Delestrogen is prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms, hormone deficiencies, and advanced prostate cancer. This eMedTV Web resource provides an overview of Delestrogen, including how the drug works, dosing information, and potential side effects.
Possible side effects of Delestrogen include nausea, headaches, and vaginal yeast infections. As this eMedTV article explains, while most Delestrogen side effects are usually minor, some require prompt medical care, such as heart attacks and strokes.
This eMedTV article explains what Delestrogen is used for, such as treating menopause symptoms and hormone deficiencies. This Web resource also lists other, "off-label" Delestrogen uses, such as its use in men going through a sex change.
This eMedTV Web resource explains that the recommended Delestrogen dosage can vary from 10 mg to 30 mg or more, depending on the medical condition being treated and other factors. This page also offers tips on when and how to use Delestrogen.
Some antibiotics, thyroid medicines, and barbiturates may cause negative interactions with Delestrogen. This eMedTV Web resource lists other medicines that may cause Delestrogen drug interactions and describes the complications that can occur.
Before using Delestrogen, let your doctor know if you have certain conditions, such as asthma or epilepsy. This eMedTV Web resource explores other important Delestrogen warnings and precautions, including a list of who should not use this medication.
A Delestrogen (estradiol valerate) overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding. This portion of the eMedTV Web library further discusses the effects of a Delestrogen overdose and describes the treatment options that are available.
There is no legitimate medical reason for pregnant women to use Delestrogen (estradiol valerate). This eMedTV Web article offers more information on Delestrogen and pregnancy, and further explains why pregnant women should not use this medication.
Breastfeeding women are typically advised to avoid taking Delestrogen (estradiol valerate). This eMedTV Web page includes more information on Delestrogen and breastfeeding, and discusses some of the potential risks of using the medicine while nursing.
Delestrogen (estradiol valerate) is currently available in brand-name and generic form. This selection from the eMedTV Web site describes generic Delestrogen in more detail, and explains how this generic medicine is as good as the brand-name drug.
As this eMedTV segment explains, some of the common Delestrogen (estradiol valerate) alternatives include natural remedies, coping strategies, and other drugs. This page also discusses when it may be time to try these Delestrogen alternatives.
