Estratest (Oral)

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Estratest (Oral) Drug and Prescription Information

Estratest (Oral)

Estratest (Oral) Medication Classification

ESTERIFIED ESTROGENS/METHYLTESTOSTERONE (By mouth)

Estratest (Oral) Brandname

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

Estratest (Oral) 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 Estratest (Oral)

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 Estratest (Oral)

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 Estratest (Oral) Storage

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

What To Avoid While Using Estratest (Oral)

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®).

Estratest (Oral) 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.

Estratest (Oral) 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