VIVELLE-DOT Reviews (ESTRADIOL)

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VIVELLE-DOT  (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: 1999-01-08 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

  

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RATING  REASONSIDE EFFECTS FOR VIVELLE-DOTCOMMENTSSEXAGEDURATION/
DOSAGE
DATE ADDED
 
 5  Early onset of menopause Eliminated night sweats and headaches. Completely awakened my sexual desire which was a fun bonus. I am not sure if it's helped with insomnia because I now wake up every 3 hours to touch myself. Not complaining! Also very very very intense orgasms. Free your schedule by day 3 taking this and enjoy the ride. F 35 7 days
.1 mg 2X W
8/21/2023
 5   Only side effect is that patch gathers lint around sides but it is a necessary evil in order to get estrogen into my body. I take the medicine for gender affriming hormone therapy (GAHT). Basically I was I was born a female. M 50 12 months
TWO 0.1mg 2X W
5/29/2022
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 5  Hystertomy No side effects of vivedelle dot.. at all..went to get a refill and boom.no more they are on backorder from the manufacturer..ive tried mylan from wal mart brand which sucks doesnt help at all .and so then tried dotti which sucks big big time dont bother with them...so im at the mercy of whatever or who ever im so sick of this..i just want to be back normal i miss my vivedelle dot...help symptons getting worst and on top of that i have anxiety not good 52 20 years
2 weekly 1X day
10/10/2020
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 5  Post hysterectomy mood swings hot flashes A little dizziness in the mornings, possible weight gain, but have been over eating since Thanksgiving This patch gave me my life back! After 4 hours I felt calm and happy, in love with husband. I've had low or no libido for 10 years. Had hysterectomy 6 months ago. Decreases asthma. Hot flashes which started 2 years ago are gone. I love this patch. .05 mg on a 130 pound, 5 foot 2 woman is the right dose for me. Lower dose made me irritable, bloated and brought on asthma. Careful with coffee or chocolate, it seems to over stimulate me, more than before. F 54 3 months
.05
1/8/2020
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 5   No side effects - I feel great and have lots of engery. F 64 14 years
1.0mg
5/16/2019
 5  Hot Flashes menopause symptoms none amazing just amazing. I can sleep, no hot flashes, sex life again and less pain in my body. I will say that I got a refill once at Walmart that did not work. Their Generic caused me breast pain and moodiness. Went back to Meijer to get their generic and back to awesome. F 53 6 months
0.0375 2X W
1/22/2018
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 5  low estrogen - menopause If I changed the patch only twice a week then I experienced migraines on day 3 of patch as the estrogen wore off. By changing the patch 3 times a week my estrogen level stayed steady and stopped the migraines from coming. Started on the Vivelle-dot. Switched to the Sandoz generic version. Sandoz is the generic pharmaceutical division of Novartis (who makes the vivelle dot). It is the same patch and is made in the same facility as the vivelle dot. M 2 years
.1mg 3X W
5/28/2017
 5  HRT None After using the brand name for many years, I recently started using the generics. Three months of the Mylan brand and for a month now on Sandoz. Both generic brands have worked just as well as Vivelle-Dot. Only reason I like the Mylan brand more is because they made the rigid protective liner larger than the patch. Makes it easier to remove from the patch from the liner. F 57 7 years
.0375 2X W
7/31/2016
 5  HRT If you experience itching and irritation where the patch is, squirt a little Flonase (or similar nasal allergy spray) on the area and let dry prior to putting on the patch. I had terrible itching from the patch and this solved the problem for me. F 57 6 years
.0375 2X W
7/25/2016
 5  had a hysterectomy None except the larger patches were making the area sore so went to dot. No issues. I would recommend this to anyone for hot flashes or early hysterctomy . F 68 10 years
1MG 2 wk.
1/25/2015
 5  had a hysterectomy None except the larger patches were making the area sore so went to dot. No issues. I would recommend this to anyone for hot flashes or early hysterctomy . F 68 10 years
1MG 2 wk.
1/25/2015
 5  Hot flashes some stomach bloating Had to take a progesterone with it F 59 6 months
.025 1X day
10/25/2014
 5  Post menopaus I really and truly loved the Vivelle Dot...it has helped me so very much...had a complete hysterectomy and I have never felt so good in my life. The only side effects I have are hormone migraines but not all the time. When I change the patch I get a sever migraine with in an hour..this does not happen with every patch which makes me believe that the dosage is not very consistent. I also have been loosing hair on my head and getting much more on my face. All of that being said...I wish with all my heart they have not changed the Vivelle Dot to the Minivelle...I HATE the new Minevelle. I am seriously considering changing to pills. This patch is stated to be about the size of a Dime! There is NO WAY! This patch is as big as a Quarter! It doe NOT stick, it slides and where it slides...it leaves a trail of the adhesive and where it has slid and not sticking, it folds up and sticks to my cloths. It doesn't even last a day on me before it starts to come unstuck and slides! This is the It doesn't stick! Slides and leaves trails of adhesive. Folds up where the adhesive has come off and will sometimes stick to cloths. The glue is difficult to get off your skin. I need to use oils to get it all off and it irritates my skin where as the old Vivelle Dot did not...I hate the roundness of the new Minevelle patch...it is NOT as big as a dime...if it were it would be great but it IS as big as a quarter and there is a difference in those sizes! F 60 6 years
0.01 1X W
9/29/2014
 5  hot flashes and menopausal issues None. Brief itching at patch site - but that was until I figured out that skin has to be totally dry before applying. I stopped this med and was switched to combipatch due to concerns that extended use of vivelle dot alone would cause uterine lining problems or uterine cancer. It is essential that your skin is 100% DRY before you put patch on, or it will be very itchy. Women often apply patch after shower, when skin is too moist. Wait 20 minutes after any water on skin and do not use cream or lotion. F 50 1.5 years
.025 2X H
9/10/2014
 5  hysterectomy and ooproreatomy NONE Best out there! most balanced, to make you feel normal. no highs and lows, unless you forget to take. as a patch, it doesn't go thru your liver, a big plus. No overies, and you have a better chance to NOT get cancer, by 25%. I started out taking shots, 3 types of pills, + low dose birth control, all caused big problems, and was up and down, went on this, and I was ME!!! Started in my 30's, now 72. I will stay on this forever! No heart problems. no strokes, Yes, I am over weight, but don't blame this! I still find my husband sexy! This is a great product. F 72 36 years
1. 2X W
8/23/2014
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 5  Complete Hysterectomy None It helps me feel better with energy. F 39
0.375 2X W
7/2/2014
 5  Total hysterectomy & oophorectomy Breast tenderness. Slight rash when removed I was reluctant to start on any type of HRT following my hysterectomy at the age of 34. Knowing that I would be on it long term, was daunting, and hearing all the stories about breast cancer, made it even more scary. I have had very little side effects from the patch. Lately, I have noticed some breast tenderness (almost feels like my milk is coming in). If I forget to change the patch, then I do get night sweats. So far, I have been very happy. Having a hysterectomy changed my life. I didn't realize how incredibly sick I was, until I had it done. I do recommend continuing to have yearly exams, which is just a good practice anyway. F 36 19 months
.5 2X W
4/1/2014
 5  Total hysterectomy -ovaries removed Very mild nausea the first week. Give this medication about a month for it to start fully working. I had a total hysterectomy and my doctor made me wait a month before going on hormone replacement because I had severe endometriosis. I thought the medication wasn't really working for me because I was still extremely fatigued to the point of barely functioning. It started to kick in at about 3 weeks and my energy level came back to where it was before all the health problems started. I actually feel like doing things again! F 45 3 weeks
0.05 2X W
3/7/2014
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 5  total hysterectomy 2 years ago After my hysterectomy I went 2 years with no hormones. Couldnt take the weight gain hot flashes sore joints, insomnia, and depression any longer. Started vivelle dot 3 weeks ago. Wow!! I have a life again. I sleep like a teenager and Im happy again. I have already lost some belly fat and 5pounds and my joints are less painful. Probably because I can sleep again. Went from about 8 hot flashes a day to about 1 per week. Thank you thank you thank you vivelle dot. F 48 3 weeks
025
9/25/2013
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 5  Complete hysterectomy at 48 After using the dot for 6 years, something showed up on my mamogram last year. The docs. could not identify it. I had it biopsied and it was nothing. Docs say your breast tissue gets more dense with hormone replacement therapy. I have felt fantastic on this med. all these years. You need to constantly monitor your health, do daily breast exams, etc. and go to doc. if you ever suspect a problem. I go to an endocrinologist every 3 - 6 months for check-ups. My gyno would not prescribe replacement at 48 when I had my surgery, but the endocrinologist did when I began to feel like an 80 year old woman. Thank goodness. F 56 7 years
0.05 2X W
3/1/2013
  

VIVELLE-DOT  (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: 1999-01-08 (Sources: U.S. Centers for Medicare Services, FDA)

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