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What is the most important information I should know about Evamist (an estrogen
hormone)?
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Using estrogen alone may increase your chance of getting
cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while
you are using Evamist. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of
cancer of the uterus (womb). Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal
bleeding to find the cause.
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Do not use estrogen alone to prevent heart disease, heart
attacks, strokes or dementia (decline of brain function)
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Using estrogen alone may increase your chances of getting
strokes or blood clots
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Using estrogen alone may increase your chance of getting
dementia, based on a study of women 65 years or older
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Do not use estrogens with progestins to prevent heart
disease, heart attack or dementia
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Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chances
of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, or blood clots
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Using estrogens with progestins may increase your chance
of getting dementia, based on a study of women 65 years and older
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You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly
about whether you still need treatment with Evamist
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The estrogen in Evamist spray can transfer from the area
of skin where it was sprayed to other people. Do not allow others, especially children,
to come into contact with the area of your skin where you sprayed Evamist. Young
children who are accidentally exposed to estrogen through contact with women using
Evamist may show signs of puberty that are not expected (for example, breast budding)
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Evamist is an estrogen hormone used after menopause to reduce moderate to severe
hot flashes.
Evamist should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have
or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke
or heart attack in the past year; currently have or have had blood clots; currently
have or have had liver problems; or think you may be, or know that you are, pregnant.
The most common side effects that may occur with Evamist are headache, breast tenderness,
the common cold, nipple pain, back pain, nausea, and joint pain.
Please see full
patient information for Evamist.
Please see full prescribing
information for Evamist.
You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the
FDA. Visit
www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.
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