March 28th
2008
10:48 AM
I am 52 and had a hysterectomy at 28, so I've been on lots of different kinds of estrogens in that time. Once I went on Premarin until I found out that it is made from pregnant mares' urine ( the "mar-" in the name of the med). They are confined to very small stalls and have catheters to catch all of their urine. Many of their colts are born unhealthy, which is no surprise. If this disturbs you, remember - there are LOTS of good alternatives.
I'm trying what are known as "bio-identical" estrogens next this summer.
October 22th
2007
7:38 PM
June 17th
2007
4:44 PM
I am taking .65 mg premarin but still having sever hot flash's and mood swings. I was on the patch but the adhesive made me break out and I could not wear it. Does anyone know of any tablet form of hormone replacement I might try. These hot flashs and mood swings are drivng me crazy!!
Thanks!!
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March 27th
2007
6:57 PM
I have a question as to why if you have glucoma or the beginning sign of it (Iam 53) they would not take me for a study using premarn. Does anyone know why not?
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February 19th
2007
4:02 PM
I have a rash on my body that itches like crazy... anybody else experience this?
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January 9th
2007
11:18 AM
I have been on Premarin for 10 years...The only side effect I have noticed has been a slight weight gain...I feel the best I have ever felt. I tried going off and trying the all natural meds....that was a nightmare...hot flashes..mood swings and just plain misery....went back on Premarin and felt great again...
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February 23th
2005
6:42 AM
Ihad a hysterectomy and total reconstruction, then was put on premarin. It has helped me I feel alot better when i take it but siince the first week i started i've had leg and foot cramps every night! bad ones to the point i can hardly get any sleep! i asked my gyn, and he said it does not have anything to do with the premarin and that was all. has anyone else experienced this?
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January 20th
2004
9:38 PM
I would like to know if anyone knows if this medication promotes hair growth. I would like to add that I have noticed that it gives you a yellowish discharge like the pharmacy info sheet says it could possibly do. I hate that. I've gotten used to the idea of not having a period and never having any type of discharge afterwards. I can say that it has not helped with my hot flashes. By the way can anyone tell me if this medicine enlarges your breast I think that it has given me half a cup in size.
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September 22th
2003
1:02 PM
My Premarin does not seem to be working at all. My hot flashes are back and my hair is thinner and thinner. It does cause this problem with hair but I'd rather not be dripping 2-3 x a day! My doctor says to keep taking it as it has worked in the past. I checked into www.safetyalerts.com and found that the drug manufacturer has recalled many dosages for failure to dissolve. No wonder it doesn't work!
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August 11th
2003
11:32 AM
I've just started taken premarin for a week. But already am experiencing a decrease in my hot flashes and night sweats, which were extreme.
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November 14th
2002
1:28 PM
Would like to know if hair loss taking premarin is a side effiect? I have been taking it for about a year and it seems to be getting worse. Can you give me moore info on this? It is a concern of why I am lossing hair?
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August 11th
2008
6:43 PM
I have been in surgical menopause for 3 weeks now. I was put on Premarin .6 mg 2 weeks ago. For those last 2 weeks, I have been so constantly nauseous, occasionally vomiting. I'm lucky to eat 2 pieces of toast & a cup of tea each day! Still having hot flashes, not as soaking wet as before but still pretty uncomfortable.
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