Divina
Divina is a hormone replacement therapy for women after menopause, used to relieve menopausal symptoms and prevent bone loss.
Form
tabletti
Active Ingredient
Estradiol valerate
Manufacturer
Orion Corporation
How to Use
Dosage
Take one tablet daily for 21 days; first 11 white tablets, then 10 blue tablets.
Method
Take each tablet with water, preferably in the evening. Follow the order on the pack: white tablets first, then blue. After 21 days, take a 7-day break, then start a new pack on the same day of the week.
Important
Do not take more than one tablet per day.
Possible Side Effects
COMMON
- •Weight gain or loss, swelling due to fluid retention
- •Feeling low, nervous, anxious, trouble sleeping, lack of energy, mood swings, difficulty concentrating, changes in sex drive, feeling very happy, agitation
- •Headache, dizziness, migraine
- •Hot flashes, increased sweating
- •Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps, gas, constipation, upper stomach discomfort, diarrhea, rectal problems
- •Breast pain or tenderness, breast enlargement
- •Vaginal discharge, irregular or spotting bleeding, external genital or vaginal discomfort, menstrual problems, uterine lining growth
- •Acne, hair loss, dry skin, nail problems, skin lumps, excessive body hair, painful red skin bumps, hives
- •Feeling your heartbeat, increased blood pressure, superficial vein inflammation, purple bruise-like spots
- •Shortness of breath, runny nose
- •Frequent or increased urge to urinate, difficulty holding urine, bladder infection, changes in urine color, blood in urine
- •Joint problems, muscle cramps
- •Benign breast or uterine lining growths, allergic reactions, increased appetite, high cholesterol, vision problems, dry eyes, tremors, sensory disturbances, fatigue, abnormal lab results, weakness, fever, flu-like symptoms, generally feeling unwell
RARE
- •Poor tolerance for contact lenses
- •Changes in liver function and bile flow
- •Skin rash
- •Blood clots, usually in a leg or the lungs, causing pain, swelling, or redness
- •Menstrual cramps, PMS-like syndrome
Important Warnings
- Stop taking Divina and see a doctor right away if your skin or the whites of your eyes turn yellow (jaundice), as this may be a sign of liver problems.
- Seek immediate medical help if you notice signs of a blood clot, such as painful swelling or redness in your legs, sudden chest pain, or trouble breathing.
- Stop taking Divina immediately if you become pregnant.
- Contact your doctor if you experience a significant rise in blood pressure or a new type of migraine headache.
- Do not take Divina if you have or have had breast cancer or any cancer that depends on estrogen, such as uterine cancer.