Estradiol / norethindrone for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 3)

• Lis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 28, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "I've been taking Activella, it's been a week for menopause issues. I have more hot flashes, which was my reason for starting this medication. I was hoping it would improve my sleep. I'm disappointed in this medication."

• Kim...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2021

Estradiol / norethindrone "I was getting about 6 hot flashes per day and night sweats about 3 times per night to the point I was averaging 5 hours of sleep. CombiPatch fixed that, but at a price. I have an itchy rash at the placement site and gained 6 lbs within the first month on it. Not to mention it's $220/month out of pocket after insurance (and I have good health insurance), and there's no generic. I tried 2 weeks of cutting the patch in half, which didn't change the effectiveness, but the rash and weight persist. I wanted desperately to like it, but I'm hoping to switch to something else."

• CTr...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2021

Estradiol / norethindrone "This is in response to Loops. Yes, I am having something very similar. I went on this patch early October of this year to treat severe hot flashes, as I am 51 years old. Last period was in August of 2017. On November 4 of this year, 2021, I woke up in the middle of the night to blood, as in a full-blown menstrual cycle. A few days prior, I had some light pink spotting, but that was it. I will be seeing my doctor on the 16th to run some tests. She will check for various things; I'm very worried that this may be cancer. I keep hearing that when you bleed after menopause, that's not a good sign. I've also read that this patch can cause bleeding, or it could be something like a reactivated fibroid. I've always had very heavy periods and don't miss those. Though the CombiPatch has helped me out for the most part, I'm not sure if it's worth having a return of monthly cycles. At my age, I really don't want to be dealing with periods anymore. I haven't been on this for even a month."

• Len...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 11, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "Consider removal of ovaries if you use Activella or consider not taking it at all. My mum was on the drug for several years and developed ovarian cancer. HRT increases the risk of breast and ovarian cancer, and I do not wish anyone to go through what my mum is going through. Hot flushes are nothing compared to chemo and the high probability of death within the next few months/years."

• Tyw...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2021

Estradiol / norethindrone "I truly believe the CombiPatch caused my breast cancer. I started on the patch in 2018 and was diagnosed in 2021. Just make sure your OB-GYN knows how to check your hormone levels! It’s not worth the risk!"

• Act...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 4, 2021

Estradiol / norethindrone "I have used this pill for four weeks, instead of getting rid of hot flashes and night sweats, it got worse instead of relief. This pill made things worse, not better. Plan to stop this medication with all the bad side effects it has."

• Kri...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2021

Estradiol / norethindrone "I’m 48, have been using CombiPatch for almost a year now. Last period was July 2018. I had been suffering with progressively worse night sweats and daytime hot flashes to the point where it was affecting my quality of life. It was a few weeks before I noticed fewer hot flashes, and after a month or so, I no longer had any. I did have spotting and about 4-5 periods within the first six months of using it (brownish red in color, not red like pre-menopause). I went in for regular check-ups with my doctor while this was happening and had a transvaginal ultrasound as a precaution, and everything checked out. I did gain some belly weight and have some hair thinning, but this could have been normal menopause that caused it vs. the patch. I’ve always been healthy, eat well, and exercise regularly. I would highly recommend it. It did not do much for the painful menopause sex, but together with Vagifem inserts, it’s been a lifesaver. Coupon online that makes it $25/month with my insurance."

• Fla...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2024

Estradiol / norethindrone "I have been in menopause for 10 years. I was very fatigued and was having hot flashes and overall anxiety. I use Neutrogena makeup remover to get the sticky residue off. The only issue I have noticed is hair thinning and hair coming out more frequently than before. I might do as some on here have suggested and cut the patches smaller and wean myself off this. I have not noticed weight gain yet."

• Mop...
• October 16, 2016

Estradiol / norethindrone "I am 48 and pre-menopausal. I went to my doctor with heavy menstrual cycles with heavy clotting. My doctor put me on Necon for a few months, but my bleeding didn't stop. The doctor wanted to opt for ablation. After a failed ablation, my doctor checked my hormone levels, and my estrogen was very low-even after taking birth control for months. He placed me on Mimvey 0.5/0.1 pill. I noticed a slight increase in blood pressure, and my bleeding was non-stop. He upped my Mimvey to 1/0.05, and my blood pressure increased steadily (even though I take Lisinopril HCTZ 20-25). My family doctor had to give me an additional dose of Clonidine just to get my blood pressure close to normal. I went off Mimvey, and within a day, my blood pressure is back to normal."

• Cur...
• September 25, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "So this review is actually for Mimvey. I just feel that norethindrone makes me weaker, have less energy, and tired. I sleep 10 hours each night, and it's really annoying because I can't wake up before 10 a.m. - this really interferes with my goals in life and work situation. I will ask my OB-GYN to try a different type of progesterone. No hot flashes at all. No other side effects."

• Sua...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 4, 2020

Estradiol / norethindrone "I have used this drug for 13 years. The generic version made by Noven now uses a COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE adhesive, making the use of their patch impossible as it does not adhere. There is no difference in my skin, I do not use lotions near the application. This is another example of shoddy technology. I will take my business elsewhere."

• Les...
• June 7, 2017

"Had been on other HRT meds for hot flashes and irritability, and only gained weight and felt depressed. Once I started Activella, I immediately felt better on all fronts. I could sleep soundly, hot flashes gone, mood was good, and I stopped gaining weight. I have been on it for one year and wish I had been put on it to start. It is the perfect combo for me. All other interventions were misses, this was a hit!"

• Dis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 12, 2021

Estradiol / norethindrone "My Dr. prescribed Activella low dose and told me to expect 'immediate' relief, within about one week. I've been taking the drug daily at the same time for 7 days now, and hot flashes are more intense and far more frequent than before. I'm going to stop taking this medication. Disappointed."

• Anonymous
• August 9, 2011

"Have been on this medication for one month - using every other day. It relieves the hot flashes completely, however, I've noticed a significant amount of hair loss. I was taking Ortho-Prefest before and had some hair loss, but not as much as I'm now experiencing. I've decided to go back on Ortho-Prefest, even though it is not considered a generic, and I'll have to pay more."

• Gre...
• May 29, 2020

"Aged 65, I’ve used a prescribed bioidentical progesterone cream for over 15 years. My original complaints were severe night sweats and low mood. I stopped using the cream in 2016 due to its expense. Subsequent physical changes noted were extremely saggy skin on the stomach, face, breasts, and arms. Additional complaints are severe osteoporosis, memory issues, and incontinence. I’ve used the combination patch (Estriol 50/140) for approx. a year and prior to that an oral combo pill for about 3 months. The positive changes I note are significant skin plumping and a cheerier mood. The overriding negative one is hair loss. My scalp is becoming visible on the top and front of my head, and many irritating short thin hairs have appeared along the scalp line. Hair loss did not occur with the use of the bioidentical progesterone cream I’d used for over 15 years."

• Bet...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 15, 2022

"I am 57, postmenopausal. Originally prescribed Bijuva 2 years ago for severe hot flashes, palpitations. It worked wonders! Although insurance would not cover, I used a coupon. Two months ago, my large chain pharmacy would not honor the coupon, so my MD ordered Activella/Mimvey 1 mg estradiol, 0.5 mg norethindrone acetate. I was given the generic. Wow, what a difference-enlarged, tender breasts, bloating, discharge (not bloody), overall feeling yuck. Bijuva uses progesterone while Activella et al. uses norethindrone acetate. I'm very surprised and upset with the difference in my overall well-being."

• kol...
• April 29, 2021

"When I was taking this medicine, I had lots of bleeding, pain in my calves, rashes, sleep problems, acne, etc. It did control my flashes and vaginal dryness, but I would not recommend it as it was not safe for me. I developed problems with my uterus because of it and decided to stop it right away. It has been a week since I stopped it, the bleeding is gone, I sleep all night, and so far no flashes."

• Me ...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 3, 2022

Estradiol / norethindrone "Activella works. Generics do NOT work for me. Please help me find my prescription. CVS claims they are waiting on my shipment. I have been waiting for weeks. By not getting my prescription, my life has been affected in a horrible way. It's been 3 weeks. Please help me find non-generic Activella."

• coo...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2013

Estradiol / norethindrone "I have been on this patch for like 2 weeks, and so far, it has eliminated my hot flashes. It works very fast, and I have felt no side effects."

• Lee...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "It works great, and Canadian Pharms sell it for 1/3 the price of the US. The exact same brand."

• Kca...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "The patch took away the hot flashes, and I feel overall better, but OMG hair loss!"

• Mel...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "Bad swelling of hands, ankles, and feet; lethargy; thinning of scalp; redness at patch site; more hot flashes than before; achy joints; fever."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 9, 2013

Estradiol / norethindrone "CombiPatch took away flashes within 2 weeks, nausea, and headaches. I don't like to take any medicines at all, but the symptoms of menopause were affecting my life. I am on the lightest dose."

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2019

Estradiol / norethindrone "Took away hot flashes! If you can afford it, get it. It's expensive, but I don't have the conscience to use Prempro since pregnant horses are abused to obtain the ingredients."

• Lee...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 15, 2023

Estradiol / norethindrone "I had night sweats, runny tummy,... I'm now taking Activella. It's been two weeks now and I'm feeling more like myself. So far, I have not yet noticed any side effects."