Estradiol Patch for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 3)

• Cec...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2022

"This is for all my women friends out there, suffering through hot flashes and menopausal symptoms. Firstly, I'm an avid runner and always thought running would get me through everything in life, including unremitting hot flashes over a period of ten (yes, 10!!!) years. Well, it didn't, and I'm here to say that there is relief out there in the form of the Estradiol patch. I finally reached my limit after 10 years. My doctor prescribed it to me about 6 months ago, and I didn't experience any relief until my dosage was increased to 0.0375 mg/day. For the first time in a decade, my hot flashes have subsided...as in GONE!!! I'm able to wear sweaters again and dress like a normal person, and I'm no longer turning the heat down or putting the car windows down in the middle of winter. My family is almost as relieved as I am. The patches are easy to apply and stay on with the help of a Tegaderm waterproof patch, which lasts an entire week for me, even through hot showers."

• BRa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2020

"I was switched from the Sandoz Estradiol Patch to Mylan Estradiol Patch by my insurance company. Sandoz was working fine, Mylan doesn't work well at all. I'm awake half the night with hot flashes and night sweats. This is crazy. Also, sticking problems as others have said. I will be begging my GYN for something different!"

• Dha...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2019

"I used the Vivelle Dot in the past with no issues of adherence. I was prescribed the Mylan Estradiol patch once weekly, and it fell off in one day. It was the most useless delivery system developed, and it was a waste of money for those of us with poor medical benefits."

• Sar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2019

"I had been using Mylan Estradiol patches for a year and a half. No problems. My pharmacy changed to Estradiol made by Grove Pharmaceuticals, what a mess. Within a week, HOT FLASHES all night long and no sleep. They don't stick. I found a pharmacy that carries Mylan Estradiol patches, and after two days of wearing the patches, I got my first good night's sleep without HOT FLASHES at night."

• Lot...
• 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 EpiPen. 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."

• pee...
• 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 ultrasound to make sure I was okay, 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."

• The...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 29, 2022

"The twice weekly small patches work great for me. The once-weekly suck! They are huge and come off. If you bathe, forget it! It comes off; the insert even says that it may come off during bathing. Don’t bother getting once weekly; I've gone through a month's supply in 10 days."

• Pip...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 31, 2015

"100 mg patch Estradot applied twice weekly. Keeps me sane and virtually anxiety-free. The adhesive on this brand doesn't make welts on my skin. Only drawback is removing the glue spots. :-) When using hot spas or I need to apply creams to dry skin, I use an Estrogel sachet. This allows the freshly applied patch to catch up. Absolutely satisfied and happy with this medication. ** on PBS in Australia. Lowest dose venlafaxine added when family drama hit me like a bolt."

• swe...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2019

"I was on Minivelle patches for 2 years when my insurance decided they would no longer pay for them. I was given the generic by Mylan, and it is bigger than the Minivelle patch. It helps some. When I was on the Minivelle patch, I was able to sleep through the night and did not experience any hot flashes. With the Mylan patch, I do not sleep through the night, and hot flashes are sporadic. My rating is based off of the Mylan brand. I would give Minivelle a 9."

• Unh...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 30, 2019

"I have used a hormone patch for well over 10 years. Originally was Vivelle Dot. Then insurance went for a generic version, which is Sandoz Estradiol Transdermal System. They are horrible. They will NOT stay on 1 day, let alone 3 1/2 days. JUNK. What are you supposed to do to keep them on? Clean with alcohol before, use tape over the huge patch, and they still don't stay on."

• JAa...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2018

"A big zero! I've tried generic Mylan estradiol patches, the Minivelle patches, and both I had to increase and increase because the doses never got my levels up, even at the highest dose. Finally went to a new doc and am on implanted SottoPelle pellets, and it's been wonderful. All my symptoms are gone, and I only have to get new pellets once every 4-6 months. The patches are a waste of time. If you go out in the sun or in a hot tub, the patches release a huge dose of the estradiol due to heat, then you are stuck with low hormones again before it's time to change the patch. It's a constant see-saw effect on your body, which can make you feel horrible. Patches are an ineffective way to keep estrogen at a steady level."

• kat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 6, 2018

"Vivelle Dot worked for me for hot flashes, headaches, and general crankiness, but the cost! $144 a month is considerable and annoying, given what it's made of. BTW, these coupon ads do not reflect reality, in that I have taken them to all the pharmacies listed by them, and not once were they worth more than $3.00, and most of the time, nothing at all. I did try Minneville and Estrodal patches, and neither one did a thing for my symptoms, and every time the pharmacist would tell it, 'it's the same thing.' Quite obviously, the generic is not the same thing."

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

"Was on the 2x-weekly .025 Mylan Estradiol 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."

• Jay...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2018

"The Alvogen generic and Climara are the only ones that are good. Others give the product a bad name. If you don't want to get osteoporosis in your 60s and wish to support your skin, fat distribution, and general health, you likely should take a low dose of estradiol as your periods become further apart or cease."

• Wag...
• February 26, 2016

"This patch had to be designed by a man. What woman would design a patch the size of a softball? I had to duct tape it on in order for it to stay on, it is not flexible (it would not even bend in half), and what woman wants to have a big round patch showing through her clothes? You can't swim with it on or even shower because it will come off. It is hideous and degrading. Why should a woman have to be punished for something that is beyond their control? I cannot say if it works or not, due to the fact that I could never get it to stay on. I took one to my doctor and asked her how I was supposed to keep it on. She was shocked at what it looked like and put me on the pill due to the insurance company."

• Lin...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2022

"I have used a patch for over 30 years with no issues. Recently, when I had my prescription refilled, I was given the Mylan patch. Absolutely the worst results imaginable. The patch will not stay on. I am not getting the medicine that I need. Suffering from hot flashes, headaches, irritability, etc. Cannot get another prescription filled because I can't afford to pay out of pocket, and insurance won't pay for another three months. How this is on the market is a puzzle to me. So very frustrated. Wish I could give it a zero."

• Son...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 12, 2022

"I have been using the Mylan Estradiol patch for over a year now. I don't quite understand the thing with the adhesive and it coming off. I've never had that problem. I started putting it on after my showers on my abdomen below my belly button but found that it works best for me to put it on my upper butt area. One thing I can say is it has never come off. It has worked well for my night sweats, which were unbearable."

• Met...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 17, 2023

"Because of a complete hysterectomy about 20 years ago, I have been all over the board with HRT. The implant twice a year worked well, but now on a transdermal system patch. Went from Vivelle to Mylan because of insurance. Mylan was fine. Yesterday, the pharmacy filled the Rx with the Sandoz brand, which I haven't used yet. I can only say that every gynecologist I have been to has said I will most likely need HRT for the rest of my life. I am healthy and feel that the HRT has been invaluable. My history includes ovarian cancer, ectopic pregnancy, and very painful periods."

• Mar...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2019

"The Alvogen Estradiol patches are garbage. They never stay stuck to your skin. For the fourth time, I just applied a patch last night, and today it came off. It did not even make it through 24 hours. If they do happen to stay on for the full week, they get filthy and are itchy. The Minivelle patch was great. Small, twice a week, stayed clean, and stayed on. My insurance stopped covering Minivelle. A weekly patch is no good for anybody if it doesn't stay on for the full week. I only get four in a box - for the month! Now I have to wait until next week to apply another patch."

• Con...
• January 15, 2019

"These are horrible, and at the drug store, I heard another woman complain. I tried them years ago, and they were bigger and worse. They cost a fortune, and they fall off within a couple of days. They are big and thick, and the whole time they are on, they itch. For a month's worth, you are lucky if you get a week's worth of meds. There is a big difference between this and the original brand (which is good). They should be illegal."

• Nin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2023

"I just started my patch a few days ago. I'm hoping it will help these postmenopausal symptoms, which for me includes burning mouth syndrome. Has anyone else had the condition, and did Estradiol help ease the dry mouth/pain? I can't really rate the med until it kicks in."

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

"I have been using the Estradiol patch, generic for many years by Mylan, and it has worked fine. My pharmacist recently changed to Grove Pharmaceuticals, and it is awful. They don't work, and they don't stick well. Hot flashes are every 10 minutes, and disrupted sleep. I called the pharmacist and requested a special order to go back to the Mylan brand."

• CPa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2020

"Grove Pharmaceuticals Estradiol patch comes off in the bath. My symptoms seem to have gotten worse with Grove's patch. Not sure how much of the medicine I really get, it doesn't stick well and falls off. A poor performing, expensive product."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2022

"The Mylan patch is horrible. Doesn’t stay on. Secured it with Tegaderm and ended up with major skin irritation. Switched to Sandoz. No skin irritation, and it also falls off, not as fast as Mylan though. Pharmacist thankfully overrides the refill date as I run out way sooner because they fall off. He recently called my provider and got them to switch to the twice weekly Sandoz patches, so at least now I can usually make it 2-3 days without it falling off except when I go in my hot tub (often) or run/workout and sweat heavily. Ugh! Thinking I may need to try a different route before summer and also need the dose increased because my symptoms are slowly returning. I really had to fight to get this medication despite having horrible debilitating symptoms for almost three years! Has made a HUGE improvement in my quality of life!"

• Tra...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2022

"The Mylan patch is awful. It makes my skin red and terribly itchy after one or two days. It does not stay on properly either. When I pull it off, my skin is very red and irritated where the patch was applied. A junk, poorly made product. I have told my doctor, and we will switch. Do not get the Mylan patch. You will regret it."