What are the possible side effects of Premarin Intravenous?
Premarin Intravenous is for short-term use only. However, the risks associated with oral Premarin treatment should be taken into account.
Side effects are grouped by how serious they are and how often they happen when you are treated.
Serious, but less common side effects include:
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- Heart attack
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- Stroke
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- Blood clots
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- Dementia
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- Breast cancer
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- Cancer of the lining of the uterus (womb)
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- Cancer of the ovary
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- High blood pressure
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- High blood sugar
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- Gallbladder disease
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- Liver problems
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- Enlargement of benign tumors of the uterus ("fibroids")
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- Severe allergic reactions
Call your healthcare provider right away if you get any of the following warning signs or any other unusual symptoms that concern you:
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- New breast lumps
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- Unusual vaginal bleeding
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- Changes in vision or speech
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- Sudden new severe headaches
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- Severe pains in your chest or legs with or without shortness of breath, weakness and fatigue
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- Swollen lips, tongue and face
Less serious, but common side effects include:
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- Headache
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- Breast pain
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- Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
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- Stomach or abdominal cramps, bloating
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- Nausea and vomiting
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- Hair loss
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- Fluid retention
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- Vaginal yeast infection
These are not all the possible side effects of Premarin. For more information, ask your healthcare provider or pharmacist for advice about side effects. You may report side effects to FDA at 1-800-FDA-1088.