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

Summary:

Drug interactions are reported among people who take Nuvaring (ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel) and Provera (medroxyprogesterone acetate). Common drug interactions include pulmonary embolism among females.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes what interactions people have when they take Nuvaring and Provera. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 100 people who take the same drugs from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Nuvaring?

Nuvaring has active ingredients of ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel. It is often used in birth control. eHealthMe is studying from 28,730 Nuvaring users. Check the latest studies of Nuvaring.

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.



On Jul, 18, 2026

100 people who take Nuvaring and Provera together, and have interactions are studied.

Nuvaring and Provera drug interactions.

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

female:

  1. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  2. Vomiting
  3. Vitamin b12 deficiency
  4. Anxiety
  5. Depression
  6. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)
  7. Foot fracture
  8. Uterine perforation (accidental puncture of the uterus)
  9. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  10. Ligament rupture (tear in ligament)

male:

n/a

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

0-1:

n/a

2-9:

n/a

10-19:

  1. Anxiety
  2. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  3. Road traffic accident
  4. Arthralgia (joint pain)
  5. Cervical dysplasia (abnormal changes in the cells on the surface of the cervix)
  6. Mental status changes (general changes in brain function, such as confusion, amnesia (memory loss), loss of alertness, loss of orientation)
  7. Musculoskeletal pain (pain affects the bones, muscles, ligaments, tendons, and nerves)
  8. Oedema peripheral (superficial swelling)
  9. Osteitis (a general term for inflammation of bone)
  10. Pain in extremity

20-29:

  1. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  2. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit)
  3. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  4. Pleural effusion (water on the lungs)
  5. Vomiting
  6. Blood cholesterol increased
  7. Dehydration (dryness resulting from the removal of water)
  8. Hyponatraemia (abnormally low level of sodium in the blood; associated with dehydration)
  9. Pulmonary infarction (death of a small area of lung)
  10. Loss of consciousness

30-39:

  1. Foot fracture
  2. Haemoglobin decreased
  3. Pulmonary embolism (blockage of the main artery of the lung)
  4. Abdominal pain
  5. Deep vein thrombosis (blood clot in a major vein that usually develops in the legs and/or pelvis)
  6. Drug ineffective
  7. Vomiting
  8. Chest pain
  9. Depression
  10. Gastrooesophageal reflux disease (stomach contents (food or liquid) leak backwards from the stomach into the oesophagus)

40-49:

  1. Abdominal pain
  2. Amenorrhoea (absence of a menstrual period in a woman of reproductive age)
  3. Medical device discomfort (difficulty due to medical devices)
  4. Pelvic pain
  5. Uterine perforation (accidental puncture of the uterus)
  6. Anxiety
  7. Depressed mood
  8. Depression
  9. Emotional distress
  10. Fear

50-59:

n/a

60+:

n/a

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Narcolepsy (brain's inability to regulate sleep-wake cycles normally): 17 people, 17.00%
  2. Cataplexy (loss of muscle tone accompanied by full conscious awareness): 15 people, 15.00%
  3. Depression: 6 people, 6.00%
  4. Stress And Anxiety: 5 people, 5.00%
  5. Heavy Or Prolong Menstrual Bleeding: 5 people, 5.00%

* 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 ethinyl estradiol; etonogestrel and medroxyprogesterone acetate (the active ingredients of Nuvaring and Provera, respectively), and Nuvaring 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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