Angeliq
Drug name: Angeliq
Other names used:
- Allurene®
Active Ingredients:
- Drospirenone
- Estradiol
Indications: Angeliq is mainly used for the following conditions:
- Menopause symptom treatment: vaginal changes, hot flashes.
- Osteoporosis (thinning of bone tissues) resulting from menopause.
- Menopause vaginal atrophy
Contraindications and cautions: If any of the following apply to you consult your doctor before using Angeliq:
- Liver dysfunction
- Jaundice
- Kidney dysfunction
- Adrenal insufficiency
- Blood-clotting disorders – hemophilia or others
- Any conditions involving blood clotting
- Vaginal Bleeding
- Cancer of different genesis
- Elevated potassium levels
The following conditions may require you to change the dosage of Angeliq:
- Hypertension
- Angina
- Heart related problems
- High cholesterol
- Liver or kidney disease
- Asthma
- Depression
- Epilepsy
- Migraines
- Gallbalder dysfunction
- Hysterectomy
- Uterine fibroids
Angeliq is in FDA pregnancy category X meaning that not under any circumstances it should not be used during pregnancy, breastfeeding or if you are planning to become pregnant. Using Estradiol may increase the possibility of appearance of uterine tumors. In Angeliq Drosperinone may reduce the risk.
Consult your health care provider on any other questions you have regarding contradictons and cautions for Angeliq.
Adverse effects: There are possible side-effects associated with this that can affect individuals in different ways. If a side effect is stated here, that does not necessarily mean the fact that all people using Angeliq will experience it or any other. Side effects of Angeliq include:
Allergic reactions: hives, swelling, difficulty breathing. If any of these appear stop the use of Angeliq immediately.
Other side-effects include:
- Angina
- Short breath
- Weakness
- Numbness
- headache, confusion, vision, speech and balance problems
- Vaginal bleeding
- Pain in the lower abdominal region
- Swelling
- Jaundice
- Breast lumps
Other less serious side-effects that may need a dosage adjustment are:
- Nausea, vomiting
- Breast enlargement
- Feet and hand swelling
- Darkened skin
- Changes in the menses periods
- Headaches, migraines
- Dizziness
- Fainting
- Inability to wear contact lenses
- Yeast infection of the vagina
The side effects listed above may not include all of the side effects reported by the drug's manufacturer.
For more information about any other possible risks associated with Anbgeliq, please read the information provided with Angeliq or consult your doctor or pharmacist.
Interactions: It is important to tell your doctor or pharmacist what you are already taking, including those bought without a prescription and medicines, before you start treatment with Angeliq. Similarly, check with your doctor or pharmacist before taking any new medication while taking this one, to ensure that the combination is safe.
Consult your doctor if you are using especially any of the following groups of medicine:
- Insulin or oral treatment
- Anti blood-clotting medication(warfarin)
- Heparin
- NSAID's or aspirin
- Diuretics (water pills)
- Potassium supplements
- medicine including ACE inhibitors
Additional Information: DO NOT SHARE Angeliq with others. DO NOT USE THIS MEDICINE for other health conditions. KEEP THIS PRODUCT, as well as syringes and needles, if needed during treatment, out of the reach of children. Do not reuse needles, syringes, or other materials.
