Premarin

Conjugated Estrogens

Conjugated estrogens (CEs), or conjugated equine estrogens (CEEs), sold under the brand name Premarin among others, is an estrogen medication which is used in menopausal hormone therapy and for various other indications.[5][3][1][6] It is a mixture of the sodium salts of estrogen conjugates found in horses, such as estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate.[1][6][5] CEEs are available in ...

Conjugated Estrogens

Conjugated estrogens (CEs), or conjugated equine estrogens (CEEs), sold under the brand name Premarin among others, is an estrogen medication which is used in menopausal hormone therapy and for various other indications.[5][3][1][6] It is a mixture of the sodium salts of estrogen conjugates found in horses, such as estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate.[1][6][5] CEEs are available in ...

I am going through menopause I've got hot flushes and I am too scared to use HRT, now my vagina is feeling a bit dry, my doctor gave me Premaric Cream. I haven't used it as yet but I read the pamphlet the risks out ways the benefit. Please help is there anything that I can use to stop these besides taking the drug meds? Natural stuff maybe...I can't even socialize especially at night because of hot flushes . ## Hello, Thembi! How are you? I am not sure if they are available where you live, but you may want to check a natural supplement store or vitamin shop to see if they carry bioidentical hormones. Research by PubMed has shown them to be much safer than the synthetic ones like Premarin, but to still be effective. You might even be able to order them online. Their typical s...

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Is there a generic version of Premarin> ## Yes, I started on Premarin in 1984 when I had a hysterectomy at the age of 32. I took it until 4 years ago. That's when I switched to a generic that I buy from Mexico, (I live 8 miles from the border). It has been working just great all this time. Same dose, I can tell no difference plus it comes 100 to a bottle for .625 for $17.00. Can't beat it. I researched it on the web also. I like to know exactly what I take ahead of time.

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I'm experiencing a significant amount of hair loss at age 71 which has been going on for a year or so. I use 1/2 gram of Premarin vaginal cream once weekly. Has anyone else experienced hair loss due to this drug? ## Premarin is an Estrogen hormone. It is very hard to say whether the hair loss could be related to a health condition, the hormones or age and since this site is not medical professionals, we can't even begin to guess. Have you tried asking your doctor about it? Some women do naturally lose their hair with age, just like men do. ## I am experiencing bloating when not taking it, stomach cramps, shortness of breath and it looked like I passed a clot recently after severe stomach pain and burning intercourse. Should I stop taking elrredin - I went to mexico because I hav...

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I have a unopened 3 mo supply of premarin that I do not want to take. What can I do with it? Any suggestions I just received it in the mail today. I am using vagifem instead. ## i like to kno if i can have it wat dose it is ## flush it down the toilet

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I HAVE CELIACS AND AM TRYING TO FIGURE OUT IF MY MEDS ARE GLUTEN FREE AND THIS IS JUST ONE OF THEM JUST LOOKING FOR HELP. I ALSO HAVE MS SO I AM ON A FEW MEDS AND HAVE A FEW THINGS GOING ON CHRISSY ## I Have celiacs and I am wondering the same thing?

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Is Elrredin like Premarin? ## I filled rx of elrredin 0.625 in Tijuana and had been taking premarin 1.25. I started taking premarin 2 1/2 yrs ago for insanely horrible night sweats, cold flashes, hot flashes, mood swings etc. I started cutting the pills in 1/2 about 6 months ago and found that to be O.K. most of the time but every few days I went back on the full dosage for 2 or 3 days when I could feel the sweats/flashes coming back on. As I mentioned I bought the Elrredin 0.625 and was promised by the pharmacist it was the same thing. I started taking one pill a day. I quickly bumped that up to 2 and even at 2 I am having night sweats and hot flashes during the day. Does anyone know why? I have searched the internet, translated all the spanish and the info doesn't answer my questi...

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Could you tell me how long the side effects of premarin last I am only on 0.3mg and I have been experiencing bad stomach pains feeling bloated and feeling irritated I have only been taking them 2 weeks should I go and see my doctor to discuss this I changed to these from Estelle solo as they were causing me bad skin rashes any advice would be great ## Hello, Lisa! How are you? When taking a hormonal medication it can take about 3 months, or so, for the side effects to taper off and go away. As listed by the U.S. FDA, you may also experience nausea, dizziness, headache and PMS-like symptoms. Thus, it would be best to wait a bit to see if things change, but if they don't, or if they get worse, you should see your doctor. Is there anything else I can help with?

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Reddish brown oval pill. I would like to know more about this medication. ## Here's some info I have This medicine is a female hormone and is usually given to women who do not produce the proper amount. It is used to reduce menopause symptoms (such as hot flashes or vaginal dryness), to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) in some post-menopausal women, to treat certain cancers in men and women (such as certain types of metastatic breast cancer or androgen-dependent prostate cancer), or to treat low estrogen levels caused by certain conditions. It may be used to treat other conditions as determined by your doctor. SIDE EFFECTS that may occur while taking this medicine include dizziness, gas, or nausea. If they continue or are bothersome, check with your doctor. CHECK WITH YOUR DOCTOR AS...

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I am on premarin and I've been noticing that the pills are coming out whole when I have a bowel movement why would that be? ## Hello, Renee! How are you? It is just the outer shell and is completely normal. Many medications use an outer coating that isn't digested, the medication inside is released and then the shell is expelled as waste. The FDA lists the typical side effects of Premarin as possibly including nausea, dizziness, headache and irritability. Is there anything else I can help with? ## No that was it thanks I just gotten scared when I saw it ## Just had my Premarin increased from .625mg to .09 mg because symptoms were not under control. Been taking 0.9 for one week and I'm having a lot of intense anxiety and insomnia. Will this anxiety go away? Is it common? How ...

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I had a total hysterectomy at age 33, I'm now 57. Do I absolutely still need to take this? I'm a smoker (1pk a day) & my Dr just had me sign a form that it is dangerous to my health! Do I really need it? ## Hello, Toots! How are you doing? That is entirely up to you. Unless someone is a danger to themselves or others, which caused some situation to occur where they are under court order, no one can force you to take any given medication. It is your choice and you are free to stop, if you don't feel comfortable taking it, anymore. If you stop taking it, the FDA warns that you may experience symptoms of menopause, which could include hot flushes, headache, irritability, and spotting. Some women need the assistance of HRT, some women don't. My mother-in-law is 70 and ne...

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I have just been advised to start Premarin Creme 2x/wk with use of pessary. I am 53 yo and in menopause. I am nervous about using an estrogen creme and/or any hormone therapy. Any thoughts about use and negative effects. ## Hello, B! How are you? I understand your concern. Many women do well with it, but yes, there are risks, such as increased risk of cancer and heart disease. The typical side effects of hormonal therapy, as listed by the FDA may include nausea, dizziness, headache, irritability and PMS-like symptoms. However, you don't have to use it. Whether your doctor recommends it, or not, it is still up to you. So, if you're not comfortable, no one can make you use it. What types of symptoms are you having? Some women do well taking a low dose of Prozac/Fluoxetine to allev...

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If you're going to take this drug understand that mares are kept pregnant for 11 months in stalls where they cannot turn around. There are many bioidentical alternatives that are better for you and do not involve the torture of animals.

I understand some males take conjugated estrogens for different indications. What if any side effects do men have when taking estrogen. My doctor gave me a female hormone to reduce breast enlargement when also using ANDROGEL(III) ## Hello, Kim! How are you? Mostly similar to what women experience, according to the FDA, you may experience headaches and irritability. However, on the other side, unlike women, it may change your hair growth, so you lose some facial or body hair, if you have any. Though, there's a good chance that the Androgen will prevent this. It's side effects are very similar, you may experience headaches, irritability and anxiety. Is there anything else I can help with?

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My period occurred early and the doctor prescribed a combination of: Premarine .625, Gestofit 100, Matital and Ovalife tablets. What are the functions of these medications? ## I have irregular periods for which I am taking Ovalife-met tablets that I started 1 month ago... I got my periods now and want to know if I can take Ovalife tablets during my periods? Is it safe? Please answer my question.

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purple like premarin ## This is generic Phenazopyridine 100mg, or brand name Pyridium, among others. It is used to relax the bladder muscles when one has bladder infection, other bladder muscle problems. Side effects include, discolored urine, drowsiness, blurred vision, among others.

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would like moreinformation on this drug. Is it bio-equivalent to Premarin? ## For anyone else looking for such information, they both contain estrogens, but without knowing the dosage, I can't say if they are completely the same. And these are synthetic hormones, so there are many risks associated with them, especially for older women and for smokers. Additionally, it isn't safe to take them, without also taking some type of Progesterone. And due to the risks, I strongly urge everyone to explore their other options first, such as using the natural bio-identical hormones. Are there any comments or questions?

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Do any of the following drugs have cough as a side affect: Premarin, Nexium, Detrol LA, or Alendronate? ## My doctor priscribed Ramistar 2.5, Cardace-5 and Telma-40 for my BP in the range of 140/100 to 160/110. All these 3 drugs showed the side effect of dry cough. Hence, now I have been advised to take Amlong-2.5 for High BP. Please inform me why there is a dry cough and which is the best medicine for my BP with less side effects specificaly dry cough. ## my mom takes TELDAY H for bp but for the past six months has developed coughing, no amoutte of medication has helped

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I'm 22 years old with irregular periods my doctor has jst put on premarin I started it on Sunday and Monday I realised I took the wrong day I didn't know there was days at the back of the card and she wanted me to take 8 a day I stop it on Monday is it a serious problem that I took the wrong day?