1 person, 5.56%
  8. Back Pain: 1 person, 5.56%
  9. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 1 person, 5.56%
  10. Blood Pressure Abnormal: 1 person, 5.56%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on trastuzumab and medroxyprogesterone acetate (the active ingredients of Herceptin and Provera, respectively), and Herceptin and Provera (the brand names). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

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