Comparing Estrace vs Estradiol Patch
Estrace | Estradiol Patch |
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Estrace (estradiol) | Estradiol Patch (estradiol) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Atrophic Urethritis, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Hypoestrogenism, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Oophorectomy, Primary Ovarian Failure, Prostate Cancer. Estrace may also... View more |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Atrophic Urethritis, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Hypoestrogenism, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Oophorectomy, Primary Ovarian Failure, Prevention of Osteoporosis... View more |
Related suggestions Atrophic Vaginitis
Prostate Cancer
Oophorectomy
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More about Estrace (estradiol) | More about Estradiol Patch (estradiol) | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Estrace has an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from a total of 12 ratings on Drugs.com. 64% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 18% reported a negative effect. |
Estradiol Patch has an average rating of 4.3 out of 10 from a total of 163 ratings on Drugs.com. 32% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 59% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||||||||||
See also: Estrace side effects in more detail. |
See also: Estradiol Patch side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic approved | Lower cost generic approved | ||||||||||||||||
Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||||||||||
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Brand Names | |||||||||||||||||
Other estradiol brands include: Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more | 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 The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
16 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||||||||||
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 | |||||||||||||||||
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 353 drugs are known to interact with Estrace:
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A total of 353 drugs are known to interact with Estradiol Patch:
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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 | |||||||||||||||||
July 23, 1975 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||||||||||
N/A |
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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