Premarin is used to treat vaginal dryness, hot flashes and other menopause related symptoms. Menopause is absence of menstrual periods for 12 months or more. Premarin is combination of estrogens hormones. Estrogens are one of the two major hormones produced in a female body. Estrogens are the sex hormones produced by ovaries in females. It is also used to prevent osteoporosis and other diseases which are caused by lack of estrogen levels in the body. It is used as a replacement to natural Estrogens in the body. It is also used in women who have low estrogens due to removal of ovaries. Estrogens maintain female sexual characteristics and help in the development of female sexual organs, therefore required for active sex and social life. If you have any related symptoms, it is highly recommended to consult a doctor and get prescribed for a medicine such as Premarin. Premarin drug is available only on prescription and generic Premarin is not available. Premarin is also used to cure cancer in some cases. Breast and Prostate cancer are the main areas of treatment.
Side effects of Premarin
Some of the serious side effects of Premarin include breast lumps, pain, swelling or tenderness. It may also cause problems with speech, vision and physical balance of the body. You might have a sleep disorder, body weakness and sudden mood changes. If you have any of these during period of intake, please consult your doctor. If you have any previous history of migraine, it may cause severe migraine headache as a side effect. It may also cause weakness in the body and eventually lead to jaundice. Vaginal Itching and changing in the menstrual periods are other known side effects of Premarin drug.
Important Information
You should strictly not use Premarin if you have liver disease, any type of hormone related cancer or history of any cardiovascular disease such as stroke, heart attack or blood clots. Please let your doctor know about your medical history to check if Premarin can be taken without any danger. You should also let the doctor know if you have migraine headaches, asthma, diabetes, high cholesterol, gall bladder disease or a kidney disease. You might require you to take progestin with Premarin in case you don’t have your uterus removed. Premarin alone may increase the risk of cancer in uterus. Long term intake of Premarin may increase the probability of cardiovascular disease such as heart attack or a stroke. Please check with your doctor for more information in this regard. You may also need to curb your smoking habit if you want to take the medication as it may prove to be fatal otherwise. This medication is not advised to be used for children below 18 years of age. The medication is also not advised to pregnant women as it may cause birth defects in the baby. The medicine can also pass through the breast milk and prove to be harmful for the baby. Please visit your doctor for more information. Premarin cream is also available to be used on vagina.
