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    • ESTRADIOL (ONCE WEEKLY) (Generic for CLIMARA)

ESTRADIOL (es tra DYE ole) reduces the number and severity of hot flashes due to menopause. It may also help relieve the symptoms of menopause, such as vaginal irritation, dryness, or pain during sex. It can be used to prevent osteoporosis. It works by increasing levels of the hormone estrogen in the body. It is an estrogen hormone.


ESTRADIOL (ONCE WEEKLY) (Generic for CLIMARA) Lifestyle Interactions

  • Azelastine Hydrochloride 137mcg/1actuation, Fluticasone Propionate 50mcg/1actuation, Nasal spray, suspension

    Interaction: Cannabis
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Discuss cannabis use with your care team. The effects of your medication may be altered if used with cannabis. Call emergency services right away if you experience slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, or trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid cannabis use while taking CNS depressants due to the risk for additive CNS depression and potential for other cognitive adverse reactions.
  • Azelastine Hydrochloride 137mcg/1actuation, Fluticasone Propionate 50mcg/1actuation, Nasal spray, suspension

    Interaction: Alcohol
    Severity: Major
    Notes for Consumers: Do not drink alcohol while taking this medication. Drinking alcohol while taking this medication can cause serious side effects, such as central nervous system (CNS) depression, and can increase the risk of falling. Call emergency services right away if you experience symptoms of CNS depression: slow or shallow breathing, shortness of breath, feeling faint, dizziness, confusion, trouble staying awake.
    Notes for Professionals: Advise patients to avoid alcohol consumption while taking CNS depressants. Alcohol consumption may result in additive CNS depression.

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