Prempro

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Prempro Hormone-replacement drug Prempro

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Prescription Drug Information, Side Effects & Interactions for Prempro

Uses
This medication is a combination of hormones used to treat symptoms of menopause and to prevent brittle bones (osteoporosis) from occurring.

Notes

It is important to understand your therapy and to follow your doctor's instructions.
Be sure to ask your doctor any questions you may have.
Do not share this drug with others.

Storage

Store at room temperature between 59 and 77 degrees F (15 to 25 degrees C) as directed away from heat and light.
Do not store in the bathroom.
Keep this and all medication away from children.

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How To Use

Take this by mouth usually once a day as directed.
This may be taken with meals to prevent stomach upset.
Do not increase your dose, take this more often than directed or stop taking this without first consulting your doctor.

Side Effects

Headache, irritability, restlessness, mood changes, nausea, increase in uterine fibroids, changes in vaginal bleeding pattern, weight changes, changes in sleeping patterns, fatigue, upset stomach, bloating, acne, change in sex drive or breast tenderness may occur.
If these symptoms continue or become severe, inform your doctor.
Notify your doctor if you experience swelling of the ankles or feet, leg pain, chest pain, severe headache, vision problems, severe abdominal pain, depression or breathing difficulty while taking this medication.
If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Precautions

Before taking this, tell your doctor if you have any heart disease or circulation problems, asthma, migraine headaches, any previous cancers, blood disorders, liver disease, gallbladder disease, history of depression, diabetes, seizure disorder or any allergies.
Depending on strength, this drug may cause a patchy, darkening of the skin on the face (melasma).
Higher strengths are more likely to cause melasma.
Sunlight may intensify this darkening and you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps.
Consult your doctor regarding use of sunscreens and protective clothing.
This medication must not be used during pregnancy.
If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, inform your doctor immediately.
This drug is excreted into breast milk and may have undesirable effects on the infant.
Consult your doctor before you breast-feed.

Missed Dose

It is important to take each dose at the scheduled time.
If you miss a dose, take it as soon as you remember unless it is near the time for the next dose.
If so, skip the missed dose and resume your dosing schedule.
Do not "double-up" the dose to catch up.

Drug Interactions

Tell your doctor of any nonprescription or prescription medication you may take particularly blood thinners, steroids, antidepressants, thyroid or blood sugar medication.
This product can affect the results of certain lab tests.
Make sure laboratory personnel and your doctors know you use this drug.
Do not start or stop any medicine without doctor or pharmacist approval.