Medications for Postmenopausal Symptoms
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Drugs used 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 | Rating | Reviews | Activity ? | Rx/OTC | Pregnancy | CSA | Alcohol |
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estradiol | 6.2 | 313 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Brand names: Climara, Estrace, Vivelle-Dot, Estradiol Patch, Minivelle, Divigel, Estrogel, Alora, Elestrin, Evamist, Femring, Depo-Estradiol, Estraderm, Delestrogen, Dotti, Estra Pellets, Lyllana, Menostar …show all Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, AHFS DI Monograph, Prescribing Information |
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Premarin | 7.5 | 32 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: conjugated estrogens systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Activella | 7.1 | 11 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol / norethindrone systemic Drug class: sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Climara | 6.1 | 44 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Estrace | 6.0 | 6 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Prempro | 6.9 | 40 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone systemic Drug class: sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Vivelle-Dot | 7.0 | 25 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Estradiol Patch | 3.9 | 71 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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conjugated estrogens | 7.6 | 39 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: conjugated estrogens systemic Brand names: Premarin, Premarin Intravenous Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts |
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estradiol / norethindrone | 7.1 | 55 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol / norethindrone systemic Brand names: Activella, CombiPatch, Mimvey, Lopreeza, Amabelz …show all Drug class: sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information |
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gabapentin Off-label | 9.0 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
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 |
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Premarin Vaginal | 6.1 | 7 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: conjugated estrogens topical Drug class: estrogens, miscellaneous vaginal agents For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Minivelle | 6.5 | 9 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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CombiPatch | 7.3 | 35 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol / norethindrone systemic Drug class: sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Divigel | 8.7 | 16 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects |
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Estrogel | Rate | Add review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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femhrt | 9.5 | 2 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic Drug class: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Angeliq | 7.9 | 39 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: drospirenone / estradiol systemic Drug class: sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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conjugated estrogens / medroxyprogesterone | 7.0 | 43 reviews | Rx | ||||
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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estropipate | 10 | 5 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estropipate systemic Brand name: Ogen Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information |
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ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone | 7.3 | 8 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: ethinyl estradiol / norethindrone systemic Brand names: femhrt, Jinteli, Fyavolv Drug class: contraceptives, sex hormone combinations For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: A-Z Drug Facts, Prescribing Information |
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Menest | 9.0 | 2 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: esterified estrogens systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Alora | 7.0 | 1 review | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Elestrin | 8.8 | 4 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Evamist | 8.0 | 17 reviews | Rx | ||||
Generic name: estradiol systemic Drug class: estrogens For consumers: dosage, interactions, side effects For professionals: Prescribing Information |
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Topics under Postmenopausal Symptoms
- Atrophic Urethritis (32 drugs)
- Atrophic Vaginitis (41 drugs in 2 topics)
- Dyspareunia (5 drugs)
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.
- Black Cohosh
- Black Haw
- Evening primrose
Legend
Rating | For ratings, users were asked how effective they found the medicine while considering positive/adverse effects and ease of use (1 = not effective, 10 = most effective). |
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Activity | Activity is based on recent site visitor activity relative to other medications in the list. |
Rx | Prescription Only. |
OTC | Over the Counter. |
Rx/OTC | Prescription or Over the Counter. |
Off-label | This medication may not be approved by the FDA for the treatment of this condition. |
Pregnancy Category | |
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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 (CSA) Schedule | |
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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 | |
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X | Interacts with Alcohol. |
Further information
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