Premphase is licensed for several uses, such as treating menopause symptoms and preventing osteoporosis. This eMedTV article offers an overview of this medication, including information on how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Headaches, breast pain, and stomach pain are among the most common side effects reported with Premphase. This eMedTV segment outlines other Premphase side effects, including those that are serious and should be reported to your doctor right away.
Premphase is used for treating and preventing certain symptoms and conditions related to menopause. This eMedTV resource takes an in-depth look at several Premphase uses, such as treating menopausal symptoms and preventing osteoporosis.
The Premphase dosage is the same for every woman: one tablet taken once a day. This selection from the eMedTV Web site further discusses Premphase dosing guidelines, including tips for when and how to take this hormone medication.
Various antibiotics, cyclosporine, and protease inhibitors may cause negative interactions with Premphase. This eMedTV page lists other medications that may cause Premphase drug interactions and describes the complications that may occur.
If you have a certain type of cancer or liver disease, you may not be able to take Premphase. This eMedTV page provides other important Premphase warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before taking this drug.
You should seek immediate medical care if you believe you have taken too much Premphase. This page of the eMedTV Web site explains how a Premphase overdose may cause nausea, vomiting, and other problems. This page also covers treatment options.
This eMedTV page explains that Premphase should not be used during pregnancy, as it may cause birth defects or miscarriages. This page further discusses Premphase and pregnancy, including why there is no reason to take this medicine when pregnant.
The hormones in Premphase do pass through breast milk. This eMedTV Web page explains that it is not typically recommended for women to take Premphase and breastfeed at the same time, as this drug can affect the quality and quantity of breast milk.
At this time, there are no generic Premphase products available in the United States. This eMedTV article explains why there are no generic versions of the drug and discusses why a generic Premphase is not expected to become available any time soon.
This eMedTV resource explains that other conventional medications, coping strategies, and natural remedies are some of the alternative to Premphase. This page further describes Premphase substitutes and explains when to consider these options.
