Why COMBIPATCH* (Estradiol; norethindrone acetate ) is Prescribed for Patients*
Patient opinion of COMBIPATCH: satisfied (average rating score: 3.38)
(based on 69 reviews - combined drugs with same active ingredient - see footnote for timeframe )Top 10 Reasons for taking** COMBIPATCH
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Reason | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hot flush* | 8 |
| 2 | Menopause* | 4 |
| 3 | Premature menopause | 1 |
| 4 | Night sweats | 1 |
| 5 | Menopausal symptoms* | 1 |
*Also included as reason for taking drug in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Top 20 Side Effects of COMBIPATCH **
(reported on Ask a Patient)
| Side Effect | # of Ask a Patient Reviews | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alopecia | 21 |
| 2 | Weight increased | 19 |
| 3 | Haemorrhage | 17 |
| 4 | Pruritus | 8 |
| 5 | Acne | 8 |
| 6 | Abdominal distension | 7 |
| 7 | Night sweats | 5 |
| 8 | Menstruation irregular | 5 |
| 9 | Breast tenderness | 5 |
| 10 | Somnolence | 4 |
| 11 | Pain* | 4 |
| 12 | Mood swings | 4 |
| 13 | Hot flush | 3 |
| 14 | Dry skin | 3 |
| 15 | Vaginal haemorrhage | 3 |
| 16 | Headache* | 3 |
| 17 | Fatigue* | 3 |
| 18 | Insomnia | 3 |
| 19 | Hip fracture | 2 |
| 20 | Urticaria | 2 |
*Important! This side effect is also associated with Adverse Event Reports (serious reaction); Also see charts in FDA Adverse Events summary.
Please click here for Safety Information and FDA Adverse Events summary for COMBIPATCH
* Reviews for drugs with the same active ingredients have been aggregated in this analysis: Estradiol; norethindrone acetate (Mimvey, Mimvey lo, Combipatch, Activella)
**Historical Analytics (through 2015) of AskaPatient Reviews Provided by Druginformer.com