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Estragest Benefits & Uses

Estragest is used to treat the following -

Main Benefits

Other Benefits

Estragest Dosage & How to Take

This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.

Find the right dosage based on disease and age

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Male)	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Prostate Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 2 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: Either Single Maximum Dose: 10 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 3 daily Course Duration: 3 months Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Estragest Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Estragest is used -

Moderate

Fluid retention
Endometrial Hyperplasia

Mild

Headache
Nausea or vomiting
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Back Pain (Read More - From Heat Therapy to Herbal Teas: Home Remedies for Back Pain)
Diarrhoea
Skin irritation
Breast pain

Common

Weight gain
Metrorrhagia
Edema

Estragest Related Warnings

Is the use of Estragest safe for pregnant women?

Estragest shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Estragest safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Estragest. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Estragest on the Kidneys?

Estragest can have moderate side effects on the kidney. If you notice any harmful effects, stop taking this drug right away. Consult your doctor before using this medicine again.

Moderate
What is the effect of Estragest on the Liver?

Estragest has very mild side effects on the liver.

Mild
What is the effect of Estragest on the Heart?

Estragest may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Estragest with Other Drugs

Estragest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Tranexamic Acid

Thalidomide

Moderate

Carbamazepine

Dexamethasone

Warfarin

Prednisolone

Estragest Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estragest unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Angioedema
Liver Disease
Depression
High Blood Pressure
Blood Clotting Disorders
Thrombophlebitis

Frequently asked Questions about Estragest

Is this Estragest habit forming or addictive?

No, you will not get addicted to Estragest.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

Yes, you can operate a vehicle or heavy machinery after taking Estragest since it does not cause drowsiness.

Safe
Is it safe?

Yes, but consume Estragest only on doctor's advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, Estragest cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.

No

Estragest Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Estragest

Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Estragest together with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Estragest

No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Estragest with alcohol will be.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Estragest

Question about 5 years ago

Can I take provera and Estragest together?

Dr. Vedprakash Verma MBBS, MD , Cardiology

Yes, provera and Estragest can be taken together. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with provera then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 5 years ago

Can I take Estragest and levothyroxine at the same time?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Yes Estragest can be taken along with levothyroxine at the same time. Levothyroxine does not appear to interfere with the efficacy of Estragest. Hence, it is alright to take them together. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug do not hesitate to inform your doctor.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can Estragest cause cancer?

Dr. MBBS , Pediatrics, Dermatology, General Physician, Dietician, Infectious Disease, Sexual Medicine & Marital Therapy, Obstetrics & Gynaecology, AIDS/HIV Sexually Transmitted Infections

Long-term use of Estragest at higher doses increases the risk of endometrial cancer in postmenopausal women. It depends on the duration of treatment and doses of this drug. If you are taking this drug for prolonged duration and having recurring abnormal vaginal bleeding then consult it with your doctor without further delay.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Estragest cause breast enlargement?

Dr. Surender Kumar MBBS , General Physician

Yes, Estragest may cause breast enlargement if the Estragest is taken in high doses. It occurs due to hormonal effects of estradiol which causes the development of secondary female sex characteristics that includes breast enlargement.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Estragest?

Dr. Ram Saini MD, MBBS , General Physician

Estragest is a brand name of estradiol and it comes in the form of a tablet (solid unit dosage form). It belongs to the class of drug known as estrogen. Estragest is a prescription drug which is used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It is also used for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis.