Prefest (estradiol; norgestimate) Side Effects, Uses Dosages
Side Effects for Prefest (estradiol; norgestimate)
Got pregnant the first time I had sex. Never missed a pill
PREFEST (ESTRADIOL; NORGESTIMATE): This medication contains 2 female hormones: an estrogen (such as conjugated estrogen, estradiol) and a progestin (such as medroxyprogesterone, norethindrone, norgestimate). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. The progestin in this medication helps to reduce the risk of cancer of the uterus which can be caused by using estrogen. Women who have had their uterus removed do not need the progestin and therefore should not use this combination medication. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen/progestin treatment. (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)
Related User Reviews
This drug seemingly is different from sulfa containing drugs and therefore if you have a sulfa allergy, it is supposed to be safe. However, I have a sulfa allergy and it was not safe for me.
I read a bunch of horror stories on here the night before I had my dental work and they got me quite worked up. But my dental procedure could not have gone better. In fact, this drug enables me to actually GET dental work done because I am so darn scared of the dentist that by having this to enable me NOT to know what is going on is the only way I can actually get something done.
Feels like your juiced up on a crazy sugar rush and when u try to go to sleep the medication wont let u. I'm stopping after day 2 of my 6 day pack.
Lightheaded most of the dayEar pain and pressureSinus problemsLoss of energy
No one should take this drug. It has made me feel frail. I am frightened I will never feel as lively and pain-free as I did before I took it. I am 77 year-old who works full time. I used to feel healthy.
None, I was very anxious prior to the surgery and my doctor ordered the versed added to my IV. I felt terrific. Any anxiety was over. The anesthtic worked wonderful. I have had numerous back associated surgeries and have awoken during surgery on two occassions. The versed helped keep me anethisized. I hope I spelled that correctly!
Has anyone else had these bad gastrointestinal problems.
EXCELLENT NO SIDE EFFECTS BESIDES HEADACHES:> AND SUPRESSED APPETITE
depression, anxiety, panic attacks
Some sleepless nights when dosage was to high, Weight Gain.