Estrogel
Warnings
What may interact with EstroGel?
Do not take this medicine with any of the following medications:
-aromatase inhibitors like aminoglutethimide, anastrozole, exemestane, letrozole, testolactone
This medicine may also interact with the following medications:
-antibiotics used to treat tuberculosis like rifabutin, rifampin and rifapentene
-raloxifene or tamoxifen
-warfarin
What should I tell my health care provider before I take EstroGel?
They need to know if you have any of these conditions:
-abnormal vaginal bleeding
-blood vessel disease or blood clots
-breast, cervical, endometrial, ovarian, liver, or uterine cancer
-dementia
-diabetes
-gallbladder disease
-heart disease or recent heart attack
-high blood pressure
-high cholesterol
-high level of calcium in the blood
-hysterectomy
-kidney disease
-liver disease
-migraine headaches
-protein C deficiency
-protein S deficiency
-stroke
-systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE)
-tobacco smoker
-thyroid disease
-an unusual or allergic reaction to estrogens, other hormones, soy, other medicines, foods, dyes, or preservatives
-pregnant or trying to get pregnant
-breast-feeding
What should I watch for while using EstroGel?
Visit your health care professional for regular checks on your progress. You will need a regular breast and pelvic exam. You should also discuss the need for regular mammograms with your health care professional, and follow his or her guidelines.
This medicine can make your body retain fluid, making your fingers, hands, or ankles swell. Your blood pressure can go up. Contact your doctor or health care professional if you feel you are retaining fluid.
If you have any reason to think you are pregnant; stop taking this medicine at once and contact your doctor or health care professional.
Tobacco smoking increases the risk of getting a blood clot or having a stroke, especially if you are more than 35 years old. You are strongly advised not to smoke.
If you wear contact lenses and notice visual changes, or if the lenses begin to feel uncomfortable, consult your eye care specialist.
If you are going to have elective surgery, you may need to stop taking this medicine beforehand. Consult your health care professional for advice prior to scheduling the surgery.
Where should I keep my medicine?
Keep out of the reach of children.
Store at room temperature between 15 and 30 degrees C (59 and 86 degrees F). Throw away any unused medicine after the expiration date.
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