Premarin Overview

Premarin Guide

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  • Summary
  • Why it is Prescribed
  • Important Warning
  • Brand Names
  • How it Works
  • Other Information
  • Other Uses
  • Overdose
  • Precautions
  • Possible Side Effects
  • Special Dietary Concerns
  • Storage Conditions

Why it is Prescribed

Vaginal estrogen is used to treat vaginal dryness, itching, and burning; painful or difficult urination; and sudden need to urinate immediately in women who are experiencing or have experienced menopause (change of life; the end of monthly menstrual periods). Femring ® brand estradiol vaginal ring is also used to treat hot flushes ('hot flashes'; sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating) in women who are experiencing menopause. Premarin ® brand vaginal cream is also used to treat kraurosis vulvae (a condition that may cause vaginal dryness and discomfort in women or girls of any age). Vaginal estrogen is in a class of medications called hormones. It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body.


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Encyclopedia: Premarin

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Premarin is the commercial name for compound drug consisting primarily of conjugated estrogens. Isolated from mare's urine , it is manufactured by Wyeth Pharmaceuticals and has been marketed since 1942. It is available in oral , IV, and topical form. The major forms of estrogen in Premarin are estrone , equilin and equilenin. The estrogens in Premarin are often called "conjugated equine estrogens" because the estrogen molecules are generally present...


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What could happen if you take Premarin for longer than 5 years?
My girlfriend went to the ob/gyn today and the Dr was very upset that she's...

nothing much other than increased risk to develop cancer of the breasts, and the hot flushes will come back when she stops premarin as it has only postponed the symptoms...

Asked by serialmom12 - 9 months ago

I have been trying to stop taking Premarin but the symptoms during withdrawal are horrible....
I started taking Premarin at 40 after having a radical hysterectomy. Now 14 years...

I don't remember if it was Premarin that my friend was taking prior to deciding to try a natural product called Menopause Balance Complex and is extremely pleased with...

Asked by ballemorie - 29 months ago

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    Jan 11, 2008

  • Premarin/expiration date Knowledge. - 2 replies

    wyeth pharmaceuticals How long after the expired date can I use Premarin vaginal cream? Too wyeth pharmaceuticals How long after the expired date can I use Premarin vaginal cream? Too...

    Nov 09, 2008

  • premarin? - 7 replies

    Hi ladies, I just got a prescription for premarin from the ob (vaginal dryness--tmi). She said leery...Premarin stuff is made from Pregnant mares (horses) urine. Mostly taken from...

    Aug 05, 2008

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    Can premarin have a side effect of altering liver function and increasing SGPT?

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    I have een prescribe Premarin vaginal Cream for estrogen. So mujch has been written about Premarin that I am hesitant to ...

  • Use of Premarin

    My mother had a surgery for womb tumor in 1977. A large fibrous tumor was removed. After the surgery the surgeon advised ...

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    PREMARIN 0.9MG TABS (NEW COATING) Drug Information For: PREMARIN 0.9MG TABS (NEW COATING) Ingredient Name: CONJUGATED ESTROGENS (ESS-troe-jenz) Drug Manufacturer: WYETH Common Uses: This medicine is a female hormone and is usually given to women...

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