Who should not take DEPO-Estradiol?
Do not start taking DEPO-Estradiol if you:
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- have unusual vaginal bleeding.
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- currently have or have had certain cancers.
Estrogens may increase the chances of getting certain types of cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus. If you have or had cancer, talk with your healthcare provider about whether you should take DEPO-Estradiol. - •
- had a stroke or heart attack in the past year.
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- currently have or have had blood clots.
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- are allergic to DEPO-Estradiol or any of its ingredients.
See the end of this leaflet for a list of ingredients in DEPO-Estradiol.
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- think you may be pregnant.
Tell your healthcare provider:
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- if you are breastfeeding.
The hormone in DEPO-Estradiol can pass into your milk.
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- about all of your medical problems.
Your healthcare provider may need to check you more carefully if you have certain medical conditions, such as asthma (wheezing), epilepsy (seizures), diabetes, migraine, endometriosis, lupus, angioedema (swelling of face and tongue), hypertension (high blood pressure), problems with your heart, liver, thyroid, kidneys, or have high calcium levels in your blood. - •
- about all the medicines you take.
This includes prescription and nonprescription medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements. Some medicines may affect how DEPO-ESTRADIOL works. DEPO-ESTRADIOL may also affect how your other medicines work. - •
- if you are going to have surgery or will be on bed rest.
You may need to stop taking estrogens.