ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)

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Stopping Estratest


I had a full Hystorectomy 3 years ago, Iam 52 and Have been talking Estratest for 3 years. I stopped taking them 1 month ago. What can I expect to feel like? Thanks, Connie
by Connie Travis in Dallas, TX, 05/05/2008

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Drug and Prescription Information

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Medication Classification

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (By mouth)

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Brandname

Estratest, Estratest H.S., Syntest HS, Syntest DS

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) is used for the Treatment

Esterified Estrogens (es-TER-i-fide ES-troe-jenz), Methyltestosterone (meth-il-tes-TOS-te-rone) Treats symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes.Estrogens are female hormones and methyltestosterone is a male hormone.

When To Not Use ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to estrogens or androgens. You should not use if you are pregnant (or think you may be pregnant), if you are breastfeeding, or if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding. You should not use if you have severe liver disease, or have heart or circulation problems, including a history of blood clots, or breast cancer.

How Should You Use ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)

Tablet

  • Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
  • Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
  • You should not use two doses at the same time.

Proper ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Storage

Store ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using ESTERIFIED 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 (such as Coumadin®).

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Warnings

  • Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have asthma, sugar diabetes, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart disease, kidney disease, depressed mood, or liver disease.
  • You should see your doctor regularly (usually every 6 months to 1 year) while taking this medicine.
  • Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed), check with your doctor about whether you should also take 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.

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Severe stomach pain or swelling
  • Heavy vaginal bleeding
  • Chest or leg (calf) pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe headache or vomiting
  • Breast lumps
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Mild nausea or vomiting
  • Bloated feeling
  • Mild dizziness
  • Headache
  • Changes in sexual desire
  • Swollen or tender breasts
  • Fluid retention and weight gain
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Depressed mood

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet) Ratings

Overall Rating:

4.0****

 

(based on 2 reviews)

Effectiveness:

***

Ease of Use:

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Overall Satisfaction:

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ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (Oral) (Tablet)
3.5

Effectiveness: ***

Ease of Use: ***

Overall Satisfaction: ****

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Ana, Ana - 01/14/2014

Polysorbate 80 is a solubilizer, so you can use it in water sollube or oil sollube ingredients. Honeyquat is water sollube, so you could mix it together. Hi Francis. I've polysorbate 80 in cold water and had no problems, but warmer water is generally better. I've never used PEG 4000 so I can't make any suggestions, and I'm not really sure what you mean by dissolving polysorbate 80 in water. I just weigh it out and mix it into the water with the oils I'm using. Can you be more specific?

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