I was prescribed Deviry 10 mg Tablet once daily for 10 days, as I had missed my period for more than a month. After taking the first tablet, I got my period the next day. Should I continue taking the remaining tablets or stop? | Apollo Pharmacy

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I was prescribed Deviry 10 mg Tablet once daily for 10 days, as I had missed my period for more than a month. After taking the first tablet, I got my period the next day. Should I continue taking the remaining tablets or stop?

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I was prescribed Deviry 10 mg Tablet once daily for 10 days, as I had missed my period for more than a month. After taking the first tablet, I got my period the next day. Should I continue taking the remaining tablets or stop?

Asked by Female, 22 · 8 days ago

Chandrakanta Jena

Pharm D

6 days ago

Deviry 10 mg Tablet contains medroxyprogesterone acetate, a hormone medicine that helps regulate the menstrual cycle. It is commonly prescribed for missed periods (amenorrhoea) and abnormal uterine bleeding. Getting your period after taking the first tablet does not necessarily mean that you should stop the medicine. Whether you should continue the remaining tablets depends on why your doctor prescribed this medication and your individual menstrual history. Do not stop the medicine or change the dose without consulting your doctor, as stopping it early may affect the treatment outcome or cause irregular bleeding. It is best to inform your doctor that your period started after the first dose. Your doctor can advise whether you should complete the 10-day course or stop the medicine based on your condition.

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