Angelique

hormone ## I specifically requested bioidentical hormone replacement therapy and my Ob/Gyn prescribed Angelique. I wonder if it has a brand name if it truly is bioidentical. ## In case anyone else is seeking the same information, the answer is no. The natural, bio-identical hormones cannot be patented or trademarked, since they are natural substances. It is similar to a vitamin, which cannot be patented or trademarked either, for the same reasons. Something can only be patented/trademarked when it is, in some way, unique. Such as when vitamins undergo specially processing and have special stuff added to make them a proprietary formula. The same is true of hormones, the synthetic ones that are created can be patented, but the natural ones cannot. When it comes to the natural, bio-identic...

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Hi. I started Angelique 2 weeks ago. My last period was in Nov 2012. At the moment I am getting terrible headaches, Anxiousness, Heart Palpitations and like period pains by my ovaries. Is this normal? Kind regards Dawn ## Hi Dawn, I've heard that it can take up to three months to really know how if the birth control you are taking is doing its job and working with your body, but everyone is different of course and sometimes you can tell early on. I had a similar experience with birth control, I was on Seasonique and it was working great, then the insurance company decided that they didn't want to cover brand names so I got switched to a generic; without notice. I experienced all the same issues as well as horrible acne within a short period of time. I didn't realize what was...

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Do I need to take Angelique with meals or at certain time of the day? ## No, not necessarily, but taking it will food may help minimize some of the side effects it can cause, such as nausea and dizziness. And you should try to take it around the same time each day, basically keeping each dose as close to 24 hours apart as possible. Are there any other questions I can help with? Learn more Angeliq details here. ## Will I put on weight taking these pills?

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I am on this drug but it is very expensive. Are there coupons out there or other options? ## Yes experience all symptoms of menopause my doctor recommended Angelique but to expensive is there another way to get this? Thank you ## Need to see if possible a discount on Angeliq ## I'm sorry, but the only coupon I found for this, from the manufacturer is no longer available. Angeliq contains Estradiol and Drospirenone, so as an HRT is fairly new to the market and there aren't any generic versions available. The only advice I can really give is to talk to your doctor about the fact that the medication is too expensive and see what your other options are. Are there any comments or questions? ## I started taking Angeliq almost a year ago. I think I've started on the wrong place in ...

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My hair is falling out but the handful. . I am on a lot of medication for ankalosing Spondylitis including Enbrel and methotrexate. . I started the Enbrel and the Angelique at about the same time and don't know what is causing this sudden hair loss. . It's a huge amount of hair so I am very confused concerned ## It might be due to the Methotrexate, the NIH does list hair loss as a possible side effect of it, along with nausea, loss of libido, nausea, and dehydration. However, it is not listed for either of the others. You may want to check with your doctor to be sure, you might need to switch to a different medication. Are these the only medications you take? ## hello. iv been taking metho and etanercept for r/a for 6yrs now and im glad to say at 56 i still have a full head of h...

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Hi,will angelique cause my BP to be lowered . I always has high BP but now since i started on Angelique ,my BP is low.Does it also cause stomach cramps , headaces and weeling weak. Is there a substitue for Angelique Thanks usha ## Hi, Usha! There is a chance that it may help to lower your blood pressure, because some blood pressure issues can be caused or aggravated by a hormonal imbalance. Thus, rectifying the hormonal imbalance also helps to correct the blood pressure problem. And yes, it can cause side effects like that, you may also experience acne, moodiness and weight gain. However, I don't know if there is a substitute there. Have you asked your doctor or pharmacist/chemist?

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I am on my second month of taking Angelique and have started bleeding like a dark discharge. Also quite emotional all the time. The only reason I wanted to go on this was because of my hot flushes. How long will the bleeding last and is there anything else I can take instead of hormone tabs? ## Hello, Margie! How are you? Those can be normal side effects of HRT, according to the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness and headache. Some SSRI antidepressants can help alleviate such symptoms, for example, in the U.S., Prozac/Fluoxetine is often used in low doses. Its typical side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache and dry mouth. It's something you could ask your doctor about trying. Is there anything else I can help with? ## I started taking angeliq four weeks...

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How long does it take to wean off angelique? I have been on it for ten years and my estrogen is apparently very high. My doctor said to just stop. I am on metagenics licorice plus. ## Hello, Libby! How are you? If your doctor said you should just stop taking it, then you should follow their instructions. There is really no need to taper, especially if your estrogen is high, as you won't likely have any severe withdrawal effects, according to the NIH. Are you on any other medications?

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I started second packet of Angeliq and after taking the second tablet on the 30, I started with a brown discharge and then started bleeding, not hugely but everyday since. Is this normal, will it eventually stop? Not sure what to do. ## This is a hormonal product and it can be normal to experience such side effects for the first 3 months of use, while your body adjusts to it. However, have you consulted your doctor about it?

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The side effects of Angelique Hormonal Replacement tablets, please. Many thanks! ## Angelique contains the main active ingredients Estradiol + Drospirenone. Side effects of hormone replacement/birth control pills can vary on an individual basis, since everyone is different. Some common side effects of Estradiol + Drospirenone may include: "Back pain; breast tenderness, pain, or enlargement; headache; mild hair loss; nausea; nervousness; stomach cramps, bloating, or pain; vaginal spotting or breakthrough bleeding; vomiting; weight changes." More serious side effects such as severe allergic reactions, severe pain in random places, random bleeding, etc.. should be reported to your doctor immediately. I hope this helps!

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I have been prescribed Angelique for hair thinning and lack of energy, after discontinuing Oestogel/crinone combination, a year ago. I have Atrial fibrillation and take one Viazem 300mg daily ## Hello, Rose! How are you? You can take the Angelique, if your doctor approves, but you should be aware that there is a risk of it elevated your heart rate and blood pressure. Thus, you should be being monitored regularly by your doctor. The FDA lists the typical side effects as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and PMS-like symptoms. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Does Angeliq cause weight gain? ## Hello, Charley! How are you? Almost all hormone risk causing weight gain, that's just a hazard with trying to adjust the natural levels of them in the body. It doesn't happen to everyone that takes them, but yes, it is a risk. You may also experience nausea, dizziness and headache. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hello l have been on Angelique for so many years, they cannot get stock any where, one good thing the pharmacy said that l should not on Angelique for so many years, l should be off it, one good thing they dont have stock to my benefit if that's the case, the only other thing would l gain weight if l stop !@ thanks

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what are the side effects when taking angelique pills/capsule? ## Angeliq is a type of hormonal replacement therapy, it contains Drospirenone and Ethinyl Estradiol. Any type of hormonal medication, even contraceptives, could cause side effects, such as nausea, headache, weight gain and breakthrough bleeding. Is there anything else I can help with? ## Hi I'm On Angeliq, for close to two months, I have been bleeding for a month now some days heay some days light.

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I have been taking Angelique for about 9 months. I am 57 years old and was having extreme vaginal dryness and hot flashes. Two months after beginning Angelique, my mammogram and a sonogram showed cysts in my right breast. 6 months later, one cyst had grown by 5mm. The cyst was aspirated and benign. My doctor says it is my choice if I want to get off the Angelique. Will I be facing multiple cyst aspirations and possible cancer if I continue the Angelique? ## There is no way anyone can give you a definitive answer to that, hormones have been known to cause these types of problems in some women, but there is also no way to say for sure that cysts would not have developed if you weren't taking it, either. Angeliq is an HRT that contains Drospirenone and Estradiol and HRT is not recommen...

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i am on Angelique for two weeks and has a family history of breast cancer. Is it safe to use it as i also had hepatitis A in 2014. But my liver is more than okay now. ## Any type of hormonal supplementation could increase your risk of cancer, including breast cancer, according to the NIH. Why was it prescribed? Are you on any other medications? Its other side effects may include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability, and PMS-like symptoms.

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Angelique is a product of Schering_Plough drug company used for Hormonal replacement therapy.Aside from its main ingredients Estradiol and Drosperinone does it have other components? ## what are the side effects, if any, of Angelique Hormones? Thanks. ## i having pms since i am turning 52 is taking angelique safe for me? ## I have just started on Anjelia hormone replacement pill for unbearable hot flashes. I have not had a relief since I started for three days now. My gyn. gave me a sample box to see if it will help and then I will use the prescription. Is this a helpful drug and what are the side effects. Thank you. ## Hi there, I too am new to HRT, I have been on Angeliq for four days, I have had no relief, in fact I have had increased burning/sweating, and last night I was up for at ...

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hello, I am away and rainout of Angeliq tablets. Silly me, but medical aid full of nonsense in giving another pack in advance,however thought a week off was not to serious. I have been off a week soon, and started bleeding after two days. A brown discharge then to red normal bleeding discharge. Is this normal. I have been on Angeliq for 6 years with supervision of my Gynae. I recently had a polyp removed and they are insisting that if another polyp re-occurs I should have the insertion of the Mirena ring which has less of the one hormone that causes polyps. I heard though that the Mirena has had major problems/side effects as do most tablets etc. Which is better? Any natural remedies as last resort.

Can anglique be used as an oral contraceptive aswell ## Angeliq contains a form of Estradiol and Drospirenone, it is a form of HRT and no, these are not designed to be used as contraceptives. When on HRT, it is advised that women use another means of non-hormonal contraceptive. Are there any other questions? ## I have been on Livial for some time and am still having hot flushes and sweats. Would Angelique be better for me?

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I followed dr. procedure to withdrawal after 4 yrs.: every other day, every third day. I have had stomach upset - like morning sickness. Is this part of the withdrawal? ## Yes, that is generally a normal withdrawal symptom that can occur, you may also experience fever, chills and diarrhea. What specific medication are you talking about?

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My doctor had me on Angelique for nine months now. I have decided to stop taking angelique cold turkey, now I have started bleeding. How long is this bleeding going to last and is it normal to have a bleeding like a period. I haven't had a period in 7 yrs now. ## Yes, that can be a normal withdrawal effect, when you stop such a medication, according to the U.S. FDA. You may also experience nausea, headache and PMS-like symptoms. However, you should have things checked out by your doctor to be safe, especially if the bleeding gets heavy, or continues after a few weeks. Is there anything I can help with?

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