Premarin Vaginal Cream Reviews: Results, Side Effects and Real-World Tips

By The HRT Index Editorial Team · Editorial research — not medically reviewed · Last verified October 2026

Premarin Vaginal Cream reviews are mostly positive: on Drugs.com it averaged 7.4 out of 10 from 24 reviews when we checked on October 31, 2026. Women most often praise fast relief from dryness, burning and painful sex. The most common complaints are a leaky tube and hard-to-clean applicator, the cost, and, for a few women, cramps, swelling or migraines.

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What we actually verified · Last verified October 2026

• What we read: the current Premarin Vaginal Cream prescribing information and patient information on DailyMed, including its clinical trial and side effect tables; the 24-review Premarin Vaginal page on Drugs.com, plus a theme-by-theme read of all 24 reviews it showed; the Drugs.com Estrace Vaginal Cream review page for comparison; The Menopause Society's 2020 position statement on genitourinary syndrome of menopause; MedlinePlus patient information on vaginal estrogen; the FDA's November 2025 request to change menopause hormone therapy labels, its February 2026 approval announcement and its list of updated labels; and a July 2026 Reuters report on Premarin Vaginal Cream supply. Every source is listed at the bottom with the date we read it.
• What we did not do: we did not use Premarin Vaginal Cream ourselves, contact reviewers, examine anyone or speak with a clinician for this page. We didn't write or edit any review, and we don't publish star ratings of our own. This is editorial research, not medical review, and not advice for your situation.
• Commercial interest: The HRT Index may earn a commission from some providers featured through The HRT Index's Find My HRT Path tool. No drug maker or provider paid for this page or reviewed it, and we don't earn anything from Premarin sales. See our affiliate disclosure.
• Verification Standard: we judge online menopause care on five pillars, in this order: clinical legitimacy, care quality, medication fit, price transparency and access. Our methodology explains how.

Jump to: Scorecard · What it is · What reviews say · Does it work? · Tube and applicator · Side effects · Yeast and UTIs · Bleeding and progesterone · Off-label use · Boxed warning and FDA changes · Who shouldn't use it · The horse question · Cost and supply · How it compares · Who tends to do well · Questions to ask · Online care · FAQ · Sources

Premarin Vaginal Cream reviews at a glance: the scorecard

Here's the short version, built from the review data we fetched on October 31, 2026 and from the FDA label. We don't give Premarin Vaginal Cream a score of our own. Reviews are personal, unverified reports, so we treat them as a guide to what to ask about rather than proof of what will happen to you.

What Premarin Vaginal Cream is, in plain terms

Premarin Vaginal Cream is a prescription estrogen cream made by Pfizer's Wyeth unit. You put it inside the vagina with a measuring applicator. It treats the dryness, thinning and pain that can come from low estrogen after menopause. The medical names are vulvar and vaginal atrophy, or the broader genitourinary syndrome of menopause (GSM), which also includes some bladder symptoms.

Key facts from the label:

• What's in it: each gram contains 0.625 mg of conjugated estrogens, a mix of several estrogens. The main ones are estrone sulfate and equilin sulfate. That makes it different from estradiol creams such as Estrace, which contain a single estrogen, estradiol.
• What it's approved for: atrophic vaginitis (thinning and inflammation of the vaginal walls), kraurosis vulvae (a condition that can cause dryness and discomfort of the vulva and vagina), and moderate to severe painful sex (dyspareunia) caused by menopause-related vaginal changes.
• How it's dosed: for atrophic vaginitis, the label says to start with 0.5 g, used daily for 21 days and then 7 days off, with adjustments between 0.5 and 2 g based on response. For painful sex, the label dose is 0.5 g, either twice a week (for example, Monday and Thursday) or 21 days on and 7 days off. Your prescriber decides your dose and schedule.
• What comes in the box: a 30 g tube with a plastic applicator marked in 0.5 g steps, up to 2 g.
• Storage: at room temperature, 68°F to 77°F (20°C to 25°C).

The label also lists the cream's other ingredients: cetyl esters wax, cetyl alcohol, white wax, glyceryl monostearate, propylene glycol monostearate, methyl stearate, benzyl alcohol, sodium lauryl sulfate, glycerin and mineral oil. If you've reacted to a cream before, check that list with your pharmacist.

For background on the whole category, see our guide to vaginal estrogen and what estradiol vaginal cream is used for.

What Premarin Vaginal Cream reviews say: patterns from 24 ratings

On October 31, 2026, the Drugs.com Premarin Vaginal page showed an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 24 reviews. Of those reviewers, 63% reported a positive experience and 21% a negative one.

One review had no condition listed. Atrophic urethritis means thinning of the tissue around the urethra, the tube that carries urine. Three reviews is far too few to draw conclusions from that low rating, but two of those three reviewers stopped the cream because of side effects.

What we found reading the reviews one by one

Drugs.com showed all 24 reviews, dated from 2014 to October 2026. We read each one and counted how often each theme came up. This is a small, self-selected sample and not a scientific measure, but it shows what people tend to write about.

The most positive reviews were about relief, and many described it as fast. One reviewer wrote, "It made a difference overnight." Others described dryness and painful sex easing within a week, burning and pain fading within days, and, for one reviewer, about seven weeks for the tissue to fully heal. Several said they planned to keep using it.

The most negative reviews were about side effects or the packaging, not about the cream failing to work. One reviewer who stopped wrote, "I had such horrible cramps after one use, I could not even use Premarin vaginal again." The reviewer who switched brands because of migraines still said the cream helped her tissues.

Remember the limits. Reviews are anonymous and self-reported. We couldn't confirm anyone's dose, diagnosis or what else they were using. People with strong experiences, good or bad, are more likely to post. The trial data below is a steadier guide to how often things happen.

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Does Premarin Vaginal Cream work? What the trial found

The trial evidence supports the most common praise in the reviews: Premarin Vaginal Cream eases painful sex and reverses the tissue changes behind vaginal dryness.

Painful sex and vaginal tissue

The label describes a 12-week trial in 423 postmenopausal women aged 44 to 77 (average age 57.8) with moderate to severe vaginal symptoms. Women used 0.5 g of cream, either twice a week or daily for 21 days then 7 days off, or a matching placebo cream.

Among women whose most bothersome symptom was painful sex, the average severity score changed like this:

Both cream schedules beat placebo, and the differences were statistically significant. The two schedules produced similar improvements in this trial, and the twice-a-week schedule uses much less cream.

The cream also changed the vaginal tissue itself. Compared with placebo, it raised the share of healthy surface cells, lowered the share of thin, immature cells, and brought vaginal pH down. Women in the trial started with a vaginal pH of 5.0 or higher.

How fast does it work?

The trial measured results at 12 weeks. Reviewers often described relief much sooner, from overnight to about a week, with one saying full healing took about seven weeks. That fits with what our guide to how long vaginal estrogen takes to work explains: some relief can come early, but tissue changes take longer. If you see no change after the time your clinician suggests, tell them.

What The Menopause Society says

The Menopause Society's 2020 position statement on genitourinary syndrome of menopause says low-dose vaginal estrogens are effective treatments for moderate to severe symptoms. For mild symptoms, it says nonhormonal products sold without a prescription, such as lubricants and moisturizers, are enough for most women. It also says the choice of treatment depends on how severe the symptoms are, how well and how safely a treatment works for you, and your preference. See non-estrogen treatment for vaginal dryness for those options.

The tube and applicator: the most common practical complaint

Nine of the 24 reviews talked about the tube or applicator. That's more than any side effect. The complaints were consistent: cream keeps coming out of the tube after you fill the applicator, air bubbles waste cream, some cream is left in the "empty" tube, and the reusable applicator is hard to clean. One reviewer wrote that "the medicine never stops coming out of the tube." Another found the applicator's tip uncomfortable.

Here's what the patient information says to do:

1. Remove the cap from the tube.
2. Screw the nozzle end of the applicator onto the tube.
3. Gently squeeze the tube from the bottom to fill the applicator to the dose your clinician prescribed, using the marked stopping points.
4. Unscrew the applicator from the tube.
5. Lie on your back with your knees drawn up. Gently insert the applicator deeply into the vagina and press the plunger down to its original position.
6. To clean it, pull the plunger out of the barrel and wash with mild soap and warm water. Don't boil it or use hot water.

Reviewers also shared their own workarounds. These aren't from the label, so check with your pharmacist before relying on them:

• Three described ways to stop the overflow: holding a finger over the opening and squeezing gently, squeezing the tube the opposite way right after filling so cream is drawn back in, or gently pulling the plunger back while the cream goes in.
• One suggested keeping the second applicator in the box ready to screw on as soon as the first comes off, to catch the cream that keeps flowing.
• One reviewer found the reusable applicator hard to clean and switched to disposable applicators. Another cleans hers with a small bristle brush.

One reviewer said her gynecologist told her to apply a pea-sized amount at the vaginal opening instead of using the applicator. The label's instructions are for the applicator, so use the cream the way your prescriber tells you, and ask them before changing how you apply it. For more general tips, see how to use vaginal estrogen cream.

Side effects: what the trial and reviewers report

In the 12-week trial, side effects were uncommon, and many happened about as often on placebo. The table shows every reaction the label lists that was reported by at least 2% of women in any cream group, plus vaginal yeast infection and vaginal bleeding.

A few things stand out:

• Breast pain was the most common difference from placebo, and it was lower on the twice-a-week schedule, which uses less cream.
• Discharge and vaginal inflammation were actually more common on placebo cream in the twice-a-week comparison.
• The numbers are small. With about 140 women per cream group, 2% is roughly 3 women.

The patient information lists these as common side effects: headache, breast pain, irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting, stomach cramps and bloating, nausea and vomiting, hair loss, fluid retention, vaginal yeast infection, and reactions from inserting the cream, such as vaginal burning, irritation and itching.

Since approval, the label also lists voluntary reports of problems including pelvic pain, cystitis-like symptoms (feeling like you have a bladder infection), burning and irritation where the cream is applied, swelling (edema), migraine, mood changes and changes in weight or libido. Because those reports are voluntary, the label says their frequency can't be estimated.

The three reviewers who stopped

Each described something worth knowing about:

• Severe cramps after one use. Pelvic pain and cramps appear on the label.
• Extreme swelling of the vaginal and vulvar tissue after four doses. Swelling of the face, lips or tongue is a warning sign the patient information says to call about right away. Severe swelling anywhere after using the cream deserves a prompt call to your clinician.
• Migraines within hours of each use. Migraine is listed among post-approval reports, and the label lists migraine among conditions estrogen can make worse. Its eye-problem warning also says estrogen should be stopped pending an exam if a sudden migraine, sudden vision loss or double vision occurs.

If a side effect is severe or doesn't settle, don't push through it. Some women who react to one product's ingredients do better on another. A clinician can help you weigh a different cream, a tablet, insert or ring, or a nonhormonal option. Our vaginal estrogen side effects guide goes deeper.

You can report side effects to the FDA through MedWatch or at 1-800-FDA-1088.

Yeast infections and UTIs: help or hindrance?

Reviewers saw it both ways. One woman said the cream helped after she'd been getting four to five UTIs a year. Two said it eased the burning and the "UTI feeling" when they didn't have an infection. Another wondered if the cream, or the reusable applicator, was behind her repeat yeast infections and UTIs.

Here's what the sources say. The Premarin patient information lists vaginal yeast infection among common side effects. MedlinePlus says vaginal estrogen may lower the chance of urinary tract infections, especially in women with a history of repeated UTIs. Those two things can both be true. If you get new or repeated infections while using the cream, get them checked rather than guessing at the cause. See vaginal estrogen for recurrent UTIs and vaginal estrogen for bladder symptoms.

Bleeding, absorption and whether you need progesterone

None of the reviews we read mentioned bleeding, but this is still one of the most important parts of the label.

• Report any bleeding. The patient information says to report unusual vaginal bleeding right away, because bleeding after menopause can be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus. Unexplained bleeding is also on the label's list of reasons not to start the cream.
• Some of the hormone gets into your bloodstream. The label says systemic absorption occurs with Premarin Vaginal Cream, and that the warnings for oral Premarin should be taken into account. A small study of 24 women on the label measured estrogen in the blood after a week of daily use of 0.5 g.
• The uterine lining in the trial. Among 155 women who used the cream for 52 weeks and had a usable biopsy, there were no cases of endometrial hyperplasia (overgrowth of the uterine lining) or endometrial cancer.
• Progesterone. The label says that when a woman with a uterus uses estrogen, a progestin should generally be considered. The Menopause Society's 2020 statement says a progestogen is not indicated with low-dose vaginal estrogen, though endometrial safety hasn't been studied in trials beyond one year. Which applies to you depends on your dose and history, so ask your clinician. Our guide to whether you need progesterone with vaginal estrogen explains more.

If you already use an estrogen patch or pill, see vaginal estrogen with systemic HRT.

Reviews that describe using it differently from the label

Three reviewers described uses the label doesn't cover. One used more than prescribed, every night instead of three times a week, to speed things up. One used 1 gram a day as a whole-body hormone treatment. One said she uses it without the applicator, and on her face as part of a skincare routine. Another reviewer said her hot flashes went away within two days of starting the cream.

Here's the context:

• Premarin Vaginal Cream isn't approved for hot flashes or as a whole-body hormone treatment. Its approved uses are vaginal and vulvar symptoms. If hot flashes are your main problem, there are FDA-approved treatments made for that, which a clinician can discuss with you.
• More cream means more hormone in your body. The label says absorption occurs, and using more or using it more often changes your exposure.
• The face isn't a labeled use. The patient information says not to use the cream for conditions it wasn't prescribed for. Ask a dermatologist about skin concerns.

Use the dose and schedule your prescriber gives you, and ask before changing it. MedlinePlus puts it simply: don't use more or less of it, or use it more often, than prescribed.

The boxed warning, and what the FDA's 2025–2026 changes mean for Premarin Vaginal Cream

The box insert can look frightening for a vaginal cream. Here's what it says, and what's changing.

The current label still has the full boxed warning

The Premarin Vaginal Cream label on DailyMed (revised April 2025) carries a boxed warning for endometrial cancer, cardiovascular disorders, breast cancer and probable dementia. Those warnings come mainly from the Women's Health Initiative (WHI), a large trial of daily oral conjugated estrogens, with or without medroxyprogesterone acetate, in women aged 50 to 79. The WHI didn't study vaginal cream. The label says that, without comparable data, the risks should be assumed to be similar for other doses and forms of estrogen.

What the FDA changed

On November 10, 2025, the FDA asked makers of all menopause hormone therapy, including local vaginal products, to change their labels. In the boxed warning, it asked them to remove the language about cardiovascular disease, breast cancer and probable dementia, to remove the endometrial cancer language except for systemic estrogen-alone products, and to drop the advice to use the lowest dose for the shortest time. For local vaginal estrogen products, it also asked for safety information to be condensed and focused on what matters most for a vaginal product.

On February 12, 2026, the FDA announced it had approved the first updated labels. When we checked the FDA's list of products with updated prescribing information on October 31, 2026, Estring was the only vaginal estrogen on it. Premarin Vaginal Cream was not on the list, and its DailyMed label still showed the older boxed warning.

What that means for you

The FDA has asked for these changes, but Premarin Vaginal Cream's label hadn't been updated when we checked. The contraindications below still apply. Our menopause hormone therapy safety update and is vaginal estrogen safe long term? go further.

The patient information also says to have a pelvic exam, breast exam and mammogram every year unless your clinician tells you otherwise, and to talk with your clinician regularly, for example every 3 to 6 months, about your dose and whether you still need the cream.

Who shouldn't use Premarin Vaginal Cream

According to the label, Premarin Vaginal Cream shouldn't be used by anyone who has:

• Undiagnosed abnormal genital bleeding
• Breast cancer now or in the past
• An estrogen-dependent cancer
• A blood clot in the legs or lungs (DVT or PE), now or in the past
• A stroke or heart attack, now or in the past
• Liver disease or reduced liver function
• Protein C, protein S or antithrombin deficiency, or another known clotting disorder
• A known anaphylactic reaction or angioedema (serious swelling) with Premarin

The patient information adds that it isn't for pregnant women, and that the hormones can pass into breast milk.

Other things to know:

• Condoms and diaphragms. The label says the cream can weaken latex or rubber condoms, diaphragms and cervical caps, which may then fail.
• Breast cancer history. The Menopause Society says there isn't enough data yet to confirm the safety of vaginal estrogen in women with breast cancer, and that treatment should consider the woman's needs and her oncologist's advice. See vaginal estrogen after breast cancer, vaginal estrogen and tamoxifen and vaginal estrogen with aromatase inhibitors.
• Surgery. The patient information says you may need to stop the cream before surgery or bed rest. Ask your surgeon and prescriber.
• Other conditions. The label says estrogen can make asthma, diabetes, epilepsy, migraine, lupus and some other conditions worse, and that women on thyroid medicine may need their thyroid levels checked.

If you're not sure where you stand, see who should not take HRT.

Is Premarin really made from horses?

Yes. The label says the conjugated estrogens in Premarin Vaginal Cream come from natural sources and are blended to represent the average make-up of material from pregnant mares' urine. Two reviewers raised this, one against it and one in its defense.

If the source matters to you, estradiol creams, tablets, inserts and rings use estradiol rather than horse-derived estrogens. Some women also prefer them for other reasons, such as cost or a different base. See estradiol vs Premarin and Premarin alternatives.

Cost, coverage and supply: what reviewers run into

Cost came up in 5 of the 24 reviews. Reviewers called it expensive and, in one case, said they'd pay it anyway because the cream worked so well.

When we checked DailyMed on October 31, 2026, Pfizer's Premarin Vaginal Cream was the only conjugated estrogens cream listed. The generic conjugated estrogens products listed there were tablets, not cream.

We don't cover prices on this page because they change often and we track them separately:

• Premarin cream cost without insurance
• Does insurance cover Premarin?
• Does Medicare cover Premarin?
• Premarin cream online

Supply

An October 16, 2026 reviewer said the cream had been on backorder at her pharmacies since August, and that she'd been told there was no comparable option. Outside the U.S., Reuters reported in July 2026 that Pfizer had temporarily stopped supplying Premarin Vaginal Cream in India because of supply challenges. We couldn't confirm U.S. stock levels for this page. If you rely on the cream, ask your pharmacy about stock before you run low, and ask your clinician ahead of time what you'd use if it isn't available. Other vaginal estrogen products exist, including estradiol creams, tablets, inserts and rings, though they aren't interchangeable without a new prescription.

How Premarin Vaginal Cream compares with estradiol cream

Many women reading Premarin Vaginal Cream reviews are choosing between it and an estradiol cream such as Estrace. Here's how their Drugs.com reviews compared on the same day.

Review averages are a weak way to choose between medicines. The groups are small and self-selected, and many reviewers who posted about one cream had already tried another. Both are prescription vaginal estrogens for menopause-related vaginal symptoms, and the right one depends on your history, your reactions and your coverage. For the full head-to-head, see Estrace cream vs Premarin cream and estradiol vaginal cream reviews.

If a cream doesn't suit you at all, see vaginal estrogen tablet vs cream, vaginal estrogen ring vs cream, vaginal DHEA vs estrogen and ospemifene vs vaginal estrogen.

Who tends to do well on Premarin Vaginal Cream, and who struggles

Reviews can't predict how you'll respond, but together with the label they point to some patterns.

Premarin Vaginal Cream may suit women who:

• Have dryness, burning, thinning or painful sex from menopause
• Are comfortable with an applicator and a twice-weekly or cyclic schedule
• Have no history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver disease or unexplained bleeding

Reviewers who struggled most often:

• Found the tube and applicator wasteful or hard to keep clean
• Had a reaction such as cramps, swelling, itching or migraines
• Found it too expensive, or couldn't get it
• Objected to its horse-derived source

If those sound like you, there are other options, including different vaginal estrogen products and nonhormonal treatments. A clinician can help you weigh them. If you're already on treatment and still uncomfortable, see vaginal dryness not improving on HRT.

Questions to ask your clinician about Premarin Vaginal Cream

1. Is Premarin Vaginal Cream a good fit given my symptoms and health history?
2. Should I use the twice-a-week schedule or 21 days on and 7 off, and how much?
3. Do I need a progestogen with my dose, given that I do or don't have a uterus?
4. How long before I should expect it to help, and when should we review it?
5. What should I do if I get burning, swelling, cramps or headaches?
6. What bleeding should I call you about?
7. If it's not covered, too expensive or out of stock, what would you suggest instead?
8. Could any of my other medicines or supplements interact with it?

Can you get Premarin Vaginal Cream through online menopause care?

Online menopause services can treat vaginal dryness and painful sex, and some can prescribe vaginal estrogen. Which product fits depends on you. Here's how our five pillars apply:

• Clinical legitimacy: a licensed clinician should take a full history before prescribing, including any abnormal bleeding and any history of breast cancer, clots, stroke, heart disease or liver disease.
• Care quality: look for clear follow-up, a plan for side effects and unexpected bleeding, and a route to in-person care when you need an exam.
• Medication fit: a good service can discuss more than one vaginal option, such as conjugated estrogens or estradiol cream, tablets, inserts or a ring, and nonhormonal choices.
• Price transparency: you should know what visits, refills and the medicine itself are likely to cost before you start.
• Access: you'll still need regular breast and pelvic exams and mammograms, and some symptoms, like bleeding or new pain, need an in-person exam.

See is online HRT safe? and best online treatment for vaginal atrophy for how to judge a service.

Frequently asked questions

Are Premarin Vaginal Cream reviews mostly good or bad?

Mostly good. On October 31, 2026, Premarin Vaginal averaged 7.4 out of 10 from 24 reviews on Drugs.com, with 63% positive and 21% negative. The most common praise is fast relief from dryness, burning and painful sex. The most common complaints are about the tube and applicator, and the cost.

How long does Premarin Vaginal Cream take to work?

The trial measured results at 12 weeks. Many reviewers described relief within days to a week, and one said full healing took about seven weeks. Tell your clinician if you don't notice a change.

What are the most common side effects?

In the 12-week trial, the most common were breast pain, headache, pelvic pain and vulvar or vaginal discomfort, each in fewer than 5% of women. The patient information also lists burning, irritation and itching where you insert the cream, vaginal yeast infection, irregular bleeding or spotting, bloating, nausea and hair loss.

Can Premarin cream cause burning or swelling?

Yes, it can. Vaginal burning, irritation and itching are listed common side effects. One reviewer stopped because of extreme vaginal and vulvar swelling. Call your clinician if a reaction is severe or doesn't settle, and get help right away for swelling of the face, lips or tongue.

Do I need to use the applicator?

The label's instructions are for the applicator, marked in 0.5 g steps. One reviewer said her gynecologist told her to apply a small amount at the vaginal opening instead. Use the cream the way your prescriber tells you, and ask before changing it.

Is there a generic Premarin Vaginal Cream?

When we checked DailyMed on October 31, 2026, Pfizer's Premarin Vaginal Cream was the only conjugated estrogens cream listed. Generic estradiol vaginal cream exists, but it's a different estrogen and needs its own prescription.

Does Premarin Vaginal Cream still have a black box warning?

Yes, as of October 31, 2026. The FDA asked in November 2025 for most of the boxed warning to be removed from vaginal estrogen labels, but Premarin Vaginal Cream wasn't yet on the FDA's list of updated labels, and its DailyMed label still showed the older warning.

Can Find My HRT Path tell me if Premarin Vaginal Cream is right for me?

No. Find My HRT Path asks about your symptoms, what you've tried, your age, your state and your health history, and points you to a featured care option or flags when online care isn't the right start. Only a clinician who knows your history can decide on a prescription.

The bottom line

Premarin Vaginal Cream reviews are mostly positive. Many women say it eased dryness, burning and painful sex, sometimes within days, and the 12-week trial agrees that it works. The trade-offs show up just as clearly: a tube and applicator that many reviewers found messy and wasteful, a high price, occasional reactions such as cramps, swelling or migraines, and a label that still carries the older boxed warning. It isn't for anyone with a history of breast cancer, blood clots, stroke, heart attack, liver disease or unexplained bleeding. Use the reviews to plan your questions, and decide with your clinician.

If you're weighing Premarin Vaginal Cream against other ways to treat menopause-related vaginal symptoms, Find My HRT Path can help you see what fits and flag when in-person care should come first.

Related reading

• Estradiol vaginal cream reviews
• Estrace cream vs Premarin cream
• Premarin cream cost without insurance
• Vaginal estrogen side effects
• How to use vaginal estrogen cream
• Premarin alternatives
• Do you need progesterone with vaginal estrogen?
• CombiPatch reviews

Sources

All sources were read on October 31, 2026.

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This page is for education only and is not medical advice. It doesn't replace an examination, diagnosis or treatment plan from a clinician who knows your health history. If you have unusual vaginal bleeding, a new breast lump, changes in vision or speech, a sudden severe headache, severe pain in your chest or legs, or swelling of your face, lips or tongue while using Premarin Vaginal Cream, contact a clinician promptly or call 911 in an emergency.