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Treats the symptoms of menopause or removal of the ovaries.Estropipate is an estrogen female hormone.
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Ogen 2.5, Ogen 0.625, Ortho-Est, Ogen 1.25 |
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Estropipate
Ogen 2.5, Ogen 0.625, Ortho-Est, Ogen 1.25
Uses
Treats the symptoms of menopause or removal of the ovaries.Estropipate is an estrogen female hormone.
Storage
- Store at room temperature in a closed container.
Keep away from heat, moisture, and direct light.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children.
How To Use
- APPEARANCE: Tablet.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
May be taken with food or milk to lessen stomach upset.
Side Effects
- Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:
Severe abdominal pain or swelling
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Chest or leg (calf) pain
Shortness of breath or coughing blood
Severe headache
Severe vomiting
Severe dizziness
Vision changes
Breast lumps
Yellow skin or eyes
Precautions
- You should not use estropipate if you are pregnant (or may become pregnant) or breastfeeding.
- You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to any estrogens.
- Before using estropipate, tell your doctor if you have known or suspected breast cancer, unusual vaginal bleeding, or a history of blood clots.
Missed Dose
- Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Drug Interactions
- Check with your doctor before taking estropipate if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, seizure disorders (epilepsy), high blood calcium or triglyceride levels, breast lumps, migraine headaches, heart disorders, or liver or kidney problems.
Regular visits to your doctor (usually every 6 months to 1 year) are needed while taking this medicine.
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.
Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed), check with your doctor about whether you should also take progesterone.
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CONDITIONS OF USE: The information in this database is intended to supplement, not substitute for, the expertise and judgement of healthcare professionals. The information is not intended to cover all possible uses, directions, precautions, drug interactions or adverse effects, nor should it be construed to indicate that use of a particular drug is safe, appropriate or effective for you or anyone else. A healthcare professional should be consulted before taking any drug, changing any diet or commencing or discontinuing any course of treatment.
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