Estroven User Reviews & Ratings
Estroven has an average rating of 3.9 out of 10 from a total of 20 reviews on Drugs.com. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 65% reported a negative experience.
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Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency | 3 reviews for Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency | 845 medications |
Reviews for Estroven
- Sid...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 30, 2023
For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I took Estroven, which is a complete multivitamin. I had a blood test, I had high triglycerides, and my liver enzymes were elevated. I stopped taking this Estroven for one month and retested my liver enzymes, and they were already six points lower. Please be aware of this when you’re taking this medication."
- Mar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- November 16, 2021
For Dietary Supplementation "I only took it for two weeks. I thought I'd found the miracle cure to hot flashes, and it was worth the stomach aches and diarrhea. But then I noticed an unusual weight gain in the center of my stomach. I have never carried weight here. I've only fluctuated 5 pounds in the last 25 years and always had a flat stomach or within a week of running of getting it back to flat. Once I realized this wasn't temporary, I realized it was the pills. I went on Amazon to see if anyone else had a similar reaction, and one of them wrote EXACTLY the same thing in the same way I'd say it - it was like a baby had formed. Despite discontinuing immediately and only taking 15 pills, my stomach is NOT back to normal. I'm here because I continue to investigate just how it happens. Despite reading somewhere that immediate discontinuation will stop whatever side effects, I don't see that being the case yet. It is NO FUN at all carrying weight in the center of my stomach. I run, and even my running feels worse."
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- Wan...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- April 26, 2015
For Dietary Supplementation "This has been the only thing I found to help my out of control hot flashes, night sweats, etc. It really took the edge off and allows me to cope with menopause. There were times when I just wanted to die, and this saved my life. But give it time. It probably took about 2-4 weeks of daily use before I noticed a lessening of my symptoms. Hang in there. It works."
- Mrs...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- July 16, 2017
For Dietary Supplementation "I have been having very bad hot flashes due to menopause. I could not lose weight and wanted to eat everything that I could get my hands on. I started taking Estroven, and my hot flashes have been cut in half, and I've lost 6 pounds in 2 weeks. I've been taking Estroven for 22 days. So glad that I found it at my grocery store, and it has helped me."
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Your review helps others make informed decisions.- NAT...
- October 27, 2015
For Dietary Supplementation "Well, I'm only going through menopause due to a total hysterectomy I had to get back in 2010 and have been having terrible hot flashes. Yes, it works, but I started taking it in March of 2015. I was 152 lbs, and as of today, I weigh 180. It causes weight gain! I run and work out every day. Prior to all this, so everybody says it looks good, but watch out, that's a side effect (weight gain)!"
- Sic...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 18, 2018
For Dietary Supplementation "I was on the 5th day of taking it and noticed an uncomfortable feeling, like I was nervous or restless. I take daily meds for bipolar and high blood pressure, so I’m unsure if there was an interaction going on. I have stopped taking it."
- Hot...
- March 7, 2018
For Dietary Supplementation "I’ve been taking Estroven for over 6 weeks for irritating and embarrassing hot flashes. The product I chose is not specifically for weight control, I have been noticing that my face looked very round and my eyes very puffy in the mornings, and I gained 11 pounds in a very short time without a huge change in my diet or routine. I noticed a little labored breathing, and the end of my tongue feels like it’s been scalded, but I haven’t burned it. I like to call my horses in the morning by rolling my tongue in a shrill ringing sound, and I was concerned because it felt like my tongue was numb or felt large, so I couldn’t make the sound easily. It seems like my hot flashes are a little less severe, but I am not okay with the weight gain or the mouth issues, and my sleep is not any better. I am not having any serious issues with depression and mood swings, so I just need to cool the hot flashes!"
- mim...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- July 6, 2015
For Dietary Supplementation "I'd been using a patch for relief of HRT (hormone replacement therapy) since having a complete hysterectomy about 8-10 years ago. Now that I am of Medicare age, my insurance company would not refill this Rx. I decided to try Estroven to help with hot flashes. It has worked great for me! No hot flashes now."
- cam...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- April 18, 2018
For Dietary Supplementation "After two months of using this product, I've noticed my mood swings are much better, though the night sweats are still bothersome. I fall asleep better than before, which is a plus for me. Still battling the hot flashes that drive me up the wall. Not sure if I'm taking the right kind of estrogen. Spousal fights have been curbed drastically, so it has benefited me a lot."
- Bba...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 1, 2020
For Dietary Supplementation "Took this drug Estroven, and within an hour, was so dizzy I had to lie down. I got so bad I couldn’t open my eyes without the room spinning. Could not believe it. Stayed in bed for 6 hours, fighting nausea and extreme dizziness. I’ll take the hot flashes to this."
- TLN...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- May 19, 2023
"I’ve been taking it for 2 years for terrible hot flashes and night sweats. It made a HUGE difference, and I thought it was a miracle cure! For the past 6 months, I’ve had a persistent low-grade fever, severe nausea, and abdominal pain, as well as elevated liver enzymes and high triglycerides. After an ultrasound, CT scan, and MRI, it’s been narrowed down to my liver, which is enlarged and inflamed. Black cohosh in Estroven can cause all this. I stopped taking it a week ago. So far, no change, but I’m praying it hasn’t done permanent damage. Please research and use caution if taking this. Look up Drug Induced Liver Injury."
- Sar...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 1, 2024
For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I took Estroven for a month for delayed sleep, painful periods, brain fog, and fatigue. I noticed I started feeling better, I could sleep better, brain fog decreased, energy increased, and periods were less painful, with no headaches. I felt I had found the right pill. Only after my periods I got terrible constipation and a headache. It was so bad that I wanted to go to the emergency room but took a stool softener and got some relief. I stopped taking Estroven, but even after a week, the constipation hasn’t gone away completely. I did some research, and it turns out Rhodiola Rosea, the main ingredient in Estroven, could change the gut microbiome. It definitely altered my gut microbe, hence, the constipation won't subside immediately. I really do like the way I felt on Estroven and hope I can continue using it if I can remediate my constipation."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- August 18, 2021
For Dietary Supplementation "I have been taking Estroven for about 3 months. I felt better, but then I started to get stomach pains. So sad, not sure why I had this. Also, I do have weight gain and bloating. So, I had to get off of this. Not sure if it’s a particular ingredient?"
- Art...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 23, 2021
For Dietary Supplementation "Ok, I've been taking these for a couple of weeks. Within a day or two, I noticed a serious lightening up of the fuzz brain I'd been having, felt more clear. I have had a loss of appetite, but no gain or loss of weight yet. I did have a small episode of itchy hives on my arm and didn't realize the possible connection until I reread the side effects. I also haven't seen a big change in hot flashes yet. So far, getting brain back has outweighed anything negative."
- Hot...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 8, 2022
For Dietary Supplementation "I have been taking the complete version of this product for 18 weeks. The hot flashes subsided in less than a week, which was huge, as this is why I started taking the product. However, I have gained so much weight in my torso and belly, like 20 lbs! I see others have had the same experience. Sadly, I will stop taking."
- Anonymous
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 3, 2021
For Dietary Supplementation "I slept like a baby, and no night sweats, but the weight gain in 1 week is totally noticeable. I’ll take the sweats any day."
- Gyp...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 11, 2019
For Dietary Supplementation "Has given me diarrhea and an itchy rash on my upper neck, so makes me feel worse."
- caj...
- December 12, 2015
For Dietary Supplementation "Started taking Estroven, and on the fourth day, I started noticing my tongue and throat were starting to swell. Went to the ER and had a bad case of dry mouth and throat."
- Eri...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- March 14, 2022
For Dietary Supplementation "I am taking this for sweats and menopause/mood swings. I just started taking today. We shall see what it does. I pray it works for me. I have sweats every night and my anxiety is bad."
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For Vitamin/Mineral Supplementation and Deficiency "I have been taking Estroven for 2 years. I recently had a physical, and my liver enzymes and triglycerides were evaluated. I am not overweight, and I eat healthily most of the time. If you take Estroven, please get these checked and report it here."