Comparing Estradiol vs Estradiol Topical
Estradiol | Estradiol topical |
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Estradiol | Estradiol topical |
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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, Atrophic Urethritis, Overactive Bladder, Dyspareunia. Estradiol topical may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Related suggestions Atrophic Vaginitis
Overactive Bladder
Atrophic Urethritis
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More about Estradiol | More about Estradiol topical | ||||||||||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
Estradiol has an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from a total of 590 ratings on Drugs.com. 46% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 37% reported a negative effect. |
Estradiol topical has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 489 ratings on Drugs.com. 37% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 45% 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 Estradiol side effects |
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Drug Class | |||||||||||||||||
Generic Availability | |||||||||||||||||
Lower cost generic |
Lower cost generic |
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Dosage Forms | |||||||||||||||||
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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 | Estrace Vaginal Cream, Estring, Imvexxy, Vagifem, Yuvafem | ||||||||||||||||
Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
16 hours |
N/A |
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CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA 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 390 drugs are known to interact with Estradiol:
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A total of 258 drugs are known to interact with Estradiol topical:
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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 |
January 31, 1984 |
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WADA Class View classifications | |||||||||||||||||
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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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