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Estragest is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
Other Benefits
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
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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.
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.
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.
What is the effect of Estragest on the Liver?
Estragest has very mild side effects on the liver.
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.
Estragest should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Estragest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Estragest habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Estragest.
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.
Is it safe?
Yes, but consume Estragest only on doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, Estragest cannot treat any kind of mental disorder.
Interaction between Food and Estragest
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Estragest together with food.
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.
Yes, Estragest is a steroid hormone. It is a prescription drug which is used for hormone replacement therapy in menopausal women. It is also used for the prevention of postmenopausal osteoporosis. It should not be confused with anabolic-steroids which some body-builders use without prescription to gain muscle mass.
Yes, Estragest might cause depression in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug and the exact cause behind this is unknown.
Rarely, Estragest causes joint pain (arthralgia). However, the exact cause of joint pain is unknown. If you experience severe joint pain after taking this drug, take a mild painkiller, apply balm and complete rest even after this if the pain does not subside then discuss with your doctor immediately.
Yes, Estragest may cause spotting or intermenstrual bleeding, it has been associated with spotting but it occurs in a few cases only. It is a rare side effect of this drug. This might occur due to hormonal imbalance.
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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
References
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