Estradiol Patch and Redness: What Users Say

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 9, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Used Sandoz brand for the first 8 Estradiol patches. No problem. Pharmacy switched to Mylan, a horrible experience. I use twice a week. After the first 2 days, it starts to itch and turn red. Burning sensation by day 3, and it's hard to remove and leaves deep red burn marks and continues to itch for a week. Marks remain on my body for over a month now. Not recommended!"

• Tig...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• December 23, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I was put on the Minivelle patch several years ago. It worked great. A year ago, my pharmacy changed to this estradiol patch made by Mylan. I didn't notice until I used it. The patch does not stay on, but the worst part is what it does to my skin. I have horrid red patches that hurt and itch, and they do not go away. Now I am having trouble finding a place to place the patch because I am covered in the scars from using this brand. I use CVS Pharmacy. They told me they cannot get the patch, which is why they switched to Mylan. I am contacting Noven to see what is going on. I see my doctor next month. I cannot continue using this product. It is horrible."

• doo...
• April 19, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Sandoz patch... I don't find it effective at all. If I use the whole patch, it's like someone gave me speed for about 4-5 hours, I had a super racy heart, super wound up, then... nothing. The speedy feeling has made me remove the patch. I cut the 0.5 patch in half. It doesn't feel like it's doing anything particularly. Why does the US not sell Estradot? It is made in the US! Oh, and what is it with the permanent red marks???? Take a patch off and there's a red mark that is taking weeks and weeks to go away (if it does at all). It's like it's been tattooed to my skin. In 18 months of Estradot, I never had that problem. I never had a sticking problem or a tolerance problem, just an acquiring problem - which again, is completely idiotic. The boxes I got were labeled right on them 'made in the USA,' but they're sold in Australia. Why can't I get a US-made medication in the actual US??????? And why does it cost me a third to buy it elsewhere than any of these US acquirable patches cost?????"

• Jun...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 23, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I had the Sandoz patch, and it was great - a nice, thin patch that I forget is there except that I feel much better. The next month, I got the Mylan patch that is covered by my provider. It is thicker and catches just a little bit on the edges. More importantly, it leaves red marks underneath upon removing it and small marks that look like burns around the edge. I've also seemed to have some itching around the patch while it is on. I will be switching back to Sandoz."

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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• All...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 9, 2019

For Hypoestrogenism "The generic Mylan estradiol 7-day patch is useless. It does not stick for more than two days, it itches, makes my skin red, and makes me feel unwell. I agree with the poor experiences previously reported by others. I called Mylan to file a formal complaint and suggest that you do too. Maybe they will get the message."

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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• Buf...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 24, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Vivelle Dot worked great, but insurance stopped covering. Generic was okay until the last few months when Mylan was the brand I was given. It doesn’t stick well at all, and I’m having open blisters and redness that are painful and itchy. I’m not using them because I’m afraid of getting an infection. I’m also getting hot flashes and night sweats after 10 years without them. I called Mylan but still need to fill out the extensive paperwork for the customer complaint. Tried to get Vivelle again, but it would be $500 a month. I don’t know what to do. I really need the bone benefits from estrogen and don’t absorb oral meds well."

• Lei...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Taking 0.075 mg/day patch to be changed every 3-4 days. It lasts 2 days because when I take a shower, water gets under the patch, then it loosens and starts itching like crazy. My skin is red. It is very uncomfortable. I don't believe I am getting the proper dosage because of this. (I am also taking progesterone pills at the same time. I am sure I am getting the right amount of progesterone...but I need to have the right amount of estrogen in order for my body to function right.) What a waste of time."

• Haz...
• July 26, 2021

For Oophorectomy "I was switched several years ago from Climara to Mylan brand. I have found it does not stay in place well, leading to skin breakdown and waste of product. It is foam-based and larger than the Climara patch-this prevents adequate adhesion to the skin, allowing sweat to form underneath. It’s frustrating and uncomfortable. It takes my skin approximately 3 weeks to recover from itch/rash and associated redness."

• Hea...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• December 30, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "My Rx was changed to the Mylan brand estrogen patch after I relocated out of state and changed insurance as well as pharmacies, and after being on Climara for over a year with no issues. The Mylan brand was crap. They fell off after 3-5 days, supposed to wear them for 7. By day two, my skin was completely red and rashed out more than 5 inches in diameter under the patch no matter where I put them. I had to use these for 4 weeks until my doctor, pharmacy, and insurance could get it together and put me back on the Climara brand."