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Stilphostrol

Brand Names

; Stilphostrol®

; Honvol® (Canada)

Estrogen Derivative

If you have an allergy to another estrogen, diethylstilbestrol, or any other part of the medicine.
If you have any of the following conditions: Unexplained vaginal bleeding, breast cancer except in certain patients with widespread disease.
If you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Take with or without food. Take with food if this medicine causes an upset stomach or take as directed by your healthcare provider.

Take a missed dose as soon as possible.
If it is almost time for the next dose, skip the missed one. Return to your regular schedule.
Do not take a double dose or extra doses.
Do not change dose or stop taking medicine without talking with healthcare provider.

Limit alcohol intake (includes wine, beer, and liquor).
Do not use if you have had breast cancer.
Not to be taken by women.
Use caution if you have a weakened heart or high blood pressure. Talk with healthcare provider.
Tell healthcare provider if you have ever had any blood circulation problems or clots in your legs, arms, or lungs.
Tell healthcare provider if you are allergic to any medicine. Make sure to tell about the allergy and how it affected you. This includes telling about rash; hives; itching; shortness of breath; wheezing; cough; swelling of face, lips, tongue, throat; or any other symptoms involved.

Headache. Mild pain medicine may help.
Nausea or vomiting. Small frequent meals, frequent mouth care, sucking hard candy, or chewing gum may help.
Belly pain and cramps.
Breast enlargement/tenderness.

Signs of a life-threatening reaction. These include wheezing; tightness in the chest; fever; itching; bad cough; blue skin color; fits; swelling of face, lips, tongue, or throat.
Severe headache.
Severe nausea, vomiting, and/or diarrhea.
Swelling/pain of a leg or arm, sudden shortness of breath, difficulty breathing, chest pain.
A lump in the breast.
Any rash.

Do not share your medicine with others and do not take anyone else's medicine.
Keep all medicine out of the reach of children and pets.
Keep a list of all your medicines (prescription, herbal/supplements, vitamins, over-the-counter) with you. Give this list to healthcare provider (doctor, nurse, pharmacist, physician assistant).
Read the package insert for more details (given with the medicine).
Talk with healthcare provider before starting any new medicine, including over-the-counter or natural products (herbs, vitamins).