Prescribed Prometrium After IUI. Tastes Very Bad. Feel Vomiting. Can I Take Orally?

Posted on Thu, 17 Oct 2013

Medically reviewed by Ask A Doctor - 24x7 Medical Review Team

Thu, 17 Oct 2013 Answered on

Tue, 5 Nov 2013 Last reviewed on

Question : My fertility specialist prescribed ne prometrium 200mg three times a day for 15 days after i had my iui done on monday (3days ago). He told me to poke a hole in the capsule and keep it under my tongue until it dissolves for better absorption. My problem whith this is that it tastes very disgusting and since its not made to be used sublingually the capsule takes forever to dissolve. Im worried that im not going to be able to be compliant with this medication because of the horrible taste. I have even vomited from the taste already. Cant i just take it orally?

Answered by Dr. Mahesh Koregol (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
take orally

Detailed Answer:
Hi, these are progesterone medicines. They are definitely bitter to taste. They can be taken orally and swallowed with a glass of water. Absolutely no problem. No need to take sublingually since it tastes bad. I hope your doubt is cleared. Regards, Dr. Mahesh Koregol. IVF & Infertility Specialist

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar