Comparing Esterified Estrogens / Methyltestosterone vs Estradiol
Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone | Estradiol |
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Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone | Estradiol |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Hot Flashes, Menopausal Disorders, Postmenopausal Symptoms. esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Estradiol is a synthetic form of estrogen that may be given for several different indications, including the relief of menopausal symptoms or low estrogen levels caused by other conditions. Its use... View more |
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More about Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone | More about Estradiol | ||||||||||||||||
Generic Status | |||||||||||||||||
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Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone has an average rating of 9.1 out of 10 from a total of 34 ratings on Drugs.com. 90% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 6% reported a negative effect. |
Estradiol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 570 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 40% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone side effects in more detail. |
See also: estradiol side effects in more detail. |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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View all estradiol prices |
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Dosage Form(s) Available | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS | Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estrace, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
Moderate abuse potential
Has a potential for abuse less than those in schedules 1 and 2. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to moderate or low physical dependence or high psychological dependence. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category X
Not for use in pregnancy
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
A total of 245 drugs are known to interact with esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone:
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A total of 353 drugs are known to interact with estradiol:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food 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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July 23, 1975 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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** 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.
Further information
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