Precautions and Warnings With Estradiol Vaginal Tablets

You should talk to your healthcare provider about the potential precautions and warnings with estradiol vaginal tablets before beginning treatment. This medication may not be suitable for everyone. For instance, women who have gallbladder disease, diabetes, or heart disease may not be able to safely take estradiol vaginal tablets. Precautions and warnings also include possible drug interactions and allergic reactions.

Info on Estradiol Vaginal Tablets

Estradiol Vaginal Tablets: What Should I Tell My Healthcare Provider?

Talk with your healthcare provider prior to using estradiol vaginal tablets (Vagifem^®) if you have:

Cancer (or if you have had cancer in the past)
Unexplained vaginal bleeding
High blood pressure (hypertension)
High cholesterol
A history of blood clot
A history of heart attack or stroke
Heart disease
Liver disease, such as liver failure, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or liver tumors
Kidney disease, including kidney failure (renal failure)
Diabetes
Yellowing of the whites of the eyes or skin (jaundice) during a prior pregnancy or estrogen use
High triglycerides
Gallbladder disease
Congestive heart failure (CHF)
Uterine fibroids
Any allergies, including allergies to drugs, foods, preservatives, or dyes.

Also, let your healthcare provider know if you:

Are pregnant or thinking of becoming pregnant
Are breastfeeding
Have an upcoming surgery
Smoke cigarettes.

Make sure to tell your healthcare provider about any other medicines you are taking, including prescription and non-prescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.

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