Estradiol Patch for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 2)

• Hot...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 8, 2019

"I was using Vivelle Dot and then Minivelle for 10+ years. Due to the cost and no insurance, I switched to the generic patch. It does NOT work. The change in my estrogen levels was drastic...as if I wasn’t getting any at all. The hot flashes and night sweats returned. These patches are trash. I will be paying the outrageous price for Minivelle to get my hormones balanced again."

• RCano
• October 18, 2019

"I was so upset when insurance bumped my price on Minivelle and forced me to go to this generic patch. It’s terrible. Leaves an awful rash, itches and doesn’t stick. I think it should be illegal to sell these as a comparable product!!! Bring back Minivelle please!! It works perfect!"

• Ali
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2020

"I have been on Vivelle Dot for 8 years. Love it and no issues at all. I cannot find it anymore and have checked several pharmacies. I had to switch to Mylan generic. Absolutely awful. It does not stick well and comes off. It leaves red marks on my skin and is itchy. I do not feel I am getting the same amount of hormones and my body can tell the difference. I have used it for 2 months. The patch is supposed to last 3 1/2 days and I am sometimes changing after 2 days. Not happy with this. I hope to find Vivelle again. I am looking for other options."

• Cyndi
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 13, 2019

"For three years I used the small clear Alvogen estradiol patch with no problems. I am no longer been able to get them because I understand they stopped making them. I am now using the Mylan estrogen patch and it is horrible. It's big, ugly, it stinks and it will not stay on. I will have to figure out something else to use because this is intolerable."

• Cathy...
• April 21, 2023

"The Estradiol patch has made a functional life possible for me. Please review the latest NAMS 2022 Position Statement for updated side effects. This presents a clearer and more accurate summation of increases benefits and less or null risks for the use of Estradiol transdermal patch. I will continue to use the patch as an early user and now in my 70s under close supervision of my PCP."

• Flash...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 4, 2019

"The Alvogen small, clear, thin patches worked very well. For some time, my pharmacy has been filling my prescription with Mylan. As a medication, I notice no difference. But I hate the Mylan patches anyway because they are large, thick, brown, and irritate my skin far more and far longer than the Alvogen. Clearly this is a shared experience. Will Mylan take note?"

• JSano
• June 18, 2019

"I have used the Alvogen product successfully for several years. When my pharmacy said it was no longer available and substituted the Mylan patch I was, frankly, shocked. What a piece of junk. It is huge, does not adhere and, compared to the generic Climara product produced by Alvogen, it is like stepping into the dark ages. I am paying extra to now use the brand name rather then generic. It appears from looking online that it is the same clear, low profile product. I agree with other reviewers who also feel strongly about this issue. I phoned Alvogen and it apologized about no longer carrying it. It is little comfort."

• Ramona
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 18, 2019

"I read through many of the comments - and I could NOT agree more about the Mylan patches. I stopped using them years ago for the same reason: too big, skin reaction, and they just didn't adhere to the skin. I had received such a poor quality supply, I wrote directly to the manufacture. They did send me a refund check for two of the three months I requested. AT this point I found Alvogen brand. This has been the best estrogen patch ever- however, I just went to refill at WalMart and they said that Alvogen was no longer available for shipment to them. Was told it was discontinued being sent to WalMart. CVS did have some of what I needed on the shelf for now. I am doing some research to find out what is happening."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• September 22, 2020

"The Estradiol Patch causes redness, severe itching and burning. I have marks that are taking months to heal. I have had other brands that do not cause this reaction. I am having a hard time getting a brand other than Mylan from my pharmacy."

• Queen...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 29, 2019

"My complaint is against SANDOZ brand of estradiol patch specifically - they do not work for me for some reason. I've been on Alvogen for a long time and everything was great and it worked well. Pharmacy gave me Sandoz brand and I started menopause symptoms in 2 weeks. The next time I picked up my prescription they had Alvogen brand again and about a week after taking it - I started feeling better again. Then they said they didn't have Alvogen again so I tried Sandoz again and again - within two weeks, I am feeling my menopause symptoms. For those of you having problems with the patches falling off - I put the patch on my Butt/Hip area beneath my underwear. The underwear helps to keep it on."

• Just...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 4, 2019

"I have used Estradiol patch for one month. I was hesitant given the reviews that the patch falls off. Mine sticks on great. I exercise, shower, bathe, with no issues. My symptoms have greatly improved. I use the Mylan generic."

• Frust...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2023

"I just started the Mylan estrogen patch three days ago due to not getting any absorption from the pill. Like many other women commenting, half of this oversized patch comes unstuck while I'm taking a bath, so I have to use the blow dryer after bathing to get it to attach again, which leaves me wondering if that will make it less effective. The struggles of menopause are real, and I'm hoping this medicine will help if I can get it to stay on! To all the women having a hard time with menopause, I truly empathize!"

• AZNurse
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 24, 2022

"I was prescribed the mylar estradiol patches 0.5mg twice weekly. I've had no issues with adherence, except 1 patch and that was user error. It definitely improved my symptoms of night sweats and vaginal dryness. I'm also taking 200mg of progesterone to combat insomnia. I had an ovary sparing total hysterectomy in January this year and noticed an increase in symptoms. Labs show ovaries still working, but levels up and down consistent with perimenopause at 45 years old. Don't suffer needlessly, there's help!"

• Angel
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 3, 2019

"Mylan brand estradiol patches are horrible, I had a severe reaction 17 hives, couldn't breathe, lathargic. I was started on Vivelle dot over 5 years ago. We are forced to pay 450 a month and I'm disabled! I cannot pay close to that!! Most pharmacies are pushing Mylan! I am contacted FDA"

• Kano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 4, 2019

"I have used estrogen patches for 25 years, the Climara brand and then much less expensive ones from UK --same company, different name. At one time I tried to save money with generic. The only thing available was Mylan. They are horrible; worse than horrible-- and they stink to high heaven. Gross. I don't care how less expensive they are; they are awful. I found a place that had a couple boxes of Alvogen left and got them; but now I don't know what I'm going to do about getting the medication I need. Here are two things I do regarding usage. My skin wont hold the patch on, I use a clear tegaderm over it. To avoid a rash, I wait about 15 seconds between removing the liner and applying the patch. If there is a bit of a rash, I use some aloe or no fragrance moisturizing cream upon removal. Good luck to us all."

• True...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2018

"This is specifically about the MYLAN generic substitute for the Climara estradiol patch. Let me add mine to the chorus of frustrated voices: this product should be withdrawn by the FDA & insurance should not cover it. It's ineffective due to its defective delivery system. The patch is large, thick and stiff, and the adhesive is poor. I am a daily swimmer. It falls off after 2-3 days and cannot be reattached. The package insert says "may fall off after swimming, saunas, AND SHOWERING!!!" Well thanks a lot! That knowledge cost me $150. The Climara patch, on the other hand, has been extremely effective. Been on it for years. Addressed my volatility and depression and my bone density has not declined in a decade. It's clear, thin, small, flexible, and adheres all week."

• Zetta
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 24, 2019

"The Estradiol medication itself is fine; the patch is not. They regularly become unstuck in the first day or two, especially if I am swimming regularly. Then if they do stay on, I get a rash with every 3rd or 4th one that makes my skin look burned."

• Momto
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• June 24, 2024

"The Mylan brand of this patch is terrible! It doesn't stay on, and I still have menopause symptoms while using this brand, which makes me believe the quality is less than other brands. I will never use the Mylan patch again."

• ECSS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2017

"I am 56 years old had no energy, gained a lot of weight, woke up sweating at night. Felt terrible. It took me 5 doctors but the last one said it was obviously estrogen deficiency. I have been taking the Mylan 0.05 mg transdermal patch and I feel reborn. I have energy. I'm not hot. I feel great. Only problem is the patches don't stay on. It may force me to change brands or something. They did stay on the first month when the temperatures were cooler but now that it is warmer and I am sweating they are falling off. Plus I exercise a lot which I am sure is contributing to this."

• Flygirl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

"I loved my Alvagen estradiol patch. It helped with intense hot flashes and that's why I started HRT mostly. Earlier this year I was informed Alvagen was discontinued. I was prescribed Mylan brand of estradiol patch. Aside from the ugly foam bandaid look this product does not work! I just tossed and turned and woke up drenched in sweat. I am removing the patch and I'm going cold turkey without until I can find a decent replacement. This patch is like having no estrogen patch on at all!"

• unglued
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

"The Mylan estradiol patch must have been invented by a man. As others have commented, they are huge and do not adequately adhere. I have never had this problem before with the other brands I have used[unfortunately, I can't remember the other brands]."

• Grate...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2023

"Had mild menopausal symptoms and confirmed menopause. Since I was under 40, the doctors insisted on HRT and this patch. I was reluctant due to the risks, but I followed doctors' orders. This patch opened a new door in life for me. My sex drive is back and stronger than ever. A gentle gust of wind induced arousal, and I have never felt more pleasure. This is all because of the increased estrogen. All other symptoms stopped. I am not sure if insomnia stopped because I now wake up every 3 hours to touch myself or hope my husband is awake or able to 'sleepwalk' to relieve me. Wow. Hope this stays like this forever. Highly recommend."

• Mylan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 25, 2019

"Was on the 2x-weekly .025 Mylan Estradoil patch for the past two years. Worked fine and was a small, clear plastic rectangle. Now my insurance will only pay for the 1x-weekly version which is 4x the size, skin tone only if you are lily white (RACIST), a huge embarrassing disk of what appears to be styrofoam that doesn't stick for the full week (unless I don't shower, swim or sweat), that is so big it either sticks out from my underwear or is under the waistband of my jeans. Obviously it is a man who is the product manager who invented this DISASTER."

• peewee
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 31, 2020

"I was on the Vivelle Dot 0.75 for years. There was a mix up at the pharmacy and I was switched to the Mylan brand of estradiol patches. Unbeknownst to me switching patches can cause bleeding in some people. I had bleeding and had to have an ultra sound to make sure I was ok, which I was. The Mylan 0.075 was perfect after the transition time. Now I am on 0.50 and it is working great. It sticks well and I have never noticed a smell. I only worry that this generic could change and I'd have another scary transition."

• Lotus
• October 6, 2020

"No problems with Climara .01 mg weekly patch, cut in thirds, so I pay less and it lasts longer. Remarkable improvements in stabilizing my mood. Have used it for over a decade. I tried a Climara Pro Combi-Patch, had severe mood swings. I tried the Mylan generic estradiol patch substitute for Climara, and it fell off after 2-3 days. Label says "don't get it wet." -- are people not supposed to shower? Terrible company, they are the ones who hiked the price on the Epi-pen. I swim, the only way to keep the Mylan patch on was to put an adhesive bandage/tape over the entire thing. It does not have adhesive over the entire surface, only in a ring around the edge. (I bet Climara has a patent on the adhesive system; estradiol is a cheap natural hormone, so the profits are derived from the "delivery system.") I have to go through HOURS of time on the phone with my insurance to get this approved every time."