Estradiol valerate is an estrogen drug used to treat menopausal symptoms and hormone deficiencies. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the medication, including information on its other uses, possible side effects, and dosing tips.
Potential side effects of estradiol valerate include nausea, headaches, and hair loss. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are mild, some are potentially serious and may require prompt medical care, such as chest pain and migraines.
Estradiol valerate is used to treat menopausal symptoms, hormone deficiencies, and prostate cancer. This eMedTV page further discusses what estradiol valerate is used for, including its possible off-label use for men who are undergoing a sex change.
Depending on the condition being treated and other factors, estradiol valerate dosing guidelines will vary. This eMedTV page offers estradiol valerate dosage recommendations for treating menopause symptoms, hormone deficiencies, and prostate cancer.
Some antibiotics, antifungals, and barbiturates may cause drug interactions with estradiol valerate. This eMedTV page describes the potential effects of these estradiol valerate interactions and lists other drugs that may interact with the medication.
You should not use estradiol valerate if you have liver disease or have ever had a blood clot. This eMedTV page offers a list of other precautions and warnings with estradiol valerate, including more information on who should not use this medication.
