What is Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds: Uses, Warnings & Interactions

Updated May 14, 2025  •  Published Dec 30, 2020

Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds 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 Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds used for?

What form(s) does Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds come in

  • Tablet

What are common Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds doses?

  • Tablet 1.25-2.5MG

Common Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds prescriptions

  • Est Estrogens-Methyltest DS
    1.25-2.5mg tablet

How to take Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds

  • 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 Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds

  • 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.

Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds 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.

Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds 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

Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds 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.

Est Estrogens-Methyltest Ds 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