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Drug Uses

It has been proved that Estrace is one of the best drugs for treating certain menopause conditions like vaginal itching, hot flashes and burning. It is also effective against osteoporosis.

How Taken

Only take Estrace according to your doctor’s prescription. You should have to take the drug with food to avoid stomach upset. Avoid Grapefruit as it only increases the risk side effects.

Missed Dose

For best results, the dosage should not be missed. But if a dose is missed, better take it if you remember it. But if time for the next dosage, skip the missed one and continue with the regular one. Do not go for double dosage.

More Information

Estrace is know to cause dizziness and there fore it is not good to drive unless you feel comfortable. Do not take the drug with alcohol and other medicines as it only worsens the complications.

Warnings/Precautions

If the doctor is prescribing you Estrace, better tell him all about your past and preset health condition.  If you are allergic to some food, medicines or some other substance, you have to tell the doctor.

You should not hide from the doctor if you have a family history of breast cancer, abnormal mammogram, breast lumps, yellowing of the eyes and the skin during pregnancy. Better tell the doctor if you vaginal infection, uterine fibroids and abnormal vaginal bleeding.

Cholesterol or lipid problems, abnormal levels of calcium in blood, diabetes, cancer, asthma, gallbladder disease, porphyria, depression, epilepsy, weight gain, heart problems, high blood pressure, kidney and liver disease, seizures and pancreas disease should be intimated to the physician.

It is advised not to take Estrace if pregnant. You should also not breast feed when taking the drug as it can be risky to the babe. Well, when taking some medicines along with Estrace, you have some to consult the doctor as some of them interact with it. If a person is taking azole antifungal, ritonavir, carbamazepine and cimetidine, additional precaution is needed when taking Estrace.  

If one is having vein inflammation, blood clots, or if had a recent heart attack or stroke, Estrace should be avoided. As the drug can cause dark patches on the face, you have to apply sunscreen lotions or creams when going out.

Alcohol and smoking should also be avoided as it increases the risk of side effects.  If you undergo vaginal bleeding or have infections in the vagina, you have to see the doctor immediately.

Moreover, if you going to have any kind of surgery or going for a long journey, it is better to tell this to the doctor three weeks in advance as some special precaution may be needed.