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Comparing Estradiol

Estradiol

Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Postmenopausal Symptoms, Atrophic Urethritis, Hypoestrogenism, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Oophorectomy, Osteoporosis, Primary Ovarian Failure, Prostate Cancer. May... more

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

Recent helpful reviews
7.4
201 Reviews

For Postmenopausal Symptoms I was very reluctant to use this method, but I must say that it works. My hot flashing has decreased to 1 hot flash per day. I now have moisture in my vagina again, which is naturally creamy like before my hysterectomy. I am very pleased.

8
Ms. H, Dallas, TX

For Postmenopausal Symptoms After using another HRT after my total hysterectomy, I went without for 5 years. The hot flashes and night sweats were really bad. So I asked my doctor for a LOWER dose and the night sweats are gone, but breast tenderness is bothersome, as is the staining of the clothes. I haven't felt anymore energy than I had before.

6
Anonymous

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Drug Class

Side Effects

Commonly reported side effects include: cerebrovascular accident, infection, malignant neoplasm of breast, endometrium disease, headache, and mastalgia.

See the full estradiol side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

* Prices are without insurance
Quantity 50 each
Dosage 1 mg
Per Unit* $0.37
Cost* $18.62
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Generic Availability

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
  • Intramuscular solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estrace, Estraderm,... 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

CSA Schedule

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N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

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FDA Alerts

FDA Alerts (2)

Drug Interactions

A total of 274 drugs are known to interact with estradiol:

  • 9 major drug interactions (23 brand and generic names)
  • 233 moderate drug interactions (972 brand and generic names)
  • 32 minor drug interactions (93 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No results found - however, this does not necessarily mean no warnings exist. Always consult with your doctor or pharmacist.

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

July 23, 1975

WADA Class

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N/A

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