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Estratest HS /Estrogen at Alfaus.com Prescription Drugs Pharmacy

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.

Estrace /Estrogen may increase the risk of heart attack, stroke, breast cancer, endometrial cancer, and blood clots in the lungs or legs. Tell your doctor if you smoke and if you have or have ever had a heart attack; a stroke; blood clots; high blood pressure; high blood levels of cholesterol or fats; or diabetes. If you are having surgery or will be on bedrest, talk to your doctor about stopping Estrace /Estrogen at least 4 to 6 weeks before the surgery or bedrest. If you experience any of the following side effects, call your doctor immediately: sudden, severe headache; sudden, severe vomiting; sudden partial or complete loss of vision; speech problems; dizziness or faintness; weakness or numbness of an arm or a leg; unusual vaginal bleeding; crushing chest pain or chest heaviness; coughing up blood; sudden shortness of breath; or calf pain. Talk to your doctor about the risks and benefits of taking Estratest HS (Estrogen).

Online Estratest HS (Estrogen) Use Indication:

Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen is a hormone, a substance produced by the body. It is needed for normal growth and development of female sex organs and for functions such as bearing children. During menopause, the body's production of Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen is decreased. Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen replacement is used for symptoms associated with menopause: hot flashes (feelings of warmth in the face, neck, and chest), sweating, sleep disturbance, vaginal discomfort (dryness and itchiness), poor concentration, and irritability. It also is used in the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women and breast and prostate cancer in men.

Estratest - Estratest HS /Estrogen is also used with diet, calcium supplements, and exercise to slow the progression of osteoporosis, a disease common in women after menopause resulting in bones that break easily.

How should this medicine be used?

Estratest HS /Estrogen comes as a tablet to take by mouth, patches to apply externally to the skin, and as a cream to be inserted into the vagina.

Oral Estratest HS /Estrogen is usually taken by mouth with food or milk either every day or on a cyclical basis: once a day for 21 days and then none for 7 days; then the cycle is repeated. However, for treating cancer it usually is taken three times a day every day for at least 3 months.

Estratest /Estrogen skin patches are usually applied either once or twice weekly for three weeks (on the same days each week), followed by 1 week without the drug (patch); then the cycle is repeated. The package is designed to help you remember when to apply fresh skin patches.

To apply a Estratest /Estrogen skin patch, follow the directions provided and these steps:

• Remove the skin patch from its protective pouch and peel off the protective strip, exposing the adhesive surface.

• Place the adhesive side against a clean, dry, and not excessively hairy area of skin on the trunk of your body, preferably your abdomen (not your waistline or breasts, since tight clothing may rub the patch). Do not apply the patch to oily, broken, or irritated skin.

• Press the Estratest HS /Estrogen patch on the selected site firmly with the palm of your hand for about 10 seconds, making sure that the edges adhere to your skin. If the patch accidentally comes off, you can either reapply it or apply a fresh patch, but follow your regular dosing schedule.

Remove and discard the Estratest HS /Estrogen patch and apply a fresh patch according to the schedule prescribed by your doctor. To prevent skin irritation, use a different site for each application and wait at least 1 week before using a particular area again. Used patches should be cut up and disposed in a way that keeps them out of reach of children and pets.

To use the vaginal cream, your doctor will set up a dosage schedule for you. If you are to use it once a day, it is best to use it at bedtime. Follow the directions that come with the Estratest HS /Estrogen vaginal cream and these steps:

• Fill the special applicator that comes with the cream to the level indicated.

• Lie on your back with your knees drawn upward and spread apart.

• Gently insert the applicator into the vagina; then push the plunger to release the medication.

• Withdraw the applicator.

• Discard the applicator if it is disposable. If the applicator is reusable, pull it apart and clean it with soap and warm water after each use.

• Wash your hands promptly.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor any questions you have about using the Estratest HS /Estrogen vaginal cream. You may wish to wear a sanitary napkin after inserting the cream to keep your clothes clean.

Follow the directions on your prescription label carefully, and ask your doctor or pharmacist to explain any part you do not understand. Take  Estratest /Estrogen exactly as directed. Do not take more or less of it or take it more often than prescribed by your doctor. Do not stop taking Estratest HS /Estrogen without talking to your doctor.

Ask your pharmacist or doctor for a copy of the manufacturer's information for the patient.