All
of these products are used to reduce symptoms
of menopause, including feelings of warmth in
the face, neck, and chest; the sudden intense
episodes of heat and sweating known as "hot
flashes"; dry, itchy external genitals; and
vaginal irritatiion.
Estradiol
1mg tab (30 pills)
$44.99
Estradiol 2mg tab (30
pills)
$46.99
ESTRADIOL DRUG INFO
IMPORTANT NOTE:
The following information is intended to supplement, not substitute
for, the expertise and judgment of your physician, pharmacist
or other healthcare professional. It should not be construed
to indicate that use of the drug is safe, appropriate, or
effective for you. Consult your healthcare professional before
using this drug.
ESTROGENS - ORAL (ESS-trow-jens, conjugated)
COMMON BRAND NAME(S): Cenestin,
Estinyl, Estrace, Menest, Ogen, Premarin, Tace WARNING: This
drug has been reported to increase the chance of womb (endometrial)
cancer in women who have been through menopause. This risk
appears to depend on the length of time this drug is used
and the amount of estrogen per dose. If you use this drug
for an extended period, you should be evaluated at least every
6 months. If you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, notify
your doctor promptly. This medication is not effective in
preventing or treating a tendency toward miscarriages (natural
habitual abortion) nor the threat of miscarriage. This drug
must not be used during pregnancy because its use may result
in birth defects or cancer later in the child's life. If you
become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, consult your
doctor immediately to discuss the risk to the fetus. USES:This
medication is a hormone and is given to women who no longer
produce the proper amount. It is used to reduce menopause
symptoms (e.g., hot flashes), for brittle bones (osteoporosis),
and treats certain cancers in both men and women.
HOW TO USE: May be taken
with food or immediately after a meal to prevent stomach upset.
Take this medication as prescribed. Follow the dosing schedule
carefully. Be sure to ask your doctor if you have any questions.
SIDE EFFECTS: May
cause dizziness, lightheadedness, headache, stomach upset,
bloating, or nausea. These effects should disappear as your
body adjusts to the medication. Notify your doctor if you
experience: severe depression, calf pain, sudden severe headache,
chest pain, shortness of breath, lumps in the breast, weakness
or tingling in the arms or legs, yellowing of the eyes or
skin, changes in vaginal bleeding (spotting, breakthrough
bleeding, prolonged or complete stoppage of bleeding), stomach
pain, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above,
contact your doctor or pharmacist.
PRECAUTIONS:Before
you take this medication, tell your doctor your entire medical
history, including: family medical history (especially breast
lumps and cancer), high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma,
epilepsy (seizures), migraine headaches, liver disease, heart
disease, kidney disease, depression, toxemia (high blood pressure
during pregnancy), jaundice (yellowing skin/eyes) during pregnancy,
excessive weight gain and fluid retention (bloating) during
menstrual cycle, uterine fibroid tumor, abnormal vaginal bleeding,
blood clots or stroke, cholesterol or lipid problems, gallbladder
disease. Before having surgery, tell the doctor that you take
this drug. Depending on strength, this drug may cause a patchy,
darkening of the skin on the face (melasma). Higher strengths
are more likely to cause melasma. Sunlight may intensify this
darkening and you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure
and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding use of sunscreens
and protective clothing. Cigarette smoking can increase the
chance of blood-clots while taking this medication (especially
in women past the age of 35). This drug should not be used
during pregnancy. If you become pregnant or think you may
be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately. This drug may
be excreted into breast milk and its use is not recommended
while breast-feeding. Consult your doctor before breast-feeding. DRUG INTERACTIONS: Tell
your doctor of all prescription and nonprescription drugs
you may use, especially of: hydantoins (e.g., phenytoin),
barbiturates (e.g., phenobarbital), corticosteroids (e.g.,
prednisone). This product can affect the results of certain
lab tests. Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors
know you use this drug. Do not start or stop any medicine
without doctor or pharmacist approval.
OVERDOSE:If
overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center
or emergency room immediately. Symptoms of overdose may include
nausea/vomiting or stoppage of periods. NOTES:Do
not share this medication with others. MISSED DOSE:If
you miss a dose, take as soon as remembered; do not take if
it is almost time for the next dose, instead, skip the missed
dose and resume your usual dosing schedule. Do not "double-up"
the dose to catch up.
STORAGE: Store
at room temperature between 59 and 86 degrees F (between 15
and 30 degrees C) away from moisture and sunlight. Do not
store in the bathroom.
