USA Script Helpers understands the importance of Premarin and how millions of American women use this medication. Premarin comes in various forms. Premarin tablets contain conjugated estrogens, a mixture of estrogen hormones. Estrogen is a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. Estrogen is necessary for many processes in the body. It is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal changes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.
Premarin is also used to replace estrogen in women with ovarian failure or other conditions that cause a lack of natural estrogen in the body. Do not use if you are pregnant. This may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.
Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Estrogen should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia. Have regular physical exams and self-examine your breasts for lumps on a monthly basis while using Premarin.
USA Script Helpers informs its’ readers that you should not use Premarin if you are allergic to estrogens, or if you have: ublnusual vaginal eeding that has not been checked by a doctor; liver disease; a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot; an increased risk of having blood clots due to a heart problem or a hereditary blood disorder; or a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.
USA Script Helpers advises to not use Premarin if you are pregnant. Be sure to inform your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment. Using this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, if you are overweight, or if you smoke.
Estrogen should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia. To make sure this medicine is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have ever had: a hysterectomy; heart disease; liver problems, or jaundice caused by pregnancy or taking hormones; kidney disease; gallbladder disease; asthma; epilepsy or other seizure disorder; migraines; lupus; endometriosis or uterine fibroid tumors; hereditary angioedema; porphyria (a genetic enzyme disorder that causes symptoms affecting the skin or nervous system); a thyroid disorder; or high levels of calcium in your blood.
Use of Premarin may increase your risk of cancer for the following: breast, uterus, or ovaries. Talk with your doctor about these risks. It may not be safe to breastfeed while using Premarin. Estrogen can slow breast milk production. Tell your doctor if you are breastfeeding.
HOW TO USE THE MEDICATION:
Take this medication by mouth with or without food as directed by your doctor. The dosage is based on your medical condition and response to treatment.
Take this medication regularly to get the most benefit from it. To help you remember, take it at the same time(s) each day as directed. Follow your dosing schedule carefully. Do not increase your dose or take this medication more often or for a longer time than directed. Tell your doctor if your condition does not improve or if it worsens.
WHAT TO AVOID
Avoid smoking. It can greatly increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack while using conjugated estrogens. Grapefruit and grapefruit juice may interact with conjugated estrogens and lead to unwanted side effects. Avoid the use of grapefruit products.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, nausea/vomiting, bloating, breast tenderness, headache, or weight changes may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, tell your doctor or pharmacist promptly. Tell your doctor promptly if you see the tablet in your stool. Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.
Inform your doctor right away if you have any serious side effects, including: mental/mood changes (such as depression, memory loss), breast lumps, unusual vaginal bleeding (such as spotting, breakthrough bleeding, prolonged/recurrent bleeding), increased or new vaginal irritation/itching/odor/discharge, severe stomach/abdominal pain, persistent nausea/vomiting, yellowing eyes/skin, dark urine, swelling hands/ankles/feet, increased thirst/urination. A very serious allergic reaction to this product is rare. However, get medical help right away if you notice any symptoms of a serious allergic reaction, including: rash, itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat), severe dizziness, trouble breathing.
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