Estratest (Esterified Estrogens and Methlytestosterone)
Purpose of Medication and Method of Action
Estratest is a combination of estrogen and testosterone which is used to treat the vasomotor (hot flashes, flushing) symptoms of menopause. It is also used to increase libido in postmenopausal women.
Side Effects
The most common side effects are similar to those associated with estrogens and include: increased blotchy pigmentation of skin (cholasma). breast tenderness, loss of scalp hair, headache, increase in facial and extremity hair, and fluid retention. Other potential dangers include: an increase in gall bladder disease, blood clotting disorders, increase in blood pressure, and possible increase in incidence of cancer of the breast, cervix, vagina, and liver.
Drug Interactions
No significant interactions have been reported.
Cautions and Contraindications
Estratest is contraindicated in women with a history of deep vein thrombosis or any other thromboembolic disease.
Usual Dose
One tablet each day.
Patient Medication Information
These information sheets do not list all known side effects of the medications, only the most common side effects. For a complete list of side effects please contact your local pharmacy or the actual drug manufacturing company.