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Prescribed for Hot Flashes, Menopausal Disorders, Postmenopausal Symptoms. Estratest H.S. may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide.

Venlafaxine is an antidepressant that may also be used for mood disorders and off-label for some other conditions such as hot flashes. It may cause a discontinuation syndrome if abruptly stopped... View more

Gabapentin may be used in the treatment of partial-onset seizures and nerve pain but is likely to cause dizziness or drowsiness. Gabapentin enacarbil (brand name Horizant), a prodrug of gabapentin... View more

Prescription only

Prescription only

Prescription only

Ratings & Reviews

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Drug Class

Side Effects

See the full Estratest H.S. side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: anorgasmia, asthenia, constipation, dizziness, drowsiness, insomnia, nausea, nervousness, headache, anorexia, decreased appetite, delayed ejaculation, diaphoresis, xerostomia.

See the full venlafaxine side effects document.

Commonly reported side effects include: ataxia, dizziness, drowsiness, fatigue, fever, nystagmus disorder, sedated state, viral infection.

See the full gabapentin side effects document.

Pricing and Coupons

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Quantity 100 each
Dosage 150 mg
Per Unit* $0.59 - $2.83
Cost* $58.63 - $283.05

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Quantity 10 capsule
Dosage 300 mg
Per Unit* $1.28
Cost* $12.77

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Generic Availability

Yes

Yes (this medicine)

Yes (this medicine)

Dosage Form(s) Available
N/A
  • Oral capsule, extended release
  • Oral tablet
  • Oral tablet, extended release
  • Oral capsule
  • Oral solution
  • Oral tablet

Brand Names
Other esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone brands include: Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS Effexor, Effexor XR Fanatrex, Gabarone, Gralise, Neurontin

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

4 hours

6 hours

CSA Schedule**

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3
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.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
N
Not a controlled drug

Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.

Pregnancy Category
X
Category X Not for use in pregnancy

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.
C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

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C
Category C Risk cannot be ruled out

See the full Pregnancy Warnings document.

FDA Alerts

N/A

FDA Alerts (5)

FDA Alerts (4)

Drug Interactions

A total of 215 drugs are known to interact with Estratest H.S.:

  • 15 major drug interactions (34 brand and generic names)
  • 181 moderate drug interactions (714 brand and generic names)
  • 19 minor drug interactions (56 brand and generic names)

A total of 638 drugs are known to interact with venlafaxine:

  • 138 major drug interactions (552 brand and generic names)
  • 495 moderate drug interactions (2164 brand and generic names)
  • 5 minor drug interactions (22 brand and generic names)

A total of 223 drugs are known to interact with gabapentin:

  • 26 major drug interactions (142 brand and generic names)
  • 187 moderate drug interactions (815 brand and generic names)
  • 10 minor drug interactions (52 brand and generic names)

Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions

No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of venlafaxine such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more
  • Alcohol can increase the nervous system side effects of gabapentin such as dizziness, drowsiness,... View more

Disease Interactions

First Approval Date

N/A

December 28, 1993

December 30, 1993

WADA Class

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N/A

N/A

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Consumer Resources

N/A

Professional Resources

N/A

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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