Reviewer: Sarah, 55-64 on Treatment for 10 years or more

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I am 63 and have been taking 2 x 1.25mg Premarin the past 26 years after a full hysterectomy,no weight gain or any medical problems.I feel fantastic!

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I am 63 and have been taking 2 x 1.25mg Premarin the past 26 years after a full hysterectomy,no weight gain or any medical problems.I feel fantastic!
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Reviewer: Jackie, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I have tried to quit the Premarin several times since having a complete hysterectomy in my late 40s(I am now 73) The only "side effect" was the misery when I was off of the meds-horrible hot flashes and mood swings which were intense. Needless to say, I went back on and feel fine. I just heard from my insurance that Medicare/supplement ins. will not cover the Premarin. After finding out ... Show Full Comment

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I have tried to quit the Premarin several times since having a complete hysterectomy in my late 40s(I am now 73) The only "side effect" was the misery when I was off of the meds-horrible hot flashes and mood swings which were intense. Needless to say, I went back on and feel fine. I just heard from my insurance that Medicare/supplement ins. will not cover the Premarin. After finding out that it would cost about $500 for a 3 month supply if I paid for it myself, I discovered that Walgreens will give an AARP discount so my cost will be $120 for three months. It is a bit more than before, but I can cope with $40 more per 3 months. There is no problem getting the prescription from the doctor, just having insurance cover it. The alternative meds the insurance suggested were anti-depressants and seizure meds. Wacky! After I looked up all the meds they suggested, the possible side effects were worse than any warnings on the Premarin.
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Reviewer: Wiser, 65-74 on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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Operation in 1972 age 23. Previous tubal operation went bad reason for complete removal. Was on pills most of my 20's. In the 1980 was unable to buy pills was off until mid 1990. I now have heart and other problems. I have been back on Premarin since 2000. I will take them for the rest of my life.

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Operation in 1972 age 23. Previous tubal operation went bad reason for complete removal. Was on pills most of my 20's. In the 1980 was unable to buy pills was off until mid 1990. I now have heart and other problems. I have been back on Premarin since 2000. I will take them for the rest of my life.
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Reviewer: 55-64 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Caregiver)

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my mother was on this medicine and she ended up in the hospital with pancreastitis and the doctor told her it was this medicine along with one other

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my mother was on this medicine and she ended up in the hospital with pancreastitis and the doctor told her it was this medicine along with one other
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Reviewer: Code5, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Had both ovaries removed Dec 2014 due to severe endometriosis. My doc told me not to take any hormones for 4 months due to my endo possibly returning. After unbelievable hot flashes, mood swings, and anxiety to no end; I was able to get back on Premarin. It was a lifesaver at first but now, after a month of being on it at 0.9mg I have already gained 10 lbs!! I have had no change in any of my diet ... Show Full Comment

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Had both ovaries removed Dec 2014 due to severe endometriosis. My doc told me not to take any hormones for 4 months due to my endo possibly returning. After unbelievable hot flashes, mood swings, and anxiety to no end; I was able to get back on Premarin. It was a lifesaver at first but now, after a month of being on it at 0.9mg I have already gained 10 lbs!! I have had no change in any of my diet or exercise. I told my doctor. I dont know what to do. Ive been an athlete for years and this is insane. Please, any suggestions?
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