WARNING: This drug has been reported to increase the chance of womb (endometrial) cancer in women who have been through menopause. This risk appears to depend on the length of time this drug is used and the amount of estrogen per dose. If you use this drug for an extended period, you should be evaluated at least every 6 months. If you experience abnormal vaginal bleeding, notify your doctor promptly. This medication is not effective in preventing or treating a tendency toward miscarriages (natural habitual abortion) nor the threat of miscarriage. This drug must not be used during pregnancy because its use may result in birth defects or cancer later in the child's life. If you become pregnant or think you may be pregnant, consult your doctor immediately to discuss the risk to the fetus.
USES: Estrogens are used to relieve symptoms of menopause. Chlordiazepoxide is used to treat anxiety, tension and stress.
HOW TO USE: Take this medication by mouth as directed, usually three times a day for 21 days followed by 1 week of no medication. Do not increase your dose or take this more often than prescribed without consulting your doctor.
SIDE EFFECTS: Stomach upset, nausea, bloating, headache, breast tenderness, drowsiness, dizziness and blurred vision may occur the first several days as your body adjusts to the medication. Weakness, swelling of the hands or feet, changes in sexual desire, change in weight may also occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, inform your doctor. Notify your doctor if you develop: chest pain, rapid heart rate, jaundice, stomach cramps, vomiting, depression, breathing trouble, unusual bleeding or bruising, leg pain, breast lumps, numbness in the arms or legs, fever, sore throat, skin rash. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.
Panic attacks are sudden feelings of terror that strike without warning. These episodes can occur at any time, even during sleep. A person experiencing a panic attack may believe that he or she is having a heart attack or that death is imminent. The fear and terror that a person experiences during a panic attack are not in proportion to the true situation and may be unrelated to what is happening around them. Most people with panic attacks experience several of the following symptoms: racing heartbeat, faintness, dizzyness, numbness or tingling in the hands and fingers, chills, chest pains, difficulty breathing, and a feeling of loss or control. There are several treatments for panic attacks.
Stress occurs when forces from the outside world impinge on the individual. Stress is a normal part of life. However, over-stress, can be harmful. There is now speculation, as well as some evidence, that points to the abnormal stress responses as being involved in causing various diseases or conditions.
Menopause is the time in a woman's life when menstrual periods permanently stop, also called the “change of life." Menopause symptoms include hot flashes, night sweats, irregular vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, painful intercourse, urinary incontinence, weight gain, and emotional symptoms such as mood swings. Treatment of menopausal symptoms varies, and should be discussed with your physician.
Sexual health information including birth control, impotence, herpes, sexually transmitted diseases, staying healthy, women's sexual health concerns, and men's sexual health concerns. Learn about the most common sexual conditions affecting men and women.
Panic attacks may be symptoms of an anxiety disorder. These attacks are a
serious health problem in the U.S. At least 20% of adult Americans, or about 60
million people, will suffer from panic attacks at some point in their lives.
About 1.7% of adult Americans, or about 3 million people, will have full-blown
panic disorder at some time in their lives, twice as often for women than men. The peak age at which people have their first panic attack (onset) is 15-19 years. Another fact about panic is that this symptom is strikingly different from other types of anxiety; panic attacks are so very sudden and often unexpected, appear to be unprovoked, and are often disabling.
Childhood panic disorder facts include that about 0.7% of children suffer from
panic disorder or generalized anxiety disorder and that although panic is found
to occur twice as often in women compared to men, boys and girls tend to
experience this disorder a...
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