EstroGel Warnings and Precautions

Before taking EstroGel, make sure to talk to your healthcare provider about any existing medical conditions you have and any other medications you are taking, including vitamins. You may not be able to safely take EstroGel if you have certain health conditions, such as diabetes, asthma, or epilepsy, as EstroGel can make these conditions worse. Other EstroGel warnings and precautions include potential drug interactions and the safety of using the drug when pregnant or breastfeeding.

EstroGel Medication Information

EstroGel: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

You should talk with your healthcare provider prior to using EstroGel^® (estradiol gel) if you have:

Heart disease or heart problems of any kind
Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Had a heart attack or stroke
Had a blood clot
High blood pressure (hypertension)
Diabetes
Had yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice) during a prior pregnancy or estrogen use
Systemic lupus erythematosus (SLE, or lupus)
Asthma
Porphyria (a condition involving problems with certain enzymes in the body)
Seizures or epilepsy
Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
Gallbladder disease
High cholesterol or high triglycerides
Migraines
Hepatic hemangioma (a kind of liver tumor)
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
An underactive thyroid (hypothyroidism)
Endometriosis
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
Any allergies, including allergies to drugs, foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Have an upcoming surgery
Smoke cigarettes
Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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