Bontril Slow-Release Capsules and Provera Oral

• Generic Name: phendimetrazine
• Dosage Forms: tablet, capsule
• Other Brand Names: Bontril, Melfiat, Bontril PDM

Bontril (phendimetrazine) is similar to an amphetamine. Phendimetrazine stimulates the central nervous system (nerves and brain), which increases your heart rate and blood pressure and decreases your appetite.

Bontril is used together with diet and exercise to treat obesity.

Bontril may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

• Generic Name: medroxyprogesterone
• Dosage Forms: tablet
• Other Brand Names: Provera, Depo-Provera, Depo-subQ provera 104, Depo-Provera Contraceptive

Medroxyprogesterone is used to treat amenorrhea (unusual stopping of menstrual periods) and abnormal uterine bleeding. It is also used to prevent endometrial hyperplasia (thickening of the lining of the uterus or womb) in women who are taking conjugated estrogens. This medicine is a progestin hormone.

This medicine is available only with your doctor's prescription.