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Premarin was first marketed in 1942 to alleviate the symptoms of menopause in women. Today, Premarin is still the most popular HRT drug, and is one of the most prescribed drugs in the world. There are approximately 11 million women currently taking Premarin. The popularity of this drug is due to both its extensive history and aggressive marketing campaign by Wyeth. Doctors report that women who take estrogen-only hormone replacement therapy such as Premarin for a long period of time have a higher than average risk of developing ovarian cancer. Serious Side Effects of Premarin- Ovarian Cancer
- Lupus
- Scleroderma
- Gallbladder cancer
- Stroke
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