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 |
| 3 | Full hysterectomy May 2008 | Was on Femtran but this has been removed from New Zealand Drug list. Climara alternative - minor weight gain, hair now brittle after 3 months use, no sex drive. On 0.75mg per week. | Can't keep the damn thing on!!! 5 days and it is ready to fall off. Having read all the other comments I now know why may hair looks YUK. Don't recall seeing that on any information. Going back to Dr shortly so will have to find out what is alternative. No hot flushes but no sex drive - must fix this. Femtram suited much better but not now available in New Zealand - it was $260 for three months ( that would be $540 USD so very expensive). Must be something else. | F | 45 | 3 days | 1/3/2009 | 5 | full hysterectomy April 2007 | Doctor put me on lowest dose because I smoke did not help me at all but he finally gave in to 0.05 dose and hot flashes stopped within 3 days but I still had major fatigue and my skin was so dry and crepey wrinkles on my face were coming in faster than my Lancome wrinkle cream could handle. Also my vaginal area turned into the Mohave desert.So doc added 2 mg of Testosterone cream to apply topically What a live saver. Energy has returned my skin looks and feels much better. sex drive is back. and Iam sleeping much better. the combination of Climara and Testosterone work great for me. | I also take Usana brand Phytoestin a supplement for menapause and perimenapause. Has soy and black cohosh, chasteberry and other stuff that is suppose to help. I use Uni-solve adhesive remover wipes,they work the best clean new area with these wipes and then wash with clear water and dry good your patch will stay put promise. Plus they are great for removing the old yukey adhesive left from the old patch. | F | 49 | 2 years | 12/9/2008 | 3 | uterine cancer/after hysterectomy | I have been taking climara for about 4 wks after surgery. I'm on the .05mg dose and I have been experiencing severe nausea. I feel like I have morning sickness. Some days are better than others, but I have to eat something every couple of hours to get that feeling to pass. Has anyone else experienced this same symptoms? If so, does this symptom ever go away? | My Dr. is recommending going down to the .0375mg dose to see if does anything. | F | 38 | 4 weeks | 12/8/2008 | 3 | first year in menopause | I experienced a really mean headache that lasted a day or so after trying the patch for the first time. After wearing it for a week, everything seemed alright. Some hotflashes persisted. However, being sensitive to adhesives, it started to itch my skin around the edges where the gum took on the color of dye from my black panty hose. On the last day, I checked the patch on the back of my right hip in the mirror and discovered the formation of an air-bubble towards the center of the patch. I like the convenience of the patch, but, I think I felt physically better on the creams. | F | 50 | 7 days | 11/25/2008 | 3 | menopause | no side effects but I have only been on it for 3 days | I can feel a difference .. my hot flashes are gone I know it will take using the patch longer to fully get rid of them. I now only I get the sweats (not as uncomfortable as a full hot flash) but still not great. The patch lasted 2 days on my abdomen will try the butt area with a tegaderm patch on it. I will update when I am on this patch longer. | F | 44 | 3 days | 11/8/2008 | 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 | doctor recomendation | none | I wish the package would include aditional clear protective patches to use over them or perhaps an intradermal device. | F | 53 | 2 years | 9/23/2008 | 5 | Menopausal symptoms | None that I have noticed | Had my uterus removed 4 years ago, kept ovaries. Started to have really annoying hot flashes recently. Dr put me on .025 Climara (lowest dose) - I changed to generic. Took care of hot flashes. I take usually 2 showers a day due to exercise and the patch stays put all 7 days. Even swam in the ocean and no problem. So far, it's great. | F | 50 | 6 weeks | 9/16/2008 | 3 | hysterectomy | I have had such severe dizziness that I have had to discontinue taking it. | It worked great to get rid of my hot flashes and helped me sleep better than I had in a long time, but the dizziness was so severe that it wasn't worth it. | F | 50 | 6 weeks | 8/24/2008 | 5 | early menopause | I took the .05 and it is small and transparent. My insurance substituted the generic from Mylan and it is thick, twice the size, and beige-brown (yuck). Sigh...Climara is about $50/month vs. the generic $5/month. Am praying for another generic that's small and clear. | F | 53 | 3 years | 8/20/2008 | 4 | Menopause symptoms | Occasional break through bleeding when new patch is applied. | During the first week I had problems with the patch sticking.I have found the hip is the best placement for me. Week to week I alternate the patch placement from right hip to left hip. Baby oil removes any adhesive residue. Climara has relieved many of my menopause symptoms. My sexual response has improved, my body is shapelier, my crepy skin has almost disappeared and I feel better mentally and physically. | F | 53 | 9 weeks | 7/21/2008 | 5 | Menopause symtoms, hot flashes | I have not experienced any side effects. I LOVE Climara. It has given me my life back. I feel better than ever. I have been takeing it for about 15 months. | If you put the patch on right, it does stick for the whole 7 days. | F | 51 | 15 months | 6/14/2008 | 5 | total hysterectomy | slight water retention, better memory, loss of mood swings, no crazy emotions! | Absolutely love it! I had pre-menopausal problems for 2-3 years prior to my hysterectomy. doc put the patch on when he finished the surgery and I can tell you I had not felt this good in years. 1 year post-hysterectomy & no plans to discontinue Climara until my doc makes me. | F | 47 | 1 years | 6/4/2008 | 5 | hot flashes, night sweats, memory l | none | Has anyone noticed a return of symptoms while on the patch; I am wondering is I got a bum pack? | F | 52 | | 6/3/2008 | 5 | Radical Hysterectomy | None that I've noticed | ***** HELPFUL ADVICE ***** GETTING IT TO STAY ON ***** I have found a little trick that will keep my patch on for quite a while. Do this at night, before you go to bed. 1st...wash the area with warm soapy water...dry skin with a clean towel. 2nd...wait a few minutes until your skin is completely dry then rub the area with alcohol. Again, dry with a clean towel and wait a few minutes...make sure that your skin is not only dry but that it is the same temperature as the rest of your body. 3rd...without touching the patch, except for 1 tiny part of the edge, put the patch on and press it tightly against your skin for 15-20 seconds. Then, gently rub it for another 15-20 seconds. 4th...put on some panties that will snugly cover the entire patch. 5th...Go to bed!! It is extremely helpful to change the patch before you go to bed so it has a chance to fully adhere while you sleep. Also, I found that I always had the most luck putting it on my lower belly as opposed to my butt | F | 36 | 2 days | 4/27/2008 | 4 | menopause symptoms | Bleeding and weight gain | While it DID help with the hot flashes, memory loss, etc., I now have bleeding of some kind more days in the month than not, and before starting patch I went one year no period! Also I have put on about 5 lbs that just aren't my fault. I have always kept my weight under control. I KNOW when a few pounds are my bad, this is different. | F | 46 | 7 months | 4/27/2008 | 1 | partial hysterectomy | I started having headaches, gained 4 lbs., bloated mid-section, leg cramps and fever of 102. | F | 49 | 13 days | 4/6/2008 | 5 | Radical Hysterectomy Jun 05 | None | I have experienced absolutley NO side effects nor any menopausal symptoms since being put on the patch back in Jun 05. I was beginning perimenopausal sypmptoms and shortly after my hysterectomy I feel like a new woman - like before I had periods! I feel Climara is the best thing out there; especially since it doesn't go through your digestive tract. Those type meds can affect your liver and other organs. I just wish it would stick a little better too. I also have to wear a clear "overpatch" to keep it on. | F | 54 | 3 years | 3/10/2008 | 5 | hysteretomy | For sure weight gain, mostly in the belly area. Sounds weird, but I think my lower lips gained weight too...anyone else?? | If it wasn't for the weight gain..love the results | F | 48 | 1 years | 2/25/2008 | 4 | total hysterectomy | had hys 2007 have taken climara since beginning was great 2 months ago noticed fatique and severe night sweats again. is this common? | F | 55 | 7 days | 1/19/2008 |