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    What is Postmenopausal Symptoms:  Postmenopausal Symptoms are symptoms women experience relating to post menopause – the time after she passes menopause.

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    Medications to treat Postmenopausal Symptoms

    The following list of medications are in some way related to, or used in the treatment of this condition.

    Drug name Rx / OTC Pregnancy CSA Alcohol Reviews Rating Popularity
    estradiol X N 142 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Brand names:  Climara, Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Vivelle, Estradiol Patch, Minivelle, Divigel, Estrogel, Alora, Elestrin, Evamist, Femring, Delestrogen, Depo-Estradiol, Estraderm, Estra Pellets, Estrasorb, Femtrace, Menostar, Oesclim …

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

     
    Premarin X N 18 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: conjugated estrogens systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Activella X N X 5 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: estradiol / norethindrone systemic

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Climara X N 16 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Estrace X N 4 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Prempro X N 14 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone systemic

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Vivelle-Dot X N 16 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Vivelle X N 2 reviews
    10

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Estradiol Patch X N 10 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Premarin Vaginal X N 2 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: conjugated estrogens topical

    Drug class: estrogens, miscellaneous vaginal agents

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    conjugated estrogens X N 24 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: conjugated estrogens systemic

    Brand names:  Premarin, Enjuvia, Premarin Intravenous

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts

     
    Minivelle X N 5 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    CombiPatch X N X 8 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: estradiol / norethindrone systemic

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Divigel X N 4 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    estradiol / norethindrone X N X 18 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: estradiol / norethindrone systemic

    Brand names:  Activella, CombiPatch, Mimvey, Lopreeza, Amabelz, Ena …

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts

     
    Estrogel X N Add review Rate

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    Estratest X 3 Add review Rate

    Generic name: esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone systemic

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

     
    femhrt X N X 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic

    Drug class: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Enjuvia X N 3 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: conjugated estrogens systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    gabapentin Off Label C N X Add review Rate

    Generic name: gabapentin systemic

    Drug class: gamma-aminobutyric acid analogs

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information

    Off Label: Yes

     
    Angeliq X N 22 reviews
    8.0

    Generic name: drospirenone / estradiol systemic

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone X N X 7 reviews
    6.0

    Generic name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic

    Brand names:  femhrt, Jinteli, Fyavolv, Jevantique, Jevantique Lo …

    Drug class: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

     
    Menest X N 2 reviews
    9.0

    Generic name: esterified estrogens systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    Alora X N Add review Rate

    Generic name: estradiol systemic

    Drug class: estrogens

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: Prescribing Information

     
    conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone X N 16 reviews
    7.0

    Generic name: conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone systemic

    Brand names:  Prempro, Premphase

    Drug class: sex hormone combinations

    For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects

    For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information

     
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    Alternative treatments for Postmenopausal Symptoms

    The following products are considered to be alternative treatments or natural remedies for Postmenopausal Symptoms. Their efficacy may not have been scientifically tested to the same degree as the drugs listed in the table above. However there may be historical, cultural or anecdotal evidence linking their use to the treatment of Postmenopausal Symptoms.

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    Off Label This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition.
    Prescription Only / Over the Counter
    Rx Prescription Only
    OTC Over the Counter
    Rx/OTC Prescription or Over the Counter
    Pregnancy
    A Adequate and well-controlled studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus in the first trimester of pregnancy (and there is no evidence of risk in later trimesters).
    B Animal reproduction studies have failed to demonstrate a risk to the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in pregnant women.
    C Animal reproduction studies have shown an adverse effect on the fetus and there are no adequate and well-controlled studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    D There is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience or studies in humans, but potential benefits may warrant use in pregnant women despite potential risks.
    X Studies in animals or humans have demonstrated fetal abnormalities and/or there is positive evidence of human fetal risk based on adverse reaction data from investigational or marketing experience, and the risks involved in use in pregnant women clearly outweigh potential benefits.
    N FDA has not classified the drug.
    Controlled Substances Act Schedule
    N Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act.
    1 Has a high potential for abuse. Has no currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. There is a lack of accepted safety for use under medical supervision.
    2 Has a high potential for abuse. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States or a currently accepted medical use with severe restrictions. Abuse may lead to severe psychological or physical dependence.
    3 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.
    4 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 3. It has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 3.
    5 Has a low potential for abuse relative to those in schedule 4. Has a currently accepted medical use in treatment in the United States. Abuse may lead to limited physical dependence or psychological dependence relative to those in schedule 4.
    Alcohol
    X Interacts with Alcohol.

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