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Valest is a prescription drug, available for use as Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Post Menopausal Osteoporosis, Urethritis, Vaginal atrophy. Valest also has some secondary and off-label uses. These are listed below.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Valest. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. Refer to the dosage section for a detailed discussion.
Common side effects of Valest include Weight gain, Metrorrhagia, Edema. Apart from the aforementioned side effects, Valest can also lead to other problems, which have been listed below. Normally, these side effects of Valest are not long lasting and go away when the treatment is finished. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.
It is also important to note that Valest has a Severe effect for pregnant women and Severe effect on lactating mothers. It is important to know if Valest has any effect on the kidney, liver and heart. Information on such adverse effects, if any, has been given in the Valest related warnings section.
Valest can cause adverse effects in certain medical conditions. It is strongly recommended to avoid Valest in conditions like High Blood Pressure, Blood Clotting Disorders, Thrombophlebitis. Other contraindications of Valest have been discussed in the sections ahead.
Drug interactions for Valest have been reported in the medical literature. A complete list of these interactions is given below.
You should also be aware that Valest is safe while driving, and is addiction.
Valest 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 Valest safe for pregnant women?
Valest shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.
Is the use of Valest safe during breastfeeding?
Women who are breastfeeding, may experience serious side effects after taking Valest. So it is adviced to consult the doctor before using it.
What is the effect of Valest on the Kidneys?
Kidney can be affected by Valest. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it. You should take it again only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Valest on the Liver?
Very few cases of side effects of Valest on the liver have been reported.
What is the effect of Valest on the Heart?
Valest 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.
Valest 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 Valest unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Valest habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Valest.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
Yes, you can comfortably use machinery or drive after taking Valest since it will not make you feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, Valest is safe but you must consult your doctor before taking it.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
Valest is unable to treat or cure mental disorders.
Interaction between Food and Valest
Information is not available on the interaction of any foods with Valest, due to a lack of research on this.
Interaction between Alcohol and Valest
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Valest with alcohol will be.
No, Valest should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.
Yes, Valest might cause weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause behind this is unknown. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
Rarely, Valest might delay periods (amenorrhea). It occurs due to hormonal imbalance. If your periods are delayed for more than one month then you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Valest may cause breast enlargement if the Valest 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.
Yes, Valest 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.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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