Treats the symptoms of menopause or removal of the ovaries.Estropipate is an estrogen female hormone
Brand Names:
Ogen .625, Ogen 2.5, Ogen 1.25, Ortho-Est
Contraindications:
You should not use estropipate if you are pregnant (or may become pregnant) or breastfeeding. You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any estrogens. Before using estropipate, tell your doctor if you have known or suspected breast cancer, unusual vaginal bleeding, or a history of blood clots
Uses:
Tablet
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
May be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
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 dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Storage:
Store at room temperature in a closed container.
Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine 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
Warnings:
Check with your doctor before taking estropipate if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, seizure disorders (epilepsy), high blood calcium or triglyceride levels, breast lumps, migraine headaches, heart disorders, or liver or kidney problems.
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:
