Covaryx overview
BRAND NAMES:
Covaryx, Covaryx HS, EEMT, EEMT HS, Syntest DS
Generic Names:
Est Estrogens-Methyltest
Uses:
Treats symptoms of menopause, such as hot flashes. Estrogens are female hormones and methyltestosterone is a male hormone.
Therapeutic Classes:
Estrogen/Androgen Combination
Forms:
Tablet
How it’s taken:
By mouth
What is Covaryx used for?
What form(s) does Covaryx come in
Tablet
What are common Covaryx doses?
Tablet 1.25-2.5MG
Common Covaryx prescriptions
Covaryx
1.25-2.5mg tablet
How to take Covaryx
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
You should not use two doses at the same time.
What to do if you miss a dose of Covaryx
You should not use two doses at the same time.
Take the missed dose as soon as possible.
Skip the missed dose if it is almost time for your next regular dose.
Covaryx contraindications
You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to estrogens or androgens. You should not use if you are pregnant (or think you may be pregnant), if you are breastfeeding, or if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding. You should not use if you have severe liver disease, or have heart or circulation problems, including a history of blood clots, or breast cancer.
Covaryx warnings
Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart disease, kidney disease, depressed mood, or liver disease.
You should see your doctor regularly (usually every 6 months to 1 year) while taking this medicine.
Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed), check with your doctor about whether you should also take progesterone.
Large doses of this medicine taken over long periods of time may increase the risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.
Severe headache or vomiting
Breast lumps
Covaryx interactions
Tell your doctor if you are taking blood thinners (such as Coumadin®).
You should see your doctor regularly (usually every 6 months to 1 year) while taking this medicine.
Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed), check with your doctor about whether you should also take progesterone.
Large doses of this medicine taken over long periods of time may increase the risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.
Covaryx side effects
Serious Side Effects
Severe stomach pain or swelling
Heavy vaginal bleeding
Chest or leg (calf) pain
Shortness of breath
Severe headache or vomiting
Breast lumps
Fluid retention and weight gain
Contact lens discomfort
Depressed mood
Less Serious Side Effects
Bloated feeling
Changes in sexual desire
Contact lens discomfort
Mild dizziness
Swollen or tender breasts
Depressed mood
Fluid retention and weight gain
Headache
Mild nausea or vomiting
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