People's Pharmacy

Premarin

Generic Name:conjugated estrogens

Revised:4/1/2000

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Taking the Medicine

It is important to take Premarin exactly according to the doctor's instructions, since the dose and timing are different depending on the purpose for which it is being used.

Women who have menopausal symptoms but are still having menstrual cycles start taking Premarin on the fifth day of menstrual bleeding. They then take one pill daily for three weeks, and no Premarin for the following week.

Doctors often prescribe a progestin compound in addition for women who have not had a hysterectomy.

Make sure you understand the schedule of when to take Premarin and when to take the progestin.