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What are the precautions when taking this medicine?
• There may be a higher risk of endometrial or breast cancer.
• If you have any circulation problems, talk with healthcare provider.
• If you have heart disease, talk with healthcare provider.
• Check medicines with healthcare provider. This medicine may not mix well with other medicines.
• Avoid cigarette smoking. Persons older than 35 years of age and/or smoking more than 15 cigarettes per day are at an increased risk for heart disease.
• Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
What are some possible side effects of this medicine?
• Vaginal irritation.
• For females, vaginal yeast infection. Report itching or discharge.
Reasons to call healthcare provider immediately
• If you suspect an overdose, call your local poison control center or emergency department immediately.
• Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; chest tightness; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; or swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
• Swelling or pain of leg or arm.
• Severe vaginal irritation.
• A lump in the breast or breast tenderness.
• Any rash.
• No improvement in condition or feeling worse.
