Menest

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Menest

Drug Info for menest

Estrogen is used to treat hot flushes ('hot flashes'; sudden strong feelings of heat and sweating) in women who are experiencing menopause ('change of life', the end of monthly menstrual periods). Some brands of estrogen are also used to treat vaginal dryness, itching, or burning, or to prevent osteoporosis (a condition in which the bones become thin and weak and break easily) in women who are experiencing or have experienced menopause. However, women who need a medication only to treat vaginal dryness or only to prevent osteoporosis should consider a different treatment. Some brands of estrogen are also to relieve symptoms of low estrogen in young women who do not produce enough estrogen naturally. Some brands of estrogen are also used to relieve the symptoms of certain types of breast and prostate (a male reproductive gland) cancer. Estrogen is in a class of medications called hormones. It works by replacing estrogen that is normally produced by the body.

Menest is an antineoplastic agent used menopausal symptoms. Esterified estrogen is the generic version. On average Menest is priced at about $102 for a supply of 30, 0.625 mg tablets. Luckily, you can use our OptionRx savings offer to receive a Menest discount of up to 80% off the retail price at participating pharmacies near you.

  • Menest
  • Tablet
  • By mouth

Your doctor will tell you how much medicine to take and how often.

You should not use this medicine if you have ever had an allergic reaction to estrogens. You should not use if you are pregnant (or think you may be pregnant), if you are breastfeeding, or if you have any unusual vaginal bleeding. You should not use if you have heart or circulation problems (including a history of blood clots) or breast cancer.

Check with your doctor before taking this medicine if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, asthma, epilepsy, migraine headaches, heart, liver, or kidney disease, or depression.

Regular visits to your doctor (usually every 6 months to 1 year) are needed while taking this medicine.

Large doses of this medicine taken over long periods of time may increase the risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed) check with your doctor about whether you should also take progesterone.

Severe headache or vomiting

Breast lumps

Tell your doctor if you are currently taking blood thinners (such as Coumadin®).

Regular visits to your doctor (usually every 6 months to 1 year) are needed while taking this medicine.

Large doses of this medicine taken over long periods of time may increase the risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

Unless you have had a hysterectomy (uterus removed) check with your doctor about whether you should also take progesterone.

  • Depressed mood
  • Severe stomach pain or swelling
  • Heavy or prolonged vaginal bleeding
  • Chest or leg (calf) pain
  • Shortness of breath
  • Severe headache or vomiting
  • Breast lumps
  • Fluid retention and weight gain
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Changes in sexual desire
  • Contact lens discomfort
  • Bloated feeling
  • Depressed mood
  • Mild dizziness
  • Swollen or tender breasts
  • Mild nausea or vomiting
  • Headache
  • Fluid retention and weight gain
Frequently Asked Questions

Menest, a brand-name drug, is an antineoplastic agent used to treat menopausal symptoms such as hot flashes and vaginal irritation. This medication is also used as an estrogen substitution for women who have ovarian failure and may also be used to treat breast cancer symptoms in men and women.

Similar brand-name drugs to Menest available on the U.S. market include Estratab, Emcyt, Oesclim and Esclim. Consult with your doctor for more information about these drugs and to determine the best treatment for you.

Menest can cost around $102 for a supply of 30, 0.625 mg tablets, depending on the pharmacy. Prices, on average, are higher for the 0.625 mg. 1.25 mg and 2.5 mg Menest oral tablets.

Esterified estrogens is the generic version of Menest. You can also use our free coupon card for savings on the generic version.

Menest oral tablets are available in strengths of 0.3 mg, 0.625 mg, 1.25 mg and 2.5 mg. Follow your doctor's instructions for dosage and use of this medication.

There are several offers available for saving on your Menest prescription. Pfizer offers the Pfizer RxPathways Savings Card for estimated savings of 35%-75%. In addition, Pfizer Savings Program, HealthWell Foundation Copay Program and Patient Access Network Foundation (PAN) assists eligible patients with access to medications such as Menest. Contact these programs directly for more information. However, our OptionRx coupon card is free and easy to use, and customers usually find they save the most on medications when using our coupon.