Eemt

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia, because this medication may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.

You should not take esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone if you have:

• liver disease;

• a recent history of heart attack, stroke or circulation problems;

• abnormal vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked;

• any type of breast, uterine, or hormone-dependent cancer; or

• if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

To make sure you can safely take esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone, tell your doctor if you have any of these other conditions:

• high blood pressure, heart disease, or coronary artery disease;

• high cholesterol or triglycerides;

• kidney disease;

• asthma;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• migraines;

• endometriosis;

• diabetes;

• lupus;

• depression;

• gallbladder disease;

• if you smoke; or

• if you have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy).

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone increases your risk of developing endometrial hyperplasia, a condition that may lead to cancer of the uterus. Taking progestins while using esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone may lower this risk. If your uterus has not been removed, your doctor may prescribe a progestin for you to take while you are using esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone.

Long-term esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone treatment may increase your risk of breast cancer, ovarian cancer, or uterine cancer. Talk with your doctor about your individual risks before using esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone long-term. Your doctor should check your progress every 3 to 6 months to determine whether you should continue this treatment.

FDA pregnancy category X. This medication can cause birth defects. Do not use esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone can pass into breast milk and may harm a nursing baby. This medication may also slow breast milk production. Do not use if you are breast-feeding a baby.

Take exactly as prescribed by your doctor. Do not take in larger or smaller amounts or for longer than recommended. Follow the directions on your prescription label.

This medication is usually taken in a cycle of 3 weeks on and 1 week off. Follow your doctor's instructions.

Have regular physical exams and self-examine your breasts for lumps on a monthly basis while using esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone.

If you need medical tests or surgery, or if you will be on bed rest, you may need to stop using this medication for a short time. Any doctor or surgeon who treats you should know that you are taking esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone.

Store at room temperature away from moisture and heat.

• Store at room temperature.
• Store in a dry place. Do not store in a bathroom.
• Keep all drugs in a safe place. Keep all drugs out of the reach of children and pets.
• Check with your pharmacist about how to throw out unused drugs.

• If your symptoms or health problems do not get better or if they become worse, call your doctor.
• Do not share your drugs with others and do not take anyone else's drugs.
• Keep a list of all your drugs (prescription, natural products, vitamins, OTC) with you. Give this list to your doctor.
• Talk with the doctor before starting any new drug, including prescription or OTC, natural products, or vitamins.
• Some drugs may have another patient information leaflet. Check with your pharmacist. If you have any questions about this medicine, please talk with your doctor, nurse, pharmacist, or other health care provider.
• If you think there has been an overdose, call your poison control center or get medical care right away. Be ready to tell or show what was taken, how much, and when it happened.

This information should not be used to decide whether or not to take EEMT or any other medicine. Only the healthcare provider has the knowledge and training to decide which medicines are right for a specific patient. This information does not endorse any medicine as safe, effective, or approved for treating any patient or health condition. This is only a brief summary of general information about this medicine. It does NOT include all information about the possible uses, directions, warnings, precautions, interactions, adverse effects, or risks that may apply to EEMT (estrogens (esterified) and methyltestosterone). This information is not specific medical advice and does not replace information you receive from the healthcare provider. You must talk with the healthcare provider for complete information about the risks and benefits of using this medicine.

Review Date: October 4, 2017