estradiol-valerate

(Delestrogen)

ogens may raise the chance of uterine cancer. Progestins may lower this chance. A warning sign for cancer of the uterus is vaginal bleeding. Report any vaginal bleeding to the doctor. Do not use estrogens to prevent heart disease or dementia. Using estrogens may raise the chances of having a heart attack, a stroke, breast cancer, a blood clot, or dementia. Use estrogens with or without progestin for the shortest time needed at the lowest useful dose. null COMMON USES: It is used to prevent or lower the signs of the change of life (menopause). It is used when the ovaries have been taken out, are not working the right way, or have stopped working. Rarely, it is used to treat breast or prostate cancers. It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

CAUTIONS: Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists. If you are allergic to tartrazine, talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine. If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely. High blood pressure has happened with drugs like this one. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor. Have blood work checked as you have been told by the doctor. Talk with the doctor. Have a bone density test as you have been told by your doctor. Talk with your doctor. Be sure to have regular breast exams and gynecology check-ups. Your doctor will tell you how often to have these. You will also need to do breast self-exams as your doctor has told you. Talk with your doctor. This drug may cause dark patches of skin on your face. Avoid sun, sunlamps, and tanning beds. Use sunscreen and wear clothing and eyewear that protects you from the sun. This drug may affect certain lab tests. Tell all of your health care providers and lab workers that you take this drug. Do not smoke. Smoking raises the chance of heart disease. Talk with your doctor. Limit your drinking of alcohol. If you drink grapefruit juice or eat grapefruit often, talk with your doctor. Talk with your doctor if you will need to be still for long periods of time like long trips, bedrest after surgery, or illness. Not moving for long periods may raise your chance of blood clots. This drug may affect growth in children and teens in some cases. They may need regular growth checks. Talk with the doctor. If you are 65 or older, use this drug with care. You could have more side effects.