Comparing Estradiol vs Conjugated Estrogens
Estradiol | Conjugated estrogens |
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Estradiol | Conjugated estrogens |
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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 |
Prescription only
Prescribed for Atrophic Vaginitis, Abnormal Uterine Bleeding, Atrophic Urethritis, Breast Cancer - Palliative, Gender Dysphoria, Hypoestrogenism, Oophorectomy, Osteoporosis, Postmenopausal Symptoms... View more |
Related suggestions Atrophic Vaginitis
Prostate Cancer
Oophorectomy
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More about Estradiol | More about Conjugated estrogens | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Estradiol has an average rating of 5.7 out of 10 from a total of 576 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 39% reported a negative effect. |
Conjugated estrogens has an average rating of 7.7 out of 10 from a total of 93 ratings on Drugs.com. 69% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 17% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: estradiol side effects in more detail. |
See also: conjugated estrogens side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
Lower cost generic |
N/A |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
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N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Alora, Climara, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Divigel, Dotti, Elestrin, Estra Pellets, Estrace, Estraderm, Estradiol Patch, Estrogel, Evamist, Femring, Lyllana, Menostar, Minivelle, Vivelle-Dot View more | Premarin, Premarin Intravenous | ||||||||
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 |
N/A |
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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 363 drugs are known to interact with estradiol:
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A total of 244 drugs are known to interact with conjugated estrogens:
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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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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
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First Approval Date | |||||||||
July 23, 1975 |
May 08, 1942 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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N/A |
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More Information | |||||||||
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Professional Resources | |||||||||
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Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** 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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