About Angeliq Tablets
Estrogen-progestin hormone replacement therapy
Used for
- Relief of menopausal symptoms, such as hot flushes and night sweats
- Prevention of osteoporosis after menopause when other treatments are unsuitable
Usual adult dose
One tablet once daily, taken continuously.
Common side effects
- Breast tenderness or pain
- Headache
- Nausea or abdominal discomfort
- Irregular vaginal bleeding
Important warnings
- Not for pregnancy or unexplained vaginal bleeding.
- May increase risks of blood clots, stroke, and certain cancers.
- Avoid with a history of breast cancer, blood clots, or serious liver disease.
- Drospirenone can raise potassium; extra caution with kidney or adrenal problems.
Pregnancy
Not indicated during pregnancy; stop if pregnancy occurs.
Breastfeeding
Not indicated during breastfeeding.
Interactions
- Some seizure, tuberculosis, and HIV medicines may reduce hormone effects.
- St John’s wort may reduce hormone effects.
- Potassium-raising medicines can increase blood potassium.
- Hormone therapy may affect warfarin and other anticoagulants.
AI-generated from general medical knowledge, not from this product's official leaflet. It may be incomplete or out of date. Not medical advice — ask a pharmacist or doctor before making any decision.