What can be done to lower the risks of Prempro side effects such as heart attack, stroke, blood clots, or breast cancer while taking estrogen or estrogen with progestin?
February 27, 2005 09:15

The safety and effectiveness of medicines are increased when used as directed. Here are some tips to consider:

• Do a self-breast examination regularly and have a breast exam and mammogram (breast X-ray) regularly.
• Ask your doctor or nutritionist how you can lower your cholesterol, manage high blood pressure and diabetes, quite smoking, and lose weight to decrease your risks of heart disease.
• If vaginal bleeding from taking Prempro occurs, talk to your doctor immediately.
• Consider natural and plant-derived alternatives to taking estrogen, monitor side effects more efficiently, use a lower dosage, and only use for a short duration.
• When in doubt and facing Prempro side effects, contact a Prempro attorney for a free, no obligation consultation.

Prem Pro
Premarin and Provera
Prempro
Estrogens / Medroxyprogesterone
Premphase
HRT
Hormone Replacement Therapy
conjugated estrogen

Generic Names:
conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone acetate

Common Misspellings:
Premfaze, Premphaze, Premfase, Premfaze