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(esomeprazole), omeprazole, simvastatin, Synthroid (levothyroxine),<br />
tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Xanax (alprazolam)<br />
6. Prometrium (progesterone)<br />
Pronunciation: proe-jess-te-rone<br />
Classification: Progestin<br />
IFU: Amenorrhea<br />
Route: oral<br />
Dosage: Adults—400 milligrams (mg) per day, taken as a single dose at<br />
bedtime, for 10 days.<br />
Action: Progesterone is used to help prevent changes in the uterus (womb)<br />
in women who are taking conjugated estrogens after menopause. It is also<br />
used to properly regulate the menstrual cycle and treat unusual stopping of<br />
menstrual periods (amenorrhea) in women who are still menstruating.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Chest pain, chills, cold or flu-like symptoms, cough or<br />
hoarseness, fever, problems with urination<br />
Interactions: Ambien (zolpidem), Armour Thyroid (thyroid desiccated),<br />
clonazepam, Cymbalta (duloxetine), estradiol, gabapentin, Klonopin<br />
(clonazepam), levothyroxine, Lexapro (escitalopram), lisinopril, Lyrica<br />
(pregabalin), metformin, prednisone, Singulair (montelukast), Synthroid<br />
(levothyroxine), tramadol, trazodone, Vitamin D3 (cholecalciferol), Vivelle-Dot<br />
(estradiol), Xanax (alprazolam)<br />
7. Vagifem (estradiol)<br />
Pronunciation: es-tra-dye-ole<br />
Classification: Estrogen<br />
IFU: Vulvovaginal Atrophy<br />
Route: vaginal<br />
Dosage: Adults—200 to 400 micrograms (mcg) of estradiol (two to four grams<br />
of cream) inserted into the vagina once a day for one to two weeks,<br />
decreasing the dose by one half over two and four weeks. After four weeks,<br />
your doctor will probably ask you to use the medicine less often, such as 100<br />
mcg (one gram of cream) one to three times a week and for only three<br />
weeks of each month (three weeks on and one week off).<br />
Action: Estrogens work partly by increasing a normal clear discharge from<br />
the vagina and making the vulva and urethra healthy.<br />
Adverse Reaction: Breast pain, enlarged breasts, itching of the vagina or<br />
genitals, headache, nausea, stinging or redness of the genital area, thick,<br />
white vaginal discharge without odor or with a mild odor
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