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Prempro Legal Information<\/h1>\n\n
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Prempro has been linked to serious health risks, including breast cancer, stroke, and heart disease, prompting thousands of lawsuits against its manufacturer, Pfizer. Courts have held that drug manufacturers may be liable if they fail to adequately warn patients and physicians about known dangers.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n\n\n

Prempro, approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) in 1995, is a drug that treats symptoms of menopause and osteoporosis.<\/p>\n

Prempro is also known as conjugated estrogen\/medroxyprogesterone acetate. It’s a combination of two hormones \u2014\u00a0estrogen and progestin<\/a>. Prempro was the first estrogen\/progestin combination drug available for hormone replacement therapy (HRT). It’s still one of the most common HRTs doctors prescribe today.<\/p>\n

This article explains how Prempro works and its associated health risks. You’ll also find important FDA actions regarding the drug, and how to file a legal claim if you’ve been harmed by Prempro or another medication.<\/p>\n

You can also talk to a product liability attorney<\/a> for legal advice specific to your situation. An attorney can review your case and determine if you have a valid claim. Pharmaceutical companies have specialized in-house attorneys to defend against lawsuits. If you decide to go up against them, you’ll want expert legal help on your side, too.<\/p>\n

What Is Prempro?<\/h2>\n

Prempro<\/a>\u00a0contains two hormones \u2014 estrogen and progestin. Healthcare professionals prescribe it to postmenopausal women who have not had a hysterectomy. They also prescribe this FDA-approved medication to women who have endometriosis.<\/p>\n

Regarding osteoporosis, remember that no medication can replace calcium<\/a>. Your doctor can determine whether this drug is an effective treatment for you. They will discuss whether it is contraindicated in your situation.<\/p>\n

Prempro helps with the following:<\/p>\n