Diethylstilbestrol tabletter

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Diethylstilbestrol can be taken by both men and women. As a guide the usual dose for men is 1-3 mg daily, and for women it is 10-20 mg daily. Follow your doctor's instructions carefully.

Side-effects of the treatment include feeling sick (nausea), swollen feet and ankles and an increased risk of blood clots. Impotence and breast enlargement can occur in men.

About diethylstilbestrol

Typ av medicin	An oestrogen
Används för	Prostate cancer in men; breast cancer in women
Tillgänglig som	Tabletter

Diethylstilbestrol is an oestrogen hormone treatment which helps to control the symptoms of some cancers.

It is sometimes used to treat prostatacancer, particularly if other therapies are not suitable. It is also occasionally used in women to treat bröstcancer (providing you have been through the menopause).

Before taking diethylstilbestrol

Some medicines are not suitable for people with certain conditions, and sometimes a medicine can only be used if extra care is taken. For these reasons, before you start taking diethylstilbestrol it is important that your doctor knows:

If you have a heart condition or any problems with your blood vessels.
If you have any problems with the way your liver works.
If it is for breast cancer and you have not been through the menopause. This is because diethylstilbestrol must not be taken by a woman who could become pregnant.
Om du tar några andra läkemedel. Detta inkluderar alla läkemedel du tar som finns att köpa utan recept, samt växtbaserade och komplementära läkemedel.
Om du någonsin har haft en allergisk reaktion mot en medicin.

How to take diethylstilbestrol

Before you start the treatment, read the manufacturer's printed information leaflet from inside the pack. It will give you more information about diethylstilbestrol, and will also provide you with a full list of the side-effects which you could experience from taking it.
Take diethylstilbestrol exactly as your doctor tells you to. Your doctor or pharmacist will tell you how many tablets to take a day, and these directions will also be printed on the label of the pack of tablets to remind you about what you have been told. As a guide, it is usual for men to take 1-3 mg daily, and for women to take 10-20 mg daily.
You can take the tablets either with or without food. Try to take your doses at the same time of day each day, as this will help you to remember to take your doses regularly.
If you forget to take a dose, take it as soon as you remember. If you do not remember until the following day, leave out the forgotten dose from the previous day and take the dose that is due as normal. Do not take two doses at the same time to make up for a missed dose.

Få ut det mesta av din behandling

Försök att hålla dina regelbundna möten med din läkare. Detta är så att din läkare kan följa upp din utveckling.
If you are having an operation or any dental treatment, tell the person carrying out the treatment that you are taking diethylstilbestrol.

Can diethylstilbestrol cause problems?

Along with their useful effects, most medicines can cause unwanted side-effects although not everyone experiences them. The table below contains some of the most common ones associated with diethylstilbestrol. You will find a full list in the manufacturer's information leaflet supplied with your medicine. The unwanted effects often improve as your body adjusts to the new medicine, but speak with your doctor or pharmacist if any of the following continue or become troublesome.

Diethylstilbestrol side-effects	Vad kan jag göra om jag upplever detta?
Känner dig illamående (nausea)	Stick to simple foods - avoid rich or spicy meals. It may help to take your tablets after a meal
Svullna fötter och vrister	Put your feet up whenever possible. Let your doctor know if this becomes troublesome
An increased risk of blood clots, impotence, breast enlargement (in men), bone pain (in women), withdrawal bleeding (in women), yellowing of the whites of your eyes or skin (jaundice)	Your doctor will discuss these with you before you start treatment

Om du upplever några andra symtom som du tror kan bero på tabletterna, tala med din läkare eller apotekare för vidare råd.

How to store diethylstilbestrol

Förvara alla läkemedel utom räckhåll och synhåll för barn.
Förvara på en sval, torr plats, borta från direkt värme och ljus.

Viktig information om alla läkemedel

Ta aldrig mer än den föreskrivna dosen. Om du misstänker att du eller någon annan kan ha tagit en överdos av denna medicin, gå omedelbart till akutmottagningen på ditt lokala sjukhus. Ta med behållaren, även om den är tom.

Om du köper några läkemedel, kontrollera med en apotekare att de är lämpliga att ta tillsammans med dina andra läkemedel.

Denna medicin är för dig. Ge den aldrig till andra människor även om deras tillstånd verkar vara detsamma som ditt.

Behåll inte föråldrade eller oönskade mediciner. Ta dem till ditt lokala apotek som kommer att ta hand om dem åt dig.

Om du har några frågor om denna medicin, fråga din apotekare.

Rapportera biverkningar av ett läkemedel eller vaccin

Om du upplever biverkningar kan du rapportera dem online via Yellow Card webbplats.

Vanliga frågor

Can men taking diethylstilbestrol also experience side effects like breast enlargement?

Yes, men taking diethylstilbestrol may experience breast enlargement as a side effect. Your doctor will discuss this with you before you start treatment.

Are there different dosages of diethylstilbestrol for men and women?

Yes, standard dosages differ. As a guide, men typically take 1-3 mg daily, while women usually take 10-20 mg daily. Your doctor or pharmacist will confirm your specific dosage.

What should I do if I notice yellowing of my eyes or skin while taking diethylstilbestrol?

Yellowing of the whites of your eyes or skin (jaundice) is a potential side effect. Your doctor will discuss this with you before you start treatment. If you experience this, speak with your doctor for further advice.

Can diethylstilbestrol increase the risk of blood clots?

Yes, an increased risk of blood clots is a known side effect of diethylstilbestrol. Your doctor will discuss this potential risk with you before you begin treatment.

How should I dispose of any leftover or expired diethylstilbestrol tablets?

Behåll inte föråldrade eller oönskade läkemedel. Du bör ta dem till ditt lokala apotek, som kommer att göra sig av med dem på ett säkert sätt åt dig.

Dessa frågor och svar har genererats från informationen i denna artikel.

Vidare läsning och referenser

Manufacturer's PIL, Diethylstilbestrol 1 mg tablets; Brown and Burke Ltd, The electronic Medicines Compendium. Dated August 2021.
Mediciner Komplett BNF 89:e Utgåvan; Brittiska Läkarföreningen och Kungliga Farmaceutiska Sällskapet i Storbritannien, London.