Comparing Black Cohosh vs Estradiol Patch
| Black cohosh | Estradiol Patch (estradiol) |
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| Black cohosh | Estradiol Patch (estradiol) |
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Over-the-counter
Used for Postmenopausal Symptoms, Herbal Supplementation. Black cohosh may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Atrophic Urethritis, Oophorectomy, Hypoestrogenism, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Prevention of Osteoporosis, Primary Ovarian Failure... View more |
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| More about Estradiol Patch (estradiol) | |||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
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Black cohosh has an average rating of 4.1 out of 10 from a total of 50 ratings on Drugs.com. 28% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 58% reported a negative effect. |
Estradiol Patch has an average rating of 4.6 out of 10 from a total of 172 ratings on Drugs.com. 35% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 53% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||
View all Black cohosh side effects |
View all Estradiol Patch side effects |
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| Generic Availability | |||||||||
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N/A |
Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||
| Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
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| Dosage Forms | |||||||||
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| Brand Names | |||||||||
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Other estradiol brands include: Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estrace, Estraderm, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more | ||||||||
| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
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N/A |
16 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
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Category N
Not classified
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Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||
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A total of 335 drugs are known to interact with Black cohosh:
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A total of 392 drugs are known to interact with Estradiol Patch:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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No known disease interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||
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N/A |
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| More Information | |||||||||
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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