Vagifem is a prescription estrogen medication that helps relieve vaginal problems due to menopause. This eMedTV article takes a closer look at Vagifem, including information on how it works, potential side effects, general precautions, and more.
Headaches, back pain, and vaginal yeast infections are among the most common Vagifem side effects. This eMedTV segment lists other side effects seen with the drug and describes which ones require medical attention, such as chest pain or migraines.
This eMedTV page highlights several Vagifem uses, such as treating vaginal dryness, burning, and itching that occur due to menopause. This page also discusses how Vagifem works to treat vaginal inflammation caused by thinning of the vaginal tissues.
This eMedTV page explains that the standard Vagifem dosage is one tablet inserted vaginally once daily for the first two weeks. The page also covers Vagifem dosing guidelines for your remaining treatment time and offers tips on using this medication.
When you take certain other medications with Vagifem, drug interactions can occur. This eMedTV Web article takes an in-depth look at the complications that may occur when Vagifem is taken with medications such as cyclosporine or certain antibiotics.
Vagifem may increase your risk of certain health problems, such as gallbladder disease and strokes. This eMedTV Web page describes several other Vagifem warnings and precautions, including what to tell your doctor before using this medication.
This eMedTV page explains that an overdose of Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) is not likely to cause serious problems, but may result in nausea, vomiting, or vaginal bleeding. This page also describes what to do in the case of a Vagifem overdose.
This eMedTV Web resource explains that women should not use Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) during pregnancy. Vagifem is considered a Category X medication, and the full risks of using it during pregnancy currently are not known.
This selection from the eMedTV Web site explains that it is typically not recommended for women to use Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) while breastfeeding. Vagifem does pass through breast milk and can affect the quality and quantity of the milk.
This eMedTV resource explains that there are currently no generic Vagifem (estradiol vaginal tablets) products approved in the United States, even though all patents have expired. This page discusses why generic Vagifem may never become available.
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