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 |
| 1 | Total hysterectomy | headache, return of hotflashes, depression | for the first five weeks after hyst. I was taking 2mg of oral estrodiol. I switched to the .75 mg patch. It was a huge mistake. I'm right back where I was right after hyst. I feel miserable. The patch will only stick for 3-4 days and that's pushing it. I had to change to a new patch after only 4 days. When I wear it on my back, it gets bubbles under it. It also becomes incrusted with lint around the edges. | F | 38 | 10 days | 7/26/2007 | 3 | Full Hysterectomy | I just have a question for other users out there. Has anyone tried cutting the patch down in size to reduce the dosage? Can you take a 0.1 and cut 1/4 section out and make it a 0.075? I want to reduce my dosage to wean myself off the drug but I have too much of the larger dosage left to just throw it away. Please send me a quick email. Thanks!! | F | 45 | 3.5 years | 6/10/2007 | 5 | partial hysterectomy | doesn't stick well, but better than the mood swings, night sweats, etc. | the generic doesn't stick and is thick - tried vivelle - love the size but don't think it seems as effective - had a climara patch applied right after surgery - best thing - night sweats gone, sleeping better, mood much better, singing it's praises - got rid of the uterus with the hysterectomy so no more pain, and now no more menopausal symptoms, has helped with the sex drive and breasts while they are tender they are full and sexy. Love it, gave me renewed energy to exercise and cravings have disappeared no more sweet tooth. Can't say enough about the hormore therapy. | F | 46 | 1 months | 6/5/2007 | 1 | Hysterectomy(Full) | Only 2 days of taking Climara and a rash around the site of the patch started. I have had a headache a few hours after applying it. | I don't feel it is worth the money,not only are there side effects they don't seem to want to stay on very well. After only 2 days it already started to peel up around the edges. | F | 30 | 2 days | 5/30/2007 | 4 | total hysterectomy | weight gain!!! | I have never had an issue with weight. now I'm gaining weight. I exercise everyday and eat very very healthy. Yet I continue to gain! Very frustrating!!! | F | 35 | 11 months | 5/16/2007 | 4 | Total hysterectomy | Insomnia if I wear on my backside, but that is not an issue if I wear it on the abdomen. A little bloating/water retention but not as much as I had on pills or on Vivelle Dot. It doesn't stick well and doesn't last for a full 7 days. My doctor wrote my Rx to change every 5 days. | THE CLIMARA PATCH WILL STAY ON AND STAY CLEAN FOR THE FULL TIME IF YOU APPLY A TEGADERM PATCH OVER IT. THIS HAS BEEN MY SAVING GRACE FOR BEING ABLE TO USE THE CLIMARA. NO MORE UNSIGHTLY RINGS OR WORRIES ABOUT PATCH SLIPPING OFF. TRY IT! | F | 41 | 1 years | 4/16/2007 | 4 | hysterectomy complete | I have beee on climara about 2 years- 1.o mg I agree with many- I fel like I don't get my money's worth! It does not stick for 7 days-more like 4-5 max! I have wasted at least 4 patches due to its lack of adhesiveness! What can we do? | It has been wonderful with keeping my moods normal & no hot flashes. I did gain some weight & had not changed my diet! | F | 48 | 2 years | 4/10/2007 | 5 | Complete Hysterectomy | Started day of hysterectomy...never experienced side effects BUT if I forget to replace it for a day or two, I get hot flashes. I started with .10 and 1 year later, requested a reduction to .075. Had a few hot flashes but my body adjusted so now, 1 year later, reduced myself to .06...we'll see! | ** ADVICE ** ADVICE ** ADVICE ** Place patch RIGHT BEFORE BED so it has a chance to SECURE VERY WELL without daily movement. I had problems with it sticking well until I discovered this method of placement and it works GREAT! Right before going to bed, I wash the area well and blow it with a hair dryer to make sure it's dry. | F | 46 | 2 years | 3/26/2007 | 5 | Complete Hysterectomy | Same as comments below. | ************************************* BONUS *** BONUS *** BONUS ********************************************* With each decrease in dose, the patch becomes smaller so it sticks better! | F | 46 | 2 years | 3/26/2007 | 5 | Hot flashes, moodiness, lack of sex | I have been on this for only 4 days, and so far have experienced no bad side effects. | I am hoping these good feelings continue. I have more energy, have been sleeping like a baby, my hot flashes have subsided and most of all, an increase in sexual activities (big time!) | F | 52 | 4 days | 3/7/2007 | 4 | Full Hysterectomy including Ovaries | I was a little dizzy for the first week. Experienced a little bit of upset stomach (kind of like morning sickness) All these things past after a week. | No more hot flashes or night sweats! I find the patch helped with the depression and sleeplessness. My moods are better now. No change in lack of libo (wish it came with testosterone). Lint attaches to patch leaving a black ring around the patch. Which defeats the purpose of the patch being clear. The patch does not stick for a full 7 days. I have to take special care when showering not to get it too wet. Taking baths are a thing of the past. It is much too expensive to replace the patch before 7 days. I would choose Clamara over Premerin any day. I just wish I could take it in pill form. Worried about swimming and sun bathing in summer. Sand sticking to glue doesn't sound too comfortable. | F | 46 | 3 weeks | 1/15/2007 | 2 | hot flashes, insomnia | stom.ach pain, itching, but worst of all 4 heavy periods in 10 weeks It worked well for reducing hot flashes and somewhat well for insomnia | I stopped cold after 10 weeks--don't know how I'll feel | F | 54 | 10 weeks | 1/11/2007 | 3 | perimenopause - many symptoms | None yet. | I suffered from hot flashes, "adrenal surges", sleeplessness, depression, anxiety, dry vagina, bad digestion -- just about all the symptoms out there. Using the 1mg patch a lot of the symptoms went away quickly. I'm left with some disturbed sleep, depression and anxiety. However, it takes 3 months for full benefits to kick in. I find a patch annoying, though. For one thing, I can't have a nice bath like I used to (something that would help with my left over symptoms!) because I'm worried about it coming off or losing strength. I'd like to try oral ERT and hopefully take it and forget about it. | F | 53 | 6 weeks | 12/25/2006 | 2 | menopause symptoms | The effectiveness of the estradiol only lasts for two days, then dry skin, scalp itching, and heavy heartbeats begin. I am also experiencing noticeable scalp hair loss. I am aerobically active, five days a week, which I believe is causing an increased release of the estradiol, leaving me without treatment for five days until a fresh patch can be applied. I spoke with a representative of the laboratory about the hair loss and exercise effect on the release of the estradiol but did not receive an informed response, only that the hair loss was a common side effect and that there was no information they could provide about interference from high aerobic activity. | I am currently taking .5 and have been using Climara for six weeks. If I cannot find out more about my particular concerns, I will discontinue usage of this product. | F | 55 | 6 weeks | 12/25/2006 | 3 | menopause | I was having a lot of hot flashes and insomnia, I went on the patch and it was wonderful for these symptoms but i started gaining weight almonst immediately. I have always been in shape and tinkered with losing 5 - 10 lbs. because of wanting my 20 yr. old body but either menopause or the patch has made me gain weight uncontrollably, 15 lbs. which I can't get off by trying anything. My breasts are enlarged and tender, I have been noticing my back aching for no reasons. I am going to try with out it and see if the weight leaves and possibly I'll be able to handle the symptoms better now or differently. | I worry about all the little side effects of long term use, I have been on different dosage levels and I continue to add breasts size and mid-section body fat. Lastly I got a very painful cramp in my calf, which I feel could be deep vein thrombosis, so that is another reason I am going to try a different approach. Key word here is "try." | F | 50 | 2 years | 11/25/2006 | 5 | Hot Flashes/Night Sweats | In the beginning I was a little dizzy but it soon disappeared. | This patch has been a Godsend for me. I suffered with hot flashes/night sweats for a year and as soon as I got on this patch they both disappeared immediatly. You don't need to suffer girlfriends! I haven't noticed any ill affects. The only complaint I have is that the patch tends to unstick after the 5 day or so. I may try wearing it in another place. | F | 51 | 3 months | 11/21/2006 | 4 | hot flashes not sleeping and moody | no real side effects, just a little itch now and then around patch, i have sensitive skin | i really think this is the best that has happened i tried some hrt pills but so many side effects, now i am sleeping and have the softest skin and my moods have changed. i really hope i can continue to take this patch, i had a total hysterectomy in aug.2006, really wish i had started taking this from the beginning, i strongly recommend this patch to anyone having trouble. | F | 47 | 3 weeks | 11/7/2006 | 3 | lighten change of life symptoms | I've been on this for about 1.5 weeks and have gained 8 lbs...water??? fat??? who knows. The medication has stopped my power surges (hot flashes) and I am sleeping better. However, given the good effects the weight gain out does it all and I don't need any help gaining weight when I have been in a continual life battle of the bulge. I am stopping the medication now. If there were no weight gain I would continue the use. | F | 44 | 11 days | 11/4/2006 | 4 | Menopause; fibromyalgia | no side effects | This fixes my fibromyalgia symptoms which came on in a major way along with menopause! I was on 500 mg of Naprosyn twice a day for pain and just to function. The patch erased that need entirely! | F | 57 | 3.5 years | 10/16/2006 | 4 | heartbeat irregularities, hot flash | I have had a full hysterectomy. After taking it for 4 yrs, I notice now I have burning mouth syndrome and dry mouth. On the 6th and 7th day sometimes the dosage start to wean and I feel my irregular heartbeat and have cold hands and feet. Hot flashes after a hot shower too. Sometimes mild ringing in the ears. Just wanted to input that I live in Las Vegas, Nevada for 6 1/2 yrs and could location and climate play a part in the effects of this patch???? Please list location with your comments. Thank you. | Showering too long in hot water have an effect of the strength at the end of the week. Long showers weakens the strength.Placing the patch on my upper rear butt instead of my front abdomen works best for me. It's been very good to me for 4 years but now I am developing problems with this patch.Maybe my body is rejecting it after using it soooo long.I am considering on changing to a different brand just to see if my burning mouth/dry mouth disappears.It made my face smoother,very minimal hotflashes, minimal heart irregularities,more energy.My mood swings are no longer. I feel very mellow. It has given me a life for the past 4 yrs. Now I am feeling very badly with stomach indigestion and dry mouth which makes it hard to eat. I am losing weight because of this. I am considering on switching brands but I thank God for the last 4 yrs with Climara. Climara gave me a fantastic 4 yrs which I could not have done it by myself. | F | 53 | 4 years | 10/6/2006 |