Expert advice for Estraderm Transdermal Patch
The drug can cause nausea, vomitting or breast tenderness. Do not use estradiol patches over breast stop taking estradiol and see a doctor immediately if you notice any of the following when taking estradiol: yellowing of your skin or the whites of your eyes (jaundice). rise in your blood pressure (symptoms may be headache, tiredness, dizziness). new onset migraine-like headaches. pregnancy. signs of a blood clot, such as: painful swelling and redness of the legs, sudden chest pain, difficulty in breathing. Do not consider estradiol alone as a contraceptive. It must be used with progestogen to provide contraceptive benefits. Consult your doctor if you have unusual vaginal bleeding while taking this drug, Immediately consult your doctor if you notice unexplained swelling and pain in your limbs, shortness of breath, chest pain, severe headache, or changes in vision. This medicine should not be taken for a very long period. Consult your doctor from time to time to check if you still need it.
Composition
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Estradiol (1.5mg) |
Potentially Unsafe With
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Pregnancy |
Side Effect
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Common
Headache, Nausea, Mood changes, Change in body weight, Sexual dysfunction, Breast tenderness, Breast enlargement, Abdominal pain, Metrorrhagia (menstrual bleeding at irregular intervals), Edema (swelling), Fibroid. |
How to works
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How Estraderm Transdermal Patch works
Estraderm MX 50 1.5mg Transdermal Patch is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone produced by the ovaries. It acts by replacing the natural hormone in the body when the latter is deficient. |