CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)
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CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (By mouth)
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment
Conjugated Estrogens (KON-joo-gated ES-troe-jenz), Methyltestosterone (meth-il-tes-TOS-te-rone) Treats symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. This medicine is a combination of hormones.
When To Not Use CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)
You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to estrogens or androgens (testosterone), or if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, or have any vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by a doctor. You should not use this medicine if you have severe liver disease, heart or circulation problems, a history of blood clots, or breast cancer.
How Should You Use CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)
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- Your doctor will tell you how much of this medicine to take and how often. Do not take more medicine or take it more often than your doctor tells you to.
- Try to take your medicine at the same time each day while you are using it. If a dose is missed:
- If you miss a dose or forget to take your medicine, take it as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to take the medicine and skip the missed dose.
- Do not use extra medicine to make up for a missed dose.
Proper CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage
Store CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.
What To Avoid While Using CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)
Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.
- Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners (Coumadin®), anisindione (Miradon®), or thyroid medicine (levothyroxine, Synthroid®).
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings
- Make sure your doctor knows if you have asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart disease, kidney disease, liver disease, or mental depression.
- Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine (usually every 6 months to 1 year). Be sure to keep all appointments.
- If you have not had a hysterectomy (surgery to remove the uterus), ask your doctor about whether you should also take another female hormone called progesterone.
- 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.
CONJUGATED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects
Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
- Lightheadedness or fainting, changes in your vision
- Lumps in your breast
- Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, pain in your chest or leg (calf)
- Pain or burning when you urinate
- Severe headache or vomiting, dizziness, slurred speech
- Shortness of breath, coughing up blood
- Stomach pain, swelling, or tenderness
- Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown cause
- Yellow skin or eyes If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
- Joint or muscle pain
- Mood changes, loss of interest in sex
- Nausea, diarrhea, stomach upset, bloated feeling
- Skin changes or unusual hair growth
- Swollen or tender breasts
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