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Prefest

Prefest is used for:

Treating hot flashes, night sweats, and other symptoms associated with menopause. It is also used to prevent thinning bones (osteoporosis) in women past menopause.

Prefest is an estrogen and progestin combination. It helps maintain 2 female sex hormone levels that fall as a woman reaches menopause.

Do NOT use Prefest if:

• you are allergic to any ingredient in Prefest
• you are pregnant
• you have a history of problems with the blood vessels in the brain or heart, heart valve problems, heart attack, uncontrolled high blood pressure, abnormal or undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, certain cancers (including breast cancer or endometrial cancer), serious liver problems, blood clots, or have had a stroke
• you are taking troleandomycin

Contact your doctor or health care provider right away if any of these apply to you.

Before using Prefest :

Some medical conditions may interact with Prefest . Tell your doctor or pharmacist if you have any medical conditions, especially if any of the following apply to you:

• if you are pregnant, planning to become pregnant or are breast-feeding
• if you are taking any prescription or nonprescription medicine, herbal preparation, or dietary supplement
• if you have allergies to medicines, foods, or other substances
• if you smoke cigarettes
• if you have cancer, diabetes, headaches or migraines, endometriosis, epilepsy, high cholesterol or triglyceride levels in the blood, high blood pressure, recent surgery, breast nodules or abnormal mammogram, depression, gallbladder or kidney disease, irregular menstrual periods, urinary tract bleeding, or obesity
• if you have heart problems, elevated calcium in the blood, yellowing of the skin or eyes, pancreatitis, or tumors in the uterus

Some MEDICINES MAY INTERACT with Prefest . Tell your health care provider if you are taking any other medicines, especially any of the following:

• Azole antifungals (eg, ketoconazole), aprepitant, bosentan, barbiturates (eg, phenobarbital), carbamazepine, felbamate, griseofulvin, HIV protease inhibitors (eg, ritonavir), hydantoins (eg, phenytoin), modafinil, nevirapine, penicillins, rifampin, St. John"s wort, tetracyclines (eg, doxycycline), topiramate, or troglitazone because they may decrease Prefest "s effectiveness
• Beta-blockers (eg, metoprolol), corticosteroids (eg, hydrocortisone), cyclosporine, theophyllines, or troleandomycin because the risk of their side effects may be increased by Prefest
• Lamotrigine because its effectiveness may be decreased by Prefest

This may not be a complete list of all interactions that may occur. Ask your health care provider if Prefest may interact with other medicines that you take. Check with your health care provider before you start, stop, or change the dose of any medicine.

How to use Prefest :

Use Prefest as directed by your doctor. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions. Check the label on the medicine for exact dosing instructions.

• An extra patient leaflet is available with Prefest . Talk to your pharmacist if you have questions about this information.
• Take Prefest by mouth with or without food.
• Prefest can be started either on the first day of your menstrual flow or the first Sunday after the start of your menstrual flow. A second form of birth control should be used during the first month of use.
• Prefest works best if it is taken at the same time each day, not more than 24 hours apart.
• If you miss a dose of Prefest , take it as soon as you remember. Take your next dose at the regular time. This means you may take 2 doses on the same day. If you miss more than 1 dose of Prefest , refer to the patient information that came with Prefest .

Ask your health care provider any questions you may have about how to use Prefest .

Important safety information:

• Discontinuing Prefest while taking lamotrigine may increase the blood levels of lamotrigine and lead to increased side effects such as nausea, dizziness, and visual disturbances.
• Prefest may increase the risk of stroke, heart attack, blood clots, high blood pressure, or similar problems. The risk may be greater if you smoke.
• If you have vomiting or diarrhea for any reason, your medicine may not work as well.
• Tell your doctor or dentist that you take Prefest before you receive any medical or dental care, emergency care, or surgery.
• If you wear contact lenses and you develop problems with them, contact your doctor.
• This medicine may cause dark skin patches on your face. Avoid the sun, sunlamps, or tanning booths until you know how you react to Prefest . Use a sunscreen or wear protective clothing if you must be outside for more than a short time.
• Use of Prefest will not prevent the spread of sexually transmitted diseases (STDs).
• Taking certain antibiotics, anticonvulsants, and other medicines while you are using Prefest may decrease the effectiveness of Prefest .To prevent pregnancy, use an extra form of birth control (eg, condoms).
• Prefest should not be used in CHILDREN before menstruation has begun.
• PREGNANCY and BREAST-FEEDING: Do not use Prefest if you are pregnant. If you think you may be pregnant, contact your doctor right away. Prefest is found in breast milk. If you are or will be breast-feeding while you use Prefest , check with your doctor. Discuss any possible risks to your baby.

Possible side effects of Prefest :

All medicines may cause side effects, but many people have no, or minor, side effects. Check with your doctor if any of these most COMMON side effects persist or become bothersome:

Nausea; vomiting; weight change; bleeding between menstrual periods; breast tenderness.

Severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); calf/leg pain or swelling; changes in vision; chest pain; difficulty wearing contact lenses; dizziness or fainting; headache or sudden severe headache; lumps in the breast; missed menstrual period; numbness of an arm or leg; one-sided weakness; persistent or recurrent abnormal vaginal bleeding; severe stomach pain; slurred speech; swelling of fingers or ankles; trouble breathing or shortness of breath; yellowing skin or eyes.

This is not a complete list of all side effects that may occur. If you have questions or need medical advice about side effects, contact your doctor or health care provider. You may report side effects to the FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088 (1-800-332-1088) or at http://www.fda.gov/medwatch.

If OVERDOSE is suspected:

Contact 1-800-222-1222 (the American Association of Poison Control Centers), your local poison control center (http://www.aapcc.org/findyour.htm), or emergency room immediately. Symptoms may include nausea; vaginal bleeding; vomiting.

Store Prefest at room temperature, between 59 and 86 degrees F (15 and 30 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Prefest out of the reach of children and away from pets.

General information:

• If you have any questions about Prefest , please talk with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• Prefest is to be used only by the patient for whom it is prescribed. Do not share it with other people.
• If your symptoms do not improve or if they become worse, check with your doctor.

This information is a summary only. It does not contain all information about Prefest . If you have questions about the medicine you are taking or would like more information, check with your doctor, pharmacist, or other health care provider.