Premarin is made up of a mixture of estrogen hormones used to treat a lack of natural estrogen in the female body. Its most common use is to alleviate the symptoms of menopause including hot flashes and vaginal dryness. It is available only by prescription but is one of the most widely used medications in the United States.
Premarin for Migraine Treatment
For women suffering from migraines associated with their menstrual cycle hormone replacement therapy may be prescribed. According to the Web site headachedrugs.com Premarin is not usually prescribed in this situation.
The idea of the hormone replacement therapy is to provide a consistent level of estrogen to the body throughout the month. Premarin has an irregular rate of absorption and may actually trigger migraines. Synthetic estrogen is used in these cases.
According to American Academy of Family Physicians any woman with a history of migraines, especially severe migraines with neurologic symptoms, should consult a neurologist before beginning any hormone replacement therapy including Premarin due to an increases risk of stroke.
Conventional uses of Premarin
Along with the symptoms of menopause Premarin is used as a hormone replacement therapy for women whose ovaries are not functioning. It can also prevent osteoporosis in postmenopausal women. In rare cases it is used as a cancer treatment for men and women.
Premarin Side Effects
Contact a doctor or emergency room is any type of reaction to Premarin is suspected. Adverse reactions can include hives, swelling of the face and lips and difficulty breathing. Medical assistance should be sought immediately.
Sudden headaches, including migraine headaches, are another possible side effect of Premarin.
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