CLIMARA Reviews (ESTRADIOL)Average Rating: 3.6 (222 Ratings)Filter ResultsCompare CLIMARA with similar:
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| RATING | REASON | SIDE EFFECTS FOR CLIMARA | COMMENTS | SEX | AGE | DURATION/ DOSAGE | DATE ADDED |
| 5 | Total Hysterectomy | On the .1 mg I had miserable Migraines daily, cutting the dosage in half has relieved me of those! | Honestly, I have no other drug to compare this too. I was on Lupron to "help" prevent my hysterectomy. I gave up and had the surgery fearing menopause at my young age. The fist dosage of 0.1 mg was too much for a migraine sufferer like me. I was in daily headache hell. So the switch to .05 mg has been much better. Yeah, the little black circle sucks, but I keep the thing on my butt, so I don't really look at it. LOL I am suffering from the onset of mutliple kidney stones and trying to deterimine if it was the Lupron therapy that did that or just menopause in general. | M | 42 | 3 months .05 mg 1X W | 6/17/2010 | 5 | MENOPAUSE SYMPTOMS, HOT FLASHES, | Tender Breasts and nipples first few months... | Its amazing, its been 4 years and I love it. The only thing I do wonder is if it gave me migraines or did menopause cause the migraines... Anyway I am on Topomax- low dosage 75mg for migraines now and it seems to be working. | M | 49 | 4 years | 10/6/2008 | 5 | I am a male it lowers my sex drive | hi, an answer to your problem with the patch staying on. after you apply the patch on, try placing a 3 inch by 4 inch strip of duct tape over the patch. it will stay on for a long time. you can excersise, shower with it and it wont come off giving you your moneys worth. you can buy some inexpensive duct tape at any home depot or walmart. | If it works for you, maybe you can help me by donating a dollar to help me pay for my bills. im out of work. 11104 w. calle del sol phoenix, az 85037 thanks | M | 50 | 2 years | 8/8/2009 | 2 | bad headache, breast tenderness. crampy feeling | after taking climara for one day developed a severe headache and started feeling crampy. My doctor said I might get bleeding from it . after not having my period for 5 months I didin't want to go there again. | M | 53 | 1 days | 6/11/2009 | 2 | hysterectomy | headache leg pain feet swelling do not like this at all I do no know what else to do > it been three years. | M | 46 | 3 weeks o.o25 1X W | 8/29/2010 | 1 | menopause | Severe depression! Weight gain, hair loss, dizzy spells. | I became so depressed it was scary, totally out of charter for me. could not take off weight even with diet and exercise. Within 4 weeks of going off, depression has eased, lost 11 pounds. I rather deal with the hot flashes! | M | 50 | 7 months 0.045/0.01 1X W | 12/26/2010 | 5 | total hysterectomy | Overall after a period of adjustment, life has been wonderful with this product. I had horrid night sweats, hot flashes and aggressive mood swings and was on a roller coaster of emotions before using it. After using it about 8 years I thought I'd try to get off of it, but the hot flashes flared up again, so I started using it again. Now after 16 years, I have successfully been off of the product about a week and have been symptom free so far. Side effects were minimal during my use. I did notice when I applied it to my backside where instructed, I had pain in my sciatic nerve. I remedied this by applying it to my lower abdomen on either side below my panty line and this also kept clothing from rubbing it off. I found that removing it before a shower then making sure the area was completely dry before reapplying helped because any type of moisture trapped beneath the patch prevents it from adhereing well. I did notice even with precautions, some patches simply would not adhere for the e | Because I have a long list of allergies and for some reason my system will not absorb pill forms of many drugs, Climara was an answer to a prayer and helped me keep my sanity as well as be a functional person. I realize everyone reacts differently to medications, however, I would recommend Climara patches to any woman experiencing post menopausal symptoms. Hopefully they will have the same results that I did. | F | 53 | 16 years 0.1 mg 1X W | 1/22/2011 | 5 | Complete Hysterectomy | heaviness feeling in back of knees/hair loss in middle of head/ mustache grows if too many days pass between patch replacement | Sad my primary care givers at Kaiser could never tell me how long I could or should use this product. That is still my number one question. Thank you to all the women on this site - especially the Lady thats been on the patch for 20 years- for sharing your information. I still have a slight to low normal libido. The dryness happens at times but - thanks to KY (love the heated one) problem delightfully solved. Also found out Ginseng helps my husband (also 58) libido - so no Viagra needed at this time! smile | F | 58 | 12 years 1X W | 2/8/2011 | 5 | Hot flashes, vaginal dryness | Have been using the patch for 13 months. After the first week all my symptoms began to get better and ultimately completely went away..hot flashes, vaginal dryness, moodiness, headaches, body aches, mental fogginess..I had every symptom possible. I began experiencing spotting for 3 days the past two months and had a vaginal ultrasound today which showed I have a thickening of my uterine lining. So I’m stopping use of the patch for 2 weeks in hopes of shedding the existing lining. If it’s still there will have a D&C and biopsy. My Dr doesn’t think it’s “C” and believes the 2 week break will take care of the thickening and I can go back to using the patch 🙏🏽 | F | 54 | 13 months 0.045 mg | 1/11/2018 | 5 | total hystorectomy | I probably have experienced weight gain, itching around patch, patch falling off. | I have been very happy with this product. I had a total hysterectomy 6 years ago due to horrible pms symptoms. My doctor had me take Lupron injections for six months to see if this would help alleviate my symptoms. Sure enough...I felt much better when I was not having periods. After my surgery he put me on the patch. And I tease people saying I am worst than a Heroine addict. I must have my patch! If I don't get it I start to become very moody, irrational and irritable. I have put on about 20 pounds since that time and I never thought about it until I read all of the other comments that it may be due to the patch. I thought it was because of the surgery. I still can keep my weight down with a lot of focus, self discipline and following weight watchers. The weird thing is that about three nights ago I stopped sleeping so well and started having night sweats. I made an appointment with my doctor for this Friday. Maybe she will change the dosage. | F | 43 | 6 years 1 mg dail 1X day | 2/22/2010 | 5 | Perimenopause "issues" | None--I was very pleasantly surprised, as I usually experience some side effects w/medications. | This patch (not the generic) has been a lifesaver for me...I was experiencing hot flashes (10-12 average per day), sleep disruption, lack of sex drive, unexplained dark days, moodiness and a general inability to focus--feeling like I was in a fog, as others have described it. Almost immediately, all of the above has disappeared or been greatly reduced (hot flashes are now almost non-existent). The one thing about these patches that no one talks about is the dark muck (skin oils) that accumulate around the edge, which I dislike and is pretty disgusting. I work out a lot and sweat a lot but shower very often so I don't see a way around this. As far as the patch coming off, which others have complained about, I have only had that happen once 2 days before I was due to replace it. I believe that was a result of my tearing off sweaty gym clothes in a hurry.... Being in good health and not at high-risk for stroke or other major side effects, my husband and I are really happy that this is an option for me. Pleased to say also that my sex drive is coming back and my husband isn't afraid that I'll bite his head off as he was for awhile there.... | F | 52 | 1 months 0.025 1X W | 5/15/2010 | 5 | ovaries removed 1993 | none | I had a hysterectomy in 1973 then ovaries 1993 been on since then | F | 64 | 17 years .25 1X day | 5/20/2010 | 5 | Post menopausal | NO side effect. | I have been wearing patches for the last 10yrs and have been on HRT for 22 yrs. My Dr prescribs 2 boxes per week. I also take a .05 Combi patch for the progestron and it works great. Never have gained any weight. I [find that if you rub alcohol on the site then place the patch it stays on I wear it for 3 then replace it. It is NOT A 7 DAY PATCH . Overall I like the patches better than the HRT pill. | F | 64 | 10 years .05 1X day | 7/18/2011 | 5 | Klinefelters (XXY)MtoF Transexual | only a very slight itch after about 6 days on a single patch. Slight Redness if used on arm, changed to small of back and all is ok. | Adhesive is horrible, usually have to apply Water proof Tape over it to keep it on. Putting a new one on twice a week helps, and results are very very good, I feel so much better, no Hot flashes now my Estradiol level is closer to 200. Klinefelters really did me in, and this helps so much allowing my body to run as smooth as it did in High School! If they make ht adhesive stronger, and the patch nearly half the size.. it would be a perfect product. | F | 35 | 3 weeks .1 2X W | 10/20/2011 | 5 | Hot flashes | None so far. I am fit, don't smoke, and weighed the pros and cons of HRT. I was really hoping that I wouldn't need any 'help' during perimenopause, but I am so glad I talked with my MD. I am on the lowest available dose but, truly, Climara has been life-changing (in a good way!) for me. | Prescribed for horrible hot flashes that soaked me during the day and woke me repeatedly during the night. Was losing weight despite eating ridiculous amounts of food, probably from flopping around in bed all night long. Within 24 hours of applying the Climara patch, the hot flashes decreased significantly and I got my first good sleep in over a month. Since then, my hot flashes have mostly vanished and those I do experience are few and very mild. | F | 47 | 10 days 0.025mg 1X W | 1/26/2012 | 5 | Hysterectomy | I had a hysterectomy at 40 and have been on Climara ever since (now close to 56). The insurance company once made me go to generic, but I felt awful, so have requested name brand Climara ever since. My doctor said we should give a try to wean off of it, so he will reduce me down to the .035 for a year, then down to the .025, and then off. I feel really good, so hope that I won't have major symptoms going off it. He said if I am miserable, I can be on it longer. I am overweight, but can't really blame that on the patch. | After wearing the patch for 16 years, there was only a few times it didn't stick. I had one box where all of them had a problem. But most times it didn't stick because my stick was damp. Put it on dry skin, hold your hand on top of it for 10-20 seconds and it will stay put for the week! | F | 56 | 16 years .05 1X W | 2/9/2012 | 5 | had total hysterectomy | None. My skin is soft and no wrinkles at age 64. | I have been cutting the patch in half for about a year to try and get off. Then off for 2 months now. Have an appointment with the Doctor on Tuesday to get a refill. Hate the night sweats,hot flashes and dryness. Can't wait to be back on them.. They are so nice to use. Had no problem with them staying on. Don't get the generic they are thick and icky. Very happy with them not so happy without. | F | 64 | 16 years 0.1mg 1X W | 3/16/2012 | 5 | hot flashes mood swings no sleep me | this was a life changer for me...no more hot flashes, great mood, good sleep, and could actualy remember what I did the day before....I stopped using them about a year ago because of something I saw that said it was causing heart disease and breast cancer. My Dr. said it was low dose and as long as I came for my regular check ups once a year it would be fine....My question for you that have been on it for years...have you had any heart problems or cancers??? | F | 52 | .045 1X W | 5/23/2012 | 5 | Total Hysterectomy in 1986 | Patches sometimes don't stay on very well. | Hysterectomy due to Endometriosis. Started with Estradiol patch 10/1986 - 10/2006 Dosage from 0.05 to 0.025mg. 2X W. Climara patch since 10/2006 0.025mg 1X W Healthy & skin looks great but thinking about weaning off all together as I get older. No cancer in family but starting to worry about it. I exercise 5 times a week. I cook & eat healthy. Curious to see how my body will react after all these years. | F | 58 | 25 years 0.025mg 1X W | 5/24/2012 | 5 | hot flashes after hysterectomy | No side effects; only gained some weight in the last couple years since I retired--got to get that off! | My doctor said that I should wean myself by cutting the patch in half, and then when my supply runs out, to try getting along without it. He mentioned that the possibility of heart attack and stroke goes up with long-term usage. | F | 68 | 15 years .025 1X W | 5/26/2012 |
CLIMARA (ESTRADIOL): This medication is a female hormone (estrogen). It is used by women to help reduce symptoms of menopause (such as hot flashes, vaginal dryness). These symptoms are caused by the body making less estrogen. If you are using this medication to treat symptoms only in and around the vagina, products applied directly inside the vagina should be considered before medications that are taken by mouth, absorbed through the skin, or injected. This medication may also be used by women who are not able to produce enough estrogen (for example, due to hypogonadism, primary ovarian failure). Certain estrogen products may also be used by women after menopause to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis). However, there are other medications (such as raloxifene, bisphosphonates including alendronate) that are also effective in preventing bone loss and may be safer. These medications should be considered for use before estrogen treatment. FDA Approval Date: 1994-12-22 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)