Depo-Estradiol

Alternate Name: Delestrogen

Description: Depo-Estradiol is prescribed for the treatment of certain conditions in men and women including menopausal symptoms, ovarian disorders, and prostate cancer. Depo-Estradiol is a brand-name of estradiol cypionate. The average Depo-Estradiol price is about $144 for one vial, 5 mL of 5 mg/mL intramuscular solution. Take advantage of our LowerMyRx discount to receive a typical Depo-Estradiol discount of up to 80% off of the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

Dosage Form: Vial

Administration Route: By injection

Drug Class: Endocrine-Metabolic Agent, Musculoskeletal Agent

Generic Available: No

Strength: 5 MG/ML

Warnings: It is unlikely that you will become pregnant while you are going through menopause. But, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. If you have recently had an infant, tell your doctor if you are breast feeding. Make sure your doctor knows if you have asthma, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart disease, or kidney disease. Also tell your doctor if you have endometriosis, gallbladder disease, liver disease, lupus, porphyria, or an underactive thyroid. This medicine should not be used to treat or prevent heart disease or stroke. In fact, hormone therapy can increase your risk of certain heart or blood vessel problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, blood clots, or circulation problems. Your risk of heart disease or stroke from this medicine is higher if you smoke. Your risk is also increased if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Talk with your doctor about ways to stop smoking. If you have diabetes, keep it under control. Ask your doctor about diet and exercise to control your weight and blood cholesterol level. This medicine may also increase your risk of other medical problems, including certain types of cancer. Talk with your doctor about how these risks might affect you. Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. This medicine may also affect the results of certain medical tests. Numbness or weakness in your arm or leg, or on one side of your body. Pain in your lower leg (calf). Shortness of breath, cold sweat, and bluish-colored skin. Sudden or severe headache, problems with vision, speech, or walking. Swelling in your hands, ankles, or feet. Vaginal bleeding or spotting.

Food Warnings: This medicine should not be used to treat or prevent heart disease or stroke. In fact, hormone therapy can increase your risk of certain heart or blood vessel problems. Tell your doctor if you have a history of heart attack, stroke, high blood pressure, congestive heart failure, blood clots, or circulation problems., This medicine may also increase your risk of other medical problems, including certain types of cancer. Talk with your doctor about how these risks might affect you., Make sure your doctor knows if you have asthma, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart disease, or kidney disease. Also tell your doctor if you have endometriosis, gallbladder disease, liver disease, lupus, porphyria, or an underactive thyroid., It is unlikely that you will become pregnant while you are going through menopause. But, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm your unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away. If you have recently had an infant, tell your doctor if you are breast feeding., Your risk of heart disease or stroke from this medicine is higher if you smoke. Your risk is also increased if you have diabetes or high cholesterol, or if you are overweight. Talk with your doctor about ways to stop smoking. If you have diabetes, keep it under control. Ask your doctor about diet and exercise to control your weight and blood cholesterol level., Tell any doctor or dentist who treats you that you are using this medicine. You may need to stop using this medicine several days before you have surgery or medical tests. This medicine may also affect the results of certain medical tests.