Climara User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have just changed to Climara patches for menopause. Week 3 and I find the patch moves and wrinkles, makes a noise when you walk and big bits of sticky stuff leach out and the patch falls off. I never ever had any of these issues with my previous brand, which is no longer available."

• Katbe...
• January 3, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I love Climara it has saved my mental health by reducing night sweats, hot flashes and anxiety to almost nil. I use the .05 patch and only had to pay copay through my HMO, so worth it. I gave it an 8 because of issues with it staying on. I lived in Calif with hard water and it stayed for about 4 days if I put on right after shower and also use a band aid over if for last 3 days. I moved to Texas and only brought 3 months worth. Here I can't get it to stay past one or 2 days unless I apply large bandaid at beginning and even still only 3 to 4. I think its because the water is soft and just takes sticky right off. Or maybe because of the humidity, but I worked out twice a day in Cali and still didn't have this problem. Don't know what I will do in future as can't afford them without insurance..maybe Mexico. Lol! I will try the surgical tape and see if it can stand up to the soft water."

• DeJo
• August 18, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 60 years old and have been using Climara 50 patches since 2008 (9 years). It has definitely relieved the night sweats and the constant anxiety feeling. I have tried a couple of times to go on a half dose but the symptoms resume, but I will try again. I have never had problems with the patch itself. The edge can be a little sticky when I put it on, but I always wipe a smear of talcum powder around it to prevent it sticking to my clothes. I now have a serious hearing problem (not resolved) so of course I'm concerned that it may be connected with this medication, but six years ago I had a massive amount of antibiotics for a staph infection following surgery, so of course this could be the cause."

• Podfan
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2018

For Primary Ovarian Failure "I just started using the patch a couple of months ago. It took me about half an hour to get the patch removed from the backing and ended up tearing it in half—very frustrating. I tried putting the patch in the fridge the night before application and it peeled away from the backing easily! I love the way the product works and now I don’t need to worry about struggling with the packaging."

• Dano
• 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 finally figured it out. At the beginning, I would put a tegaderm on top of the patch to keep 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 Dr."

• Fiona
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "VERY disappointed with Climara! My doctor is well aware of my sweaty workouts, and I asked her if the patch would stay on, and it didn't. It lasts one day for me before peeling off. I have it attached with Bandaids at the moment. This is way too expensive ($210.00 with insurance!) to only last one day before peeling off."

• Marilyn...
• November 7, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Love the way this patch works! It completely halted my hot flashes. I'd give it a 10 but, more often than not, I have a devil of a time getting the backing off. It is very aggravating. At first, I thought I might have gotten a bad batch, but they're all like that. Once I get it on, it stays on without any problems. Please fix the backing!!"

• Gaell...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am not saying this patch doesn't work WHEN it stays on. For an expensive drug like this (Unbelieveable....I moved here from Ontario, Canada where it is not on the over 65 age "free drug" programs so I paid $90.00 Canadian for 12 patches.) I just paid $50.00 U.S. for the deductable for 4 patches. The pharmacist told me the cost was $285.00. Really...what is the matter with this industry here. THEN my big issue is no matter if the patch came from Canada or U.S. it does not stay on. I put rubbing alchohol and let it dry where I am putting the patch and it still comes off. This last time after 2 days. Really Bayer!!! Have you tested this adhesive on your researchers!!"

• ICPT
• August 14, 2017

For Osteoporosis "I have been using these patches for over 2 yrs with good success. My only problem is getting the backing off the patches. The plastic will not release easily resulting in torn and stretches patches. I cannot get a spare as this is a prescription. I get only 4 a month so I cannot keep dealing with this problem. I had no problem with this using combo patch. It was just more expensive."

• CJano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "3 times in the pool this summer and that 3 Climara patches that I've lost. I've tried many many patches so don't give me the runaround about how to apply. This is the worst by far for staying on and they are SO expensive that if I could get my money back I would. This prescription will NEVER be refilled for me. Only positive note I have is that it works. But I am not giving up my pool time for that. Keep trying other patches ladies."

• kathyj
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used the ClimaraPro patch for years. It has always been a challenge to remove the patch from the clear plastic. Recently, the backing and adhesive have changed and it is now almost impossible to get the patches off the backing without damaging them. I urge Bayer to improve this. There is really no competition to this patch so we are a captive market - very frustrating and expensive product. I love the transdermal system but this new adhesive is impossible."

• 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."

• Grney...
• December 3, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "People seem to have issue with keeping the patch in place. THE ONLY thing that seems to work is Tagaderm hospital tape, cut a piece and place it over the patch. I do not know why Big Pharma which charges a fortune for this rx does not include a cut to size Tagaderm tape piece with every patch. Surely they can afford it and they must know getting the patch to stick is an issue for their users. Side note,.. the glue on the patch causes my skin to be red, burn, and itch during first day of new patch, this diminishes as the week progresses. It works well for symptoms of low energy and achy joints, muscles, hot flashes. Not so well with the vaginal atrophy, vaginal dryness part, which is too bad. I've been on it for close to a year and those symptoms seem to been getting worse, even with regular sexual activity. I will be trying the ring."

• Flipp...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2016

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Started taking patch 6 days ago. I'm on the lowest dose so maybe it will take a little longer to take affect. Haven't felt any difference yet. I hope it helps because my feels so out of control. Pleeeeez help Patch"

• Chelle
• August 2, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I tried it for 4 days and couldn't take it, I only used 1/2 (I cut it) because I have had issues with the pill in the past causing weight gain and depression and wanted to start out slow and experiment, also my sisters dr told her to start out with just 1/2 and that worked for her. I thought it might be different now since I am post menopausal but it really wasn't that much different from when I used to try birth control pills. My anxiety itself may have lessened, but it basically traded itself for depression and it did not help my hot flashes at all, Maca and Dong Quai actually works better for me. I had more hot flashes on Climira than off. I slept well at the first couple of nights, but last night woke up at 4am and couldn't get back to sleep. I removed nearly all of the patch today (I left a 1/4 to see if that will do anything and also I don't think it's good to go on and off abruptly) and am going back to Maca and Dong Quai. Too bad it didn't work for me."

• Martita
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I’ve only starting using Climara since mid April. It’s hard to remove the patch from the backing. Also I itch beneath and around the area. With the heat and sweat it comes off. Copay is high. So replacing a patch is pricy."

• Estro...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am suffering past 6 yrs, because of peri menopause, Menopause and now post menopause symptoms. I have so many hot flashes(I feel too hot and too dry), palpitations, fatigue, etc symptoms. Initially my Gyne prescribed generic patch- Estrodiol Transdermal system, USP , twice a week one—0.025 mg, then to 0.05 mg , it was also not working good because its effects wore off with in 2 days and felt different, then my dr changed to once a week patch in same generic one, felt little more better, but got lots of bleeding on and off, and she increased dosage to 0.75mg/day, my other symptoms was 75% better, but bleeding was there. I tried Divigel 0.75mg/day ,that didn’t work. Dr took ultra sound and told my uterus lining is thinner, that may be the reason of bleeding. I lived with that 2-3 yrs. Then dr want me to try again 0.05mg/day patch, this time other symptoms 75 % better but bleeding continued. Then I got Climara transdermal system 0.05mg/day, now no bleeding ,90% all symptoms gone."

• 2youn...
• April 29, 2016

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I've only been using the .025 patch since yesterday. I have not noticed any decrease in hot flashes yet. However, I am looking forward to giving the patch a try. But, I noticed this morning that I have an allergic reaction to the adhesive. I don't want to remove it but don't want to continue to irritate my skin."

• Pinky...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 6, 2020

For Osteoporosis "It is great! However we have to use medical tape over the top of it that we get on Amazon. I had medical tape from an orthopedic surgery to begin with. I am unable to apply the patch. My hubby has to do it for me. My bones were so bad it was like a 90 year old. 2 years on the patch and I have improved 7 points! (that is what the doctor said not sure what it means but he said that is rare!) HOWEVER after just a few days the patch is worn off and ineffective! But what are the other options? Not good! Generic doesn't work and other options filter through your liver! It is too expensive to not last more than a few days!"

• shelly
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The patch works great and doesn't come off, if you can ever get the backing to come off to actually put it on. The patch stretches and it is horrible to get off. takes about an hour after bending it to remove a portion and then pulling it apart trying not to wreck it. very frustrating. I have to use the patch because my insurance will no longer allow me to take the oral meds that worked great and had the same dosage. Ugh."

• Emma...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The patch would not stay on the skin no more than 5 days. I used contraceptive patches for more than 10 years before menopause. I did not have any issues. The patch is very thin and small.It falls off so easily. I am so disappointed."

• Kim...
• September 13, 2021

For Oophorectomy "I have been on Climara since hysterectomy 25 years ago I always place on buttocks changing sides each week placing as far away from breasts as possible I can only speak from my experience that it has worked brilliantly for me I’m now weaning off at 64 don’t think I need anymore taking 5mg weekly never falls off and only cost $15 australian dollars a month less if I was on pension. My concern now is blood pressure also have had sub arachnoid brain heamorrage which has be clipped would love to know if anyone has any advice on whether this therapy might have contributed and should I stop taking."

• Rings
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I've had to be on birth control due to amenorrhea accompanied by months of migraines. Nuvaring has worked so well for the last twenty years, and migraines have been cut substantially. Now I'm 52 and the doctors want me off the ring by 55. They don't know if I've gone through menopause yet, as the ring masks all the usual menopause symptoms. For the past 1.5 weeks, I've switched to Climara patches with Prometrium pills. Have been overwhelmed by constant migraine and am remembering that this is how I felt every day until I got on the Nuvaring. My doctor asked if I could stick it out on the Climara a little longer and maybe the symptoms would subside. The intense irritability from walking around with a constant migraine is driving me to distraction. I feel like I am going to lash out at any random person. And now I'm hit with waves of nausea. That could be from the migraine, or it could be from the Climara. Am going to switch back to the Nuvaring pronto."

• beryk...
• May 14, 2008

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "My severe menopausal symptoms stopped in 24 hours after application of this patch."

• Karen
• June 30, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I'm trying to use the patch now - the patch is so frustrating. I don't know what's worse the Hot Flashes or getting this damn thing off the sticker "