Estradiol / norethindrone for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 3)
Brand names: CombiPatch, Activella, Mimvey, Amabelz, Lopreeza, Etyqa, Ena, Mimvey Lo
Estradiol / norethindrone has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 80 reviews for the treatment of Postmenopausal Symptoms. 59% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 28% reported a negative experience.
Reviews for Estradiol / norethindrone
- Becca
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 14, 2024
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "I came here to read the reviews on the Novem CombiPatch, and decided to share my experience with it. I'm 48 years old, and I'm already postmenopausal due to having cancer when I was in my 20s, and the chemo caused me to enter into early menopause. The patch works better for me than the pills, but my hot flashes and symptoms are worse since I've been on it. It's only been 6 days, but I read that drinking/ingesting too much caffeine can exacerbate the symptoms of menopause, and I definitely take too much caffeine! I hope the patch helps every person here feel better and have a better quality of life."
- Disap...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 12, 2021
Activella (estradiol / norethindrone) "My dr prescribed Activella low dose and told me to expect "immediate" relief, within about one week. I've been taking drug daily at 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."
- Activ...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- December 4, 2021
Activella (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."
- Curious
- September 25, 2019
Mimvey (estradiol / norethindrone) "So this review is actually for mimvey. I just feel that norethindrone makes me weaker, have less energy and tied. I sleep 10 hours each night and its really annoying, because I can't wake up before 10 am - this really interferes with my goals in life and work situation. I will ask my obgyn to try a different type of progesterone. No hot flashes at all. No other side effects."
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- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 7, 2024
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "This patch has been a game changer! For 20 plus years, I've had awful night sweats to where my sheets were drenched wet. Every doctor told me I just had to deal with it. I was always hot, sweaty, and so much more. Until the doctor I have now prescribed the CombiPatch! All of the awful symptoms were gone. But now, my insurance is giving me a hassle and I can't afford it anymore. It's been 2 months and now the awful symptoms are returning. My last hope is to ask the pharmacy if they accept the coupon. I sure hope they do. If you can afford this medicine, you will be so amazed!"
- Mopar...
- October 16, 2016
Mimvey (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. 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 Memvey 0.5/0.1 pill. I noticed a slight increase in blood pressure and my bleeding was non-stop. He upped my Memvey to 1/.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 Memvey and, within a day, my blood pressure is back to normal."
- Kris
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 9, 2021
CombiPatch (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 dr. 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 did not do much for the painful menopause sex but together with vagifem inserts it’s been a life saver. Coupon online that makes it $25/month with my insurance."
- Less...
- 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!"
- Green
- 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 use of the bioidentical progesterone cream I’d used for over 15 years."
- 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. "
- Betsy
- 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 coupon. Two months ago my large chain pharmacy would not honor coupon so MD ordered Activella/Mimvey 1mg estradiol, .5 mg norethindrone acetate. Was given 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 wellbeing."
- kola
- April 29, 2021
"When I was taking this medicine, I had lots of bleeding, pain on calves, rashes, sleep problems, acne, etc. It did control my flashes and vaginal dryness, but I would not recommend 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, so far no flashes,......"
- Me me...
- Taken for 10 years or more
- January 3, 2022
Activella (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."
- Flash
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- February 17, 2024
CombiPatch (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."
- Kcano
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 10, 2019
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "The patch took away the hot flashes and I feel overall better, but OMG HAIR LOSS!!!!!!!"
- cooled
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 31, 2013
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "I been on this patch like 2 weeks and so far it has eliminated my hot flashes. Works very fast and I have felt no side effects."
- Lee
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 5, 2019
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "It works great and Canadian Pharms sell it for 1/3 the price of US. The exact same brand."
- Mel
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 11, 2019
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "Bad swelling of hands, ankles & feet; lethargy; thinning of scalp, redness in patch site; more hot flashes than before; achy joints; fever."
- Anonymous
- January 28, 2019
CombiPatch (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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- May 9, 2013
CombiPatch (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."
- Sulli
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 1, 2019
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "These patches did not work for me I got it today and I'm on my 3rd patch these are not sticking to me and I wasted 122.00 dollars. "
- Anne
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- July 25, 2023
Activella (estradiol / norethindrone) "No hot flushes. Sleep is back to normal. Feel great."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- November 30, 2016
CombiPatch (estradiol / norethindrone) "It worked well, but is NEVER available. My pharmacy has been ordering it for over a month. Do yourself a favor and find something that isn't backordered for weeks at a time."
- someone
- Taken for less than 1 month
- May 24, 2022
Activella (estradiol / norethindrone) "I experienced a persistent sad mood. I had to stop taking Activelle."
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CombiPatch (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."