Evamist Side Effects

Severe Side Effects of Evamist

• Contact your doctor if you experience sharp headaches, vomiting, dizziness, fainting, impaired vision, chest or jaw pains, hemoptysis, dark urine, breast lumps, hallucinations, mood changes, extreme body aches or swelling in the arms and legs.
• Seek emergency attention if you have unusual vaginal bleeding, irritation, odor or discharge. These may be signs of a potentially dangerous side effect.

Common Side Effects of Evamist

• Minor breast, stomach and head pains are common side effects when taking Evamist. Consult your doctor if these syndromes worsen or become unbearable.
• Users of Evamist have often reported bloating, minor hair loss and vaginal yeast infections. These conditions are not severe, and there is usually no reason for concern.

Warnings & Recalls for Evamist

Black Box Warnings for Evamist

• Children who accidentally come into contact with Evamist may start puberty prematurely. Male children may experience breast enlargement. Patients who use Evamist should wear garments with long-sleeves to prevent unintended secondary exposure.

• Taking Evamist puts you at risk of developing endometrial (uterine lining) cancer. Continued usage of Evamist increases this risk. Your doctor may prescribe progestin in addition to Evamist. Progestin helps to curb the development of endometrial cancer, but carries other health risks of its own, including the potential development of breast cancer.

• Before starting Evamist, consult with a medical professional if you have ever been diagnosed with cancer. If you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding while using Evamist, seek immediate medical attention.

• Studies have shown that postmenopausal females who take estrogens such as Evamist with progestin have a higher chance of developing serious complications such as heart attacks, stroke, blood clots, cancer, gallbladder disease, high blood pressure, liver problems and dementia. Talk to your doctor if you or a family member has ever had a blood clot, diabetes, heart disease, lupus or breast cancer. It is important to mention if you have high blood pressure or cholesterol, or if you have suffered a heart attack or stroke in the past year.

Evamist Treatment and Use

Evamist | Estradiol is a topical estrogen hormone spray that is used to treat the occurrence of hot flashes during menopause. It is marketed by Ther-RX and was approved for use in 2007 by the FDA.

How does Evamist work?

Some women require prescription medication to cope with menopausal symptoms. During menopause, a woman’s body produces less of the vital hormones estrogen and progesterone. This deficiency leads to a variety of symptoms. Hormonal therapy in the form of Evamist, which is absorbed through the skin, helps replace those lost hormones.

Dosage

Evamist is applied to the epidermis on the inside of the forearm, between the elbow and wrist. An Evamist applicator comes with 75 sprays. Patients may use Evamist up to three times daily. New users should start with the smallest possible dose and gradually increase the dosage if needed. In order to prevent smearing, wait at least two minutes before putting on clothes. Avoid washing for at least an hour after applying Evamist.

Patients should stop using Evamist once their moderate or severe hot flashes are under control.

Female patients who have not had a hysterectomy, or surgical removal of the uterus, may be prescribed progestin in addition to Evamist. Progestin helps to curb the development of endometrial cancer, which is one of the risks associated with using Evamist.

Other Names for Evamist

Brand Name

• Evamist

Generic Name

• Estradiol

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