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What Are The Side Effects Of Estradiol?

I have been taking 2mg of estradiol for the last 10 months. It seemed to help for a month or so but now the heat and sweating is back with a vengeance. I am on lots of other meds for blood pressure ,cholesterol, metformin for diabetes,Prozac, to name a few. What other options do I need to consider? I ve also cut caffeine, chocolate, and spicy foods.
Fri, 26 Dec 2014
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Hello
Estradiol 2 mg is advised but for which disease , you didn't mention?
Perhaps it was advised for post menopausal syndrome .
Still you are feeling alternate heat , sweating and act of vengeance .
But ,as you mentioned that you are also taking medicine for high blood pressure, diabetes and also prozac.
When such patient visit I advise my patient for ESTROGEN patch .
But this is a prescription drug ,so consult your doctor and get his consultation.
Since you are also taking few medicine ,so be careful and also consult your physician.
Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks, It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 3 hours before you lie down. To help control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or pizza , burger or spicy or greasy foods.
Also take some antacid with prozac.
Hope all these measures may be useful for you.
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What Are The Side Effects Of Estradiol?

Hello Estradiol 2 mg is advised but for which disease , you didn t mention? Perhaps it was advised for post menopausal syndrome . Still you are feeling alternate heat , sweating and act of vengeance . But ,as you mentioned that you are also taking medicine for high blood pressure, diabetes and also prozac. When such patient visit I advise my patient for ESTROGEN patch . But this is a prescription drug ,so consult your doctor and get his consultation. Since you are also taking few medicine ,so be careful and also consult your physician. Try raising the head of your bed about 4 inches with blocks, It also might help to avoid eating or drinking for 3 hours before you lie down. To help control stomach acid one should not drink alcohol or drinks with caffeine in them or eat chocolates or pizza , burger or spicy or greasy foods. Also take some antacid with prozac. Hope all these measures may be useful for you.