Angeliq

Generic name:drospirenone and estradiol [ droe-SPYE-re-none-and-ES-tra-DYE-ole ]
Drug class:Sex hormone combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 23, 2021.

What is Angeliq?

Angeliq contains a combination of drospirenone and estradiol. Drospirenone is a female hormone that helps regulate ovulation and menstruation. Estradiol is a female hormone involved in development and maintenance of the female reproductive system.

Angeliq is used to treat symptoms of menopause such as hot flashes, and vaginal dryness, burning, and irritation.

Angeliq is for use only if you have a uterus (if you have not had a hysterectomy).

Warnings

You should not use Angeliq if you have: undiagnosed vaginal bleeding, coronary artery disease, a bleeding disorder, kidney disease, liver disease, an adrenal gland disorder, if you will have major surgery, if you have had a hysterectomy, or if you have ever had a heart attack, a stroke, a blood clot, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina.

Do not use Angeliq if you are pregnant.

Angeliq may increase your risk of developing a condition that may lead to uterine cancer. Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away.

Taking this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Angeliq should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Angeliq if you are allergic to drospirenone or estradiol, or if you have:

• unusual vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked;

• a bleeding disorder;

• coronary artery disease;

• a history of heart attack, stroke, or blood clot;

• kidney disease;

• liver disease;

• an adrenal gland disorder;

• a history of hormone-related cancer, or cancer of the breast, uterus/cervix, or vagina; or

• if you have had your uterus removed (hysterectomy).

Do not use Angeliq if you are pregnant. Tell your doctor right away if you become pregnant during treatment.

Taking this medicine can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, or heart attack. You are even more at risk if you have high blood pressure, diabetes, high cholesterol, if you are overweight, or if you smoke.

Angeliq should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia, because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.

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