Angeliq is a prescription menopause medicine used to treat night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal symptoms. This eMedTV Web page offers an overview of Angeliq and its uses, including the drug's effects, dosing guidelines, and potential side effects.
Potential Angeliq side effects include headaches, breast pain, and respiratory infections. This eMedTV Web resource lists other side effects that may occur with the drug, including rare but serious side effects (such as vision changes or chest pain).
Angeliq is used for treating menopause symptoms, such as night sweats, hot flashes, and vaginal problems. This eMedTV article discusses Angeliq uses in more detail, describes how the drug works, and lists possible off-label uses for the medicine.
The standard Angeliq dosage for treating menopause symptoms is one tablet taken once daily. This page from the eMedTV Web library provides other Angeliq dosing guidelines, including information on when and how to take this hormone medication.
If heparin or potassium-containing products are taken with Angeliq, drug interactions could occur. This eMedTV Web segment lists other medications that may interact negatively with Angeliq and describes the complications these interactions may cause.
Before using Angeliq, warnings and precautions for the drug should be discussed with your doctor. This eMedTV page lists side effects and complications that may occur with Angeliq, and offers important information on who should not use this medicine.
Possible effects of an Angeliq overdose include vomiting, nausea, and vaginal bleeding. This eMedTV page further describes the effects that may result from an overdose, including potentially serious complications due to the progesterone in Angeliq.
Taking Angeliq during pregnancy could cause problems in the developing fetus. This eMedTV Web resource includes more information about Angeliq and pregnancy, and explains the specific risks of using the hormone medication while pregnant.
Problems could occur if you use Angeliq while breastfeeding. This selection from the eMedTV Web site discusses Angeliq and breastfeeding in more detail, including things to consider and discuss with your healthcare provider before taking the drug.
At this time, there are no generic Angeliq products approved for sale in the United States. This page of the eMedTV Web archives explains when generic Angeliq may become available and warns about fake generic versions of this medication.
If the risks of using Angeliq outweigh the benefits, there are several alternatives available. This eMedTV resource takes a closer look at these Angeliq alternatives, such as coping strategies, natural remedies, and other conventional medications.
