Progesterone and Face oedema - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Face oedema is reported as a side effect among people who take Progesterone (progesterone), especially for people who are female, 40-49 old, also take Pegasys, and have Hepatitis c.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Face oedema when taking Progesterone. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 20,008 people who have side effects when taking Progesterone from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Progesterone?

Progesterone has active ingredients of progesterone. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 21,022 Progesterone users. Check the latest studies of Progesterone.

What is Face oedema?

Face oedema (swelling of face) is found to be associated with 1,322 drugs and 2,110 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Face oedema.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

20,008 people reported to have side effects when taking Progesterone.
Among them, 32 people (0.16%) have Face oedema.

Among these 32 people:

What is the gender of people who have Face oedema when taking Progesterone? *

female: 100 %
male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Face oedema when taking Progesterone? *

What are other drugs people take besides Progesterone? *

Vx-950: 7 people, 21.88%
Copegus: 7 people, 21.88%
Pegasys: 7 people, 21.88%
Premarin: 4 people, 12.50%
Synthroid: 3 people, 9.38%
Cytomel: 3 people, 9.38%
Triprolidine Hydrochloride: 2 people, 6.25%
Polaramine: 2 people, 6.25%
Lansoprazole: 2 people, 6.25%
Magnesium: 2 people, 6.25%

What are other side effects people have besides Face oedema? *

Rashes (redness): 10 people, 31.25%
Periorbital Oedema (swelling around the eyes): 6 people, 18.75%
Eyelid Oedema (eyelids are swollen and contain excessive fluid): 4 people, 12.50%
Itching: 4 people, 12.50%
Weight Increased: 3 people, 9.38%
Chest Pain: 3 people, 9.38%
Dizziness: 3 people, 9.38%
Eye Pain: 3 people, 9.38%
Fluid Retention (an abnormal accumulation of fluid in the blood): 3 people, 9.38%
Headache (pain in head): 3 people, 9.38%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

Hepatitis C: 9 people, 28.12%
Thyroid Diseases: 2 people, 6.25%
Skin Wrinkling (wrinkle on skin): 2 people, 6.25%
Rashes (redness): 2 people, 6.25%
Otitis Media (inflammation of the middle ear): 2 people, 6.25%
Skin Ulcer: 1 person, 3.12%
Primary Pulmonary Hypertension (primary high blood pressure that affects the arteries in the lungs and the right side of your heart): 1 person, 3.12%
High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 3.12%
Gastroenteritis Viral (inflammation of stomach and intestine caused by virus infection): 1 person, 3.12%
Food Poisoning (poison in food): 1 person, 3.12%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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Browse all the drugs that are associated with Face oedema:

Face oedema (1,322 drugs)

Browse all the conditions that are associated with Face oedema:

Face oedema (2,110 conditions)

How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on progesterone (the active ingredients of Progesterone) and Progesterone (the brand name). 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.

Who is eHealthMe?

With medical big data and proven AI/ML algorithms, eHealthMe provides a platform for everyone to run phase IV clinical trials. We study millions of patients and 5,000 more each day. Results of our real-world drug study have been referenced on 800+ peer-reviewed medical publications, including The Lancet, Mayo Clinic Proceedings, and Nature. Our analysis results are available to researchers, health care professionals, patients (testimonials), and software developers (open API).

WARNING, DISCLAIMER, USE FOR PUBLICATION

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