Estrace is a prescription drug that helps relieve various symptoms and conditions of menopause. This eMedTV page offers an overview of Estrace, including information on how it works to increase estrogen levels, potential side effects, and dosing tips.
Some of the common Estrace side effects include nausea, headaches, and breast pain. This eMedTV segment outlines other side effects of the medication and describes which reactions are serious and may require immediate medical attention.
This eMedTV article takes an in-depth look at several Estrace uses, such as treating menopausal symptoms and preventing osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. This page also describes other conditions Estrace can be used for, including off-label uses.
This eMedTV page explains that the recommended Estrace dosage is based on several factors, such as how you respond to Estrace and the condition being treated. This page also offers general Estrace dosing guidelines for treating several conditions.
When you take certain other medications with Estrace, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV page takes an in-depth look at the medications that may negatively interact with Estrace and describes the possible problems these interactions can cause.
You should not use Estrace if you have liver disease or are pregnant. This portion of the eMedTV Web archives explores several other Estrace warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before using this medication.
This eMedTV segment explains that an overdose of Estrace may cause nausea, vomiting, and vaginal bleeding. This article also describes what to do in the case of an Estrace overdose, and covers the possible treatment options that are available.
This eMedTV page explains why women are recommended to avoid Estrace during pregnancy. Estrace is considered a Category X drug and may cause problems for the fetus. Also, there is no legitimate reason for pregnant women to use this drug.
The hormones in Estrace (estradiol) do pass through breast milk in small amounts. This eMedTV article explains that if you are taking Estrace and breastfeeding at the same time, the medication may affect the quality and quantity of your breast milk.
As this eMedTV segment explains, generic versions of Estrace (estradiol) are available. This page lists the available strengths of the generic versions and explains how the FDA has determined that they are as good as the brand-name drug.
As this eMedTV resource discusses, Estrace alternatives include other conventional medications, coping strategies, and natural remedies. This page also describes what to do if Estrace is not working for you or if it is causing bothersome side effects.
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