Evamist.com – Finding reliable health information on the Web

It is increasingly common for people just like you to go looking online for answers to medical dilemmas. And that’s very good news. The better informed you are as a patient, the more you can take control of your health.

However, certain considerations are necessary when navigating the sea of information on the Internet. With information technology allowing anyone to post his or her thoughts on a given topic, it’s more important than ever to check your source.

A few guidelines for surfing the web

To ensure you are reading the most accurate information possible, here are a few tips that can apply any time you are looking up information—especially when you are looking up information about your health.

1. Always look at the source. Look at the link. Is it a government site or a national organization? Those are great options for medical information. Look for .gov or .org links. For information about a specific therapy, the website for that brand is the most up-to-date option. Brand websites often have reliable information on the specific condition it treats as well.

2. Check the references. Not all websites make their references available, but if they do, check them. Is the information cited to a reputable source?

3. Be wary. Are they asking you to purchase anything? Any website that asks you to buy their product is not an objective source. This does not invalidate the information, but it does require you to be cautious.

4. Blogs are for conversation, not facts. Many people have web logs, or “blogs,” these days. Anyone can create one. Anyone can say whatever they want on their blog. Content on blogs should be given the same credibility that information from your next-door neighbor is given—interesting, but not an authoritative source, and possibly completely incorrect.

5. Always ask your doctor. No matter what you have read on the Internet, always follow up with your doctor. Medical professionals work hard to stay current in their field and will be able to answer your questions or point you to a reliable source for more information.

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Important Safety Information

Evamist^® is approved by the FDA for use after menopause to reduce moderate-to-severe hot flashes.

Estrogens increase the chance of getting cancer of the uterus (womb). Report any unusual vaginal bleeding right away while you are using Evamist. Vaginal bleeding after menopause may be a warning sign of cancer of the uterus. Your healthcare provider should check any unusual vaginal bleeding to find out the cause.

Do not use estrogens with or without progestins to prevent heart disease, heart attacks, strokes, or dementia. Using estrogens, with or without progestins, may increase your chance of getting heart attacks, strokes, breast cancer, and blood clots. Using estrogen, with or without progestins, may increase your risk of dementia, based on a study of women age 65 years or older. Evamist should not be used if you have unusual vaginal bleeding; currently have or have had certain cancers, including cancer of the breast or uterus; had a stroke or heart attack in the past year; currently have or have had blood clots; currently have or have had liver problems; or think you may be, or know that you are, pregnant.

The most common side effects that may occur with Evamist are headache, breast tenderness, the common cold, nipple pain, back pain, nausea, and joint pain.

You and your healthcare provider should talk regularly about whether you still need treatment with Evamist.

Please see full prescribing information for Evamist.

You are encouraged to report negative side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA. Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1-800-FDA-1088.