Prescription drugs, discount drugs, drugs store, drugs testing
Esterified Estrogens (Oral)
Treats symptoms of menopause or removal of the ovaries, and may also be used to relieve some symptoms of breast and prostate cancer
Brand Names:
Menest
Contraindications:
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to estrogens. You should not use if you are pregnant (or think you may be pregnant), if you are breastfeeding, or if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding. You should not use if you have heart or circulation problems (including a history of blood clots) or breast cancer
Uses:
Tablet
-
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
If a dose is missed:
-
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
-
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
-
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
-
Store at room temperature; protect from heat, moisture, and direct light.
-
Keep all medicines out of the reach of children.
Special precautions:
Before taking, tell your doctor and pharmacist if you are allergic to any medications. tell your doctor and pharmacist what prescription and nonprescription medications, vitamins, nutritional supplements, and herbal products you are taking. tell your doctor if you have or have ever had heart failure or liver disease. tell your doctor if you are pregnant, plan to become pregnant, or are breast-feeding. If you become pregnant while taking, call your doctor
-
Tell your doctor if you are currently taking blood thinners (such as Coumadin®).
Warnings:
-
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart, liver, or kidney disease, or depression.
-
Regular visits to your doctor (usually every 6 months to 1 year) are needed while taking this medicine.
-
Large doses of this medicine taken over long periods of time may increase the risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.
-
Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed) check with your doctor about whether you should also take progesterone.
Side Effects:
Tell your doctor if any of these symptoms are severe or do not go away:
-
Severe stomach pain or swelling
-
Heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding
-
Chest or leg (calf) pain
-
Shortness of breath
-
Severe headache or vomiting
-
Breast lumps
-
Mild nausea or vomiting
-
Bloated feeling
-
Mild dizziness
-
Headache
-
Changes in sexual desire
-
Swollen or tender breasts
-
Fluid retention and weight gain
-
Contact lens discomfort
-
Depressed mood
Copyright © 2001-2005 Ebae.net All rights reserved
Information provided on Ebae.net is for informational purposes only
and is not a substitute for professional medical advice.
Only your healthcare provider should diagnose your healthcare problems and prescribe treatment.
Best searches: Medcatalog Search Engine Best Search
Other searches: Yahoo Google Msn
ÏÀÐÀÏËÀÒÈÍ
ÏÀÐÀÖÅÒÀÌÎË
ÏÀÐÀÖÅÒÀÌÎË
ÏÀÐÈÅÒ
ÏÀÐËÎÄÅË
ÏÀÐÎÄÈÓÌ
ÏÀÐÒÓÑÈÑÒÅÍ
ÏÀÐÒÓÑÈÑÒÅÍ