This medication description is not meant for treatment prescription without the intervention of a specialist.

Common Uses

Presomen is used for treating certain symptoms of menopause (eg, hot flashes, vaginal dryness or itching). It is used to prevent osteoporosis (weak bones) after menopause in certain patients. It is used in certain patients to treat low estrogen levels, breast cancer. , or prostate cancer. It may also be used for other conditions as determined by your doctor.

Conjugated Estrogens is a mixture of female estrogen hormones. It works by replacing natural estrogens in a woman who can no longer produce enough estrogen. It works for advanced prostate cancer by antagonizing male hormones.

How to Take

The usual starting dosage is 0.3 milligrams daily, taken continuously or in cycles such as 25 days on Presomen and 5 days off.

Warning and Precautions

Presomen may cause dizziness. This effect may be worse if you take it with alcohol or certain medicines. Use Conjugated Estrogens with caution. Do not drive or perform other possibly unsafe tasks until you know how you react to it.

Smoking while taking Presomen may increase your risk of blood clots (especially in women older than 35 years of age).

Before using Presomen, you will need to have a complete medical and family history exam, which will include blood pressure, breast, stomach, and pelvic organ exams and a Pap smear.

You should have periodic mammograms as determined by your doctor. Follow your doctor's instructions for examining your own breasts, and report any lumps immediately.

Your doctor should reevaluate you every 3 to 6 months to determine whether or not you need to continue taking Presomen.

If you are only being treated for vaginal menopause symptoms, products applied locally such as vaginal creams, tablets, or rings should be considered before products taken by mouth or absorbed through the skin. If you have other medical conditions and are prescribed estrogens for more than one condition, consult your doctor about your treatment plan and its options.

Non-drug therapy to help prevent bone loss includes a weight-bearing exercise plan, as well as adequate daily calcium and vitamin D intake. Consult your doctor of pharmacist for more details.

Diabetes patients - Presomen may affect your blood sugar. Check blood sugar levels closely. Ask your doctor before you change the dose of your diabetes medicine.

Presomen may cause dark skin patches on your face (melasma). Exposure to the sun may make these patches darker, and you may need to avoid prolonged sun exposure and sunlamps. Consult your doctor regarding the use of sunscreens and protective clothing.

If you wear contact lenses and you develop problems with them, contact your doctor.

If you will be having surgery or will be confined to a chair or bed for a long period of time (eg, a long plane flight), notify your doctor beforehand. Special precautions may need to be taken in these circumstances while you are taking Presomen.

Presomen may interfere with certain lab tests. Be sure your doctor and lab personnel know you are taking Conjugated Estrogens.

Lab tests, including a lipid profile, may be performed while you use Presomen. These tests may be used to monitor your condition or check for side effects. Be sure to keep all doctor and lab appointments.

Missed Dose

Take the missed dose as soon as you remember. If it is almost time for your next dose, skip the missed dose and take the medicine at the next regularly scheduled time. Do not take extra medicine to make up the missed dose.

Overdose

Symptoms may include excessive vaginal bleeding 2 to 7 days following overdose, nausea and vomiting. Seek medical attention right away if any of these symptoms occur.

Storage

Store Presomen at room temperature between 68 and 77 degrees F (20 and 25 degrees C). Store away from heat, moisture, and light. Do not store in the bathroom. Keep Presomen out of the reach of children and away from pets.

Possible Side Effects

Common side effects: breast pain or tenderness; gas; headache; hair loss; mild nausea or vomiting; spotting or breakthrough bleeding; stomach cramps or bloating. Seek medical attention right away if any of these side effects occur: severe allergic reactions (rash; hives; itching; difficulty breathing; tightness in the chest; swelling of the mouth, face, lips, or tongue); abnormal bleeding from the vagina; breast lumps; calf pain, swelling, or tenderness; changes in vision or speech; chest pain; dizziness; fainting; mental or mood changes; pain in the calves; pain or tenderness in the upper abdomen; severe headache; slurred speech; sudden shortness of breath; swelling of the hands or feet; unusual vaginal discharge/itching/odor; vision changes; vomiting; weakness or numbness of an arm or leg; yellowing of the skin or eyes.

More Information

The information given above is a summary. Your pharmacist can provide more information about Presomen. Do not share this medicine with others for whom it was not prescribed. Do not use this medicine for other health conditions. If using this medicine for an extended period of time, obtain refills before your supply runs out.