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Climara and Insomnia: What Users Say

Insomnia: mentioned by 4 users (6.5%)

Based on user experiences from 62 Climara reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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hot flashes 11.3%
night sweats 8.1%
insomnia 6.5%
anxiety 4.8%
itching 4.8%

Reviews for Climara

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "insomnia". Clear filters to view all 62 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Dis...
  • January 29, 2014

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Insomnia, night sweats, moody, uncontrollable crying in the boss's office! I tried so hard for so long to do nothing and let it run its natural course. If I didn't work and could take naps, I'd still suffer and deal with it. Not the case. Have to be on my toes at work. Quality of life was bad. Climara saved my life. It was a tough decision, but I tell you, it works. I feel human again!"

10 / 10
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  • Ano...
  • Taken for 10 years or more
  • April 30, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Had a complete hysterectomy at 40 years old and have been on the patch for 23 years. It has been a lifesaver. Docs have tried to wean me off of it, and menopause symptoms came back within 2 days: sweating, mood swings/irritability, can't sleep, overall misery. Being on the patch, I feel close to normal and have good skin for 63 years old. I went off the patch for a week and had to get back on, as quality of life was horrible without it. I felt best on .5 and was on it for 20 years, but Doc reduced the dosage to .375 and wants me to be off them permanently because they claim it's risky for cardiovascular health (even though it's supposed to be good for bone health)."

9 / 10
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  • Dan...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • May 31, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been using this product for 6 months, and it alleviated all my menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, restless leg, leg cramps, crankiness, and sleep problems. I felt like my old self again and slept like a baby. I had problems at first with getting the patch on, but I finally figured it out. At the beginning, I would put a tegaderm on top of the patch to keep it on. Now I don't need that. I do use bar soap and do not moisturize that area. Lately, I am starting to get my leg cramps and restless leg back. Not sure why. Will need to go back to the doctor."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • June 24, 2010

For Oophorectomy "I started using this patch after surgery and have used it for 18 months. I just recently started noticing an increase in hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and not being able to sleep. My doctor switched me to Premarin and a capsule for the dryness. I'm 48."

7 / 10
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