Name Estradiol Oral Tablets

Pronunciation (es tra DYE ole)

What is this drug used for? - It is used to prevent soft, brittle bones (osteoporosis) after menopause.
- It is used to prevent or lower the signs of the change of life (menopause).
- It is used to add estrogen to the body when the ovaries have been taken out or do not work the right way.
- Rarely, it is used to treat breast or prostate cancers.
- It may be given to you for other reasons. Talk with the doctor.

What are some things I need to know or do while I take this drug? - Tell all of your health care providers that you take this drug. This includes your doctors, nurses, pharmacists, and dentists.
- This drug may raise the chance of blood clots, a stroke, or a heart attack. Talk with the doctor.
- Talk with your doctor if you will need to be still for long periods of time like long trips, bedrest after surgery, or illness. Not moving for long periods may raise your chance of blood clots.
- Call your doctor right away if you have signs of a blood clot like chest pain or pressure; coughing up blood; shortness of breath; swelling, warmth, numbness, change of color, or pain in a leg or arm; or trouble speaking or swallowing.
- If you are allergic to tartrazine (FD&C Yellow No. 5), talk with your doctor. Some products have tartrazine.
- If you have high blood sugar (diabetes), you will need to watch your blood sugar closely.
- High blood pressure has happened with drugs like this one. Have your blood pressure checked as you have been told by your doctor.
- Have your blood work and bone density checked as you have been told by your doctor.
- Be sure to have regular breast exams and gynecology check-ups. You will also need to do breast self-exams as you have been told.
- Ovarian cancer has rarely happened in some people taking a certain estrogen with a progestin. If you have questions, talk with the doctor.
- High calcium levels have happened with drugs like this one in some people with cancer. C