Generic Estradiol Treats Symptoms Of Menopause

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Generic Estradiol is actively composed of a synthetic female hormone – estrogen. After the climacteric age or menopausal age, female tend to secrete less estrogen, which is why they are vulnerable to menopausal symptoms – such as vaginal dryness, mood changes, and hot flushes. Generic Estradiol simply helps restore the estrogen, a female hormone. It helps meet the daily requirement of estrogen, reducing or preventing the menopausal symptoms.

Dose

• You should carefully read all the instructions prior to starting to use Generic Estradiol. Check with your doctor if you have any doubts on how to use the medication.
• You must take the medicine by mouth with or without food, or as instructed. Preferably, it should be taken food or right after your meal to prevent stomach irritation.
• Do not chew, crush, break, or split the pill. Doing so can reduce the effect of synthetic estrogen in it. Make sure you swallow the whole tablet with water for appropriate drug absorption.
• Your doctor will advise you proper dosage based on your health status and response to the therapy. Typically, Generic Estradiol 1 mg is prescribed to post-menopausal women.
• You need to take the medication on a daily basis to reap the benefits from it. Make sure you take the dose at the same time each day and properly follow all the instructions.

Side Effects

The most common side effects of Generic Estradiol (Estrogen) are:

• Upset stomach
• Nausea or vomiting
• Bloating
• Mild breast tenderness
• Headaches
• Changes in weight

If any of the abovementioned side effects worsen or persist, check with your physician right away. Remember, your physician will prescribe Generic Estradiol after considering its benefit to you rather than the risks of side effects. Most women who use the medication will not experience any serious adverse effects.

Precautions

• Prior to taking Generic Estradiol, inform your doctor if you have any drug allergy. The medicine may contain some inactive ingredients, which may cause an allergy.
• Before using the medication, let your doctor know about your health status, especially if you have issues such as vaginal bleeding of unknown cause, cancers, blood dyscrasias, stroke, cardiovascular disease, liver or kidney dysfunction, family history, etc.
• Let your physician also know about the surgery you will have or have had. It is important to inform that because there is a risk of blood clots if you have been taking Generic Estradiol. You may need to stop the drug for some time as a precautionary step.
• Generic Estradiol, in some cases, may cause dark, blotchy patches on the skin, especially on the face. And sunlight may worsen such an effect. So, avoid tanning booths, sunlamps and going outdoors in sun. You can use a sunscreen and wear a protective gear when you are going outdoors.

Warnings

• Generic Estradiol (Estrogen), when combined with smoking, can increase the risk of blood clots, stroke, changes in blood pressure, and even a heart attack. So, women taking the medicine should avoid smoking.
• It is more likely that you may develop vision impairment if you use contact lenses for your refractive errors. Check with an ophthalmologist if such a problem occur.
• Children and teenagers are extremely sensitive to the side effects of Generic Estradiol, as it may affect their growth and development. So, keep the pills away from them.
• Generic Estradiol is contraindicated during pregnancy. Please check with your physician if you get pregnant or think you may have achieved pregnancy.
• The medication may pass into breast milk. It may also reduce the quality and quantity of breast milk. So, it is imperative to consult with a doctor before breast-feeding.

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