People's Pharmacy

Estrace

Generic Name:estradiol

Revised:4/1/2000

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Taking the Medicine

The best dose and timing of Estrace tablets differ depending on the purpose for which they are prescribed.

Postmenopausal women experiencing hot flashes or other symptoms generally take one pill daily for three weeks, and no Estrace 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 Estrace and when to take the progestin.
Transdermal patches are applied to clean, dry, intact skin on the trunk of the body, but not to the breast.

The usual treatment regimen calls for a patch to be applied at the beginning of the week and left in place until another is applied to a different site halfway through the week.