Climara for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews

• Dish
• January 29, 2014

"Insomnia, night sweats, moody, uncontrollable crying in the boss's office! I tried so hard for so long to do nothing and let it run its natural course. If I didn't work and could take naps, I'd still suffer and deal with it. Not the case. Have to be on my toes at work. Quality of life was bad. Climara saved my life. It was a tough decision, but I tell you, it works. I feel human again!"

• Jay
• October 14, 2020

"First of all I think I live in a lucky Country Australia and only pay $22 for 1 month supply and that’s without insurance. I found clear adhesive surgical patches and whack em over the top and it does the job. Mine stays on all week. I do find by day 5 and 6 it’s wearing off, I’m an emotional wreck. I’m on 50 so might have to change it by day 4 or get a higher dose. Only been on the patches 8 weeks and if I don’t get this dosage right I might end up doing time lol.. All I know is in my next life I want to come back as a man!"

• Dee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 2, 2018

"I'm 58, started full menopause at 56. I started using Climara 25 low dose after suffering nearly 2 years without a restful night of sleep. This patch is like a miracle, 7/8 hrs sleep nightly. I apply it roughly where my ovaries are and it never falls off. Menopause symptoms were ruining my day to day life, my internal temperature was always uncomfortable, I feel like a 10kg Gorilla has been lifted off my back. I am generally very sensitive to most medications."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 10 years or more
• August 5, 2017

"I have been using the .45/15 patch for 30 years and feel great. I am 75 and I am strong, work out and look good. Compared to other women my age, no one can guess my age. I attribute my bone strength, cardio vascular health and overall wellbeing to Climara. I know that there may be issues for some women but for me, it has been a lifesaver."

• Trudy...
• September 14, 2016

"I am 50 years old I had a Total Abdominal Hysterectomy in April and have been suffering wicked hot sweats. I would sweat so badly that my hair, legs feet, hands and face would get wet...so disgusting. It would take me a while to dry off. I started this patch on Monday and within 12 hours, I noticed a difference and within 24 hours, the wet sweats were gone. I have to keep all the fans on in my house and have an industrial fan that I would stand in front of during my flashes. Yesterday ( day 2), I did not have to turn on a single fan and my wet sweats are completely gone. I only had a headache the first night and now I feel fantastic and normal. I still have the occasional hot flash but it is short and I don't break out in a sweat."

• Tee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 7, 2019

"I recently was prescribed the 0.25 patch Clinmara and it has really helped my symptoms a lot. I was worried about the patch not sticking after reading several reviews so after I apply my patch I place waterproof tape to hold it in place and I have never had any problems. I place mine on my upper buttock and switch sides when it's time for a new patch. For those of you that want to buy Climara at a more affordable price go online to GOODRX and get your free card. It's totally free and you can use it instead of your insurance. My Climara with insurance was close to $100. With GOODRX it was $33. I go for a checkup in a few weeks but I feel that my Gyn will increase my dosage to head off a few new symptoms. The peeling off of the patch can be difficult at times but I remain patient and take my time. Good luck ladies!!! Hope everyone finds relief."

• del
• February 13, 2021

"I have used the Climara patch since 2003 with no problem sticking but now since later 2020 I have a terrible problem on wrinkling and coming off. I know why, they have cut down on the thickness of the plastic so therefore are putting less glue or what ever they put to stick on the patch, they're saving money but causing us [problems. Now I have to put a large banded over the patch to make sure it will stay on. I have called the company and reported it to my drug store CVS now have to wait to see what they will do."

• Anony...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 30, 2021

"Had a complete hysterectomy at 40 years old and have been on the patch for 23 years. It has been a lifesaver. Docs have tried to wean me off of it and menopause symptoms came back within 2 days. Sweating, mood swings/irritability, can't sleep, overall misery. Being on the patch, I feel close to normal and have good skin for 63 years old. I went off the patch for a week and had to get back on as quality of life was horrible without it. I felt best on .5 and was on it for 20 yrs but Doc reduced the dosage to .375 and wants me to be off them permanently because they claim it's risky for cardiovascular health (even though it's supposed to be good for bone health)."

• Anonymous
• December 24, 2010

"I have used 0.75 patch for 6 years. To make it stick better, rub your skin with alcohol and let dry. Press on for ~20-30 secs. Really the only thing I find frustrating is the fact that by the 5th day my body is clearly not getting as much medicine, and I start having body symptoms to parallel this. Also have very sore knots in my breasts, especially the first few days. But other than this, it has been a life-saver since I have post surgical menopause."

• Elise
• May 9, 2016

"Climara Pro Estradiol Patch has reduced my hot flashes by 99%. The once a week patch takes a good three to four weeks to work. You will not find relief quickly, but once it kicks in, no hot flashes. This drug is very expensive, over $100 per month, but if you can afford it, I highly recommend it. Wipe your skin with alcohol, let dry, then apply patch--sticks better."

• LAURA
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 31, 2018

"I was prescribed the climara .25 patch for night sweats , achy joints, and not sleeping well, I am 58 years old and just went in to full menopause ( late bloomer)... I have not had any issues with taking the backing off or having it stay on for the week. I went back to the doctors after a month to review how I was feeling, still was having issues with aching joints especially my knees, but have slept better and night sweats pretty gone. She did increase the patch to .50 for me to see if that will help with the joint pain. I cannot take HRT orally as bother my stomach a great deal after about 5 days , so far think the .50mg better suited for my needs. Good product !"

• SRenaeM
• July 26, 2015

"Cannot get it to stay on. Don't know why anyone would recommend it. Went thru 3 patches in 3 days because they do not stick, wouldn't even stay on with waterproof tape over it. Insurance won't pay for another box of 4 which should last a month."

• CMac
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 16, 2020

"Just switched to Climara from Vivelle dot (on Vivelle for years —no problems). Change patch 2x week. Not this patch. First week lasted 4 day. Second week 5 days. But they look awful. They need to make it so we can change 2x weekly. Bad bad quality and I hate the condition it looks after a few days. Insurance companies and Pharmaceutical companies should get this right!"

• Cocoa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 6, 2017

"I love how immediate the relief was upon 1st patch. But I can not for the life of me get the backing off well at all resulting in a stretched patch each time. This, in turn, results in failed adhesion. I've burned thru several patches because I CAN NOT get the back off!! Have been researching and can't get this small (but important) bit of info. Any ideas anyone? I'd give this a 10 if the liner were easier to peel off and patch would stay on. Cocoa"

• Camille
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• September 2, 2018

"I am not sure why Climara 0.1mg patches no longer work to alleviate hot flashes, osteoporosis and atrophic vaginitis. I pay a lot for these patches and have noticed the boxes they come in are no longer sealed by Bayer. Bayer refuses to address this lack of efficacy and lack of integrity. No one should accept boxes of meds that are unsealed. Sorry I can no longer believe Bayer is doing their jobs. They have made millions from older women for years- but clearly don't respect us or they would address our concerns."

• Sweat...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• February 9, 2022

"I chart my medication intake, food intake, and symptoms daily and have done so consistently for years. Also for years, I have been using Climara estradiol patches which have effectively stopped me from having night sweats. On 12/1/21, I picked up a refill of Climara patches from the Samish Way Walgreens in Bellingham, . Since starting this batch, I have been having night sweats EVERY NIGHT consistently. There have been no other changes to my medications or lifestyle. There is a problem with this batch/lot of Climara, Lot #200235."

• Sunny
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 16, 2020

"I had high hopes for Climara but it’s nasty. In a day or two the glue leaches out around the edges and is black and sticky. Ugly!! I have not had issues with it falling off and I’m active and shower daily, but I took it to help with intimacy issues and it’s horrible to look at. Even my husband (who never comments like this) Said it’s unattractive and a turn off. Looks “dirty”. Maybe some kind of nice looking covering could work? I’m any case it’s solving a medical issue and causing an attractiveness one. I imagine no women on the design team...... I’m moving on."

• Despe...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 16, 2018

"My hot flashes were horrible! I would have to change my night clothes during the night. From the first day I used Climara, they were gone, and I slept through the night. So happy!! I am NOT a fan of medication, but this has been a blessing. It does itch under the patch, and I get a rash sometimes. I had a problem getting a couple of them to stick, but Bayer replaced them. I've only been using it for two months, but I am pleased with its results. The backing is difficult to remove too."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 3, 2017

"I've been on the Climara Pro patch for two weeks now and already notice a marked decrease in hot flashes and mood swings. The night sweats and sleeplessness continue but I'm hoping that, too, will soon improve. My only and biggest complaint with this product is the next to impossible to remove plastic backing! It simply refuses to come off easily! Every time I've had to change the patch has been a battle. I end up with a patch that is torn on the edges, has holes in the middle, and I'm supposed to be able to stick it to my skin in that condition. And it's not like I can just toss it out and start over with another patch. Not at those prices!! There has to be a better way."

• Tennis...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 15, 2017

"I have been wearing this patch for one week now. I am on my 4th patch. They keep coming off in the shower. I am very athletic and like to shower 2X a day. This is not a sustainable product because of that alone. I have also felt zero relief with this patch on for a week. I did call the company and they replaced a full box for me"

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2020

"I have just changed to Climara patches for menopause. Week 3 and I find the patch moves and wrinkles, makes a noise when you walk and big bits of sticky stuff leach out and the patch falls off. I never ever had any of these issues with my previous brand, which is no longer available."

• Katbe...
• January 3, 2020

"I love Climara it has saved my mental health by reducing night sweats, hot flashes and anxiety to almost nil. I use the .05 patch and only had to pay copay through my HMO, so worth it. I gave it an 8 because of issues with it staying on. I lived in Calif with hard water and it stayed for about 4 days if I put on right after shower and also use a band aid over if for last 3 days. I moved to Texas and only brought 3 months worth. Here I can't get it to stay past one or 2 days unless I apply large bandaid at beginning and even still only 3 to 4. I think its because the water is soft and just takes sticky right off. Or maybe because of the humidity, but I worked out twice a day in Cali and still didn't have this problem. Don't know what I will do in future as can't afford them without insurance..maybe Mexico. Lol! I will try the surgical tape and see if it can stand up to the soft water."

• DeJo
• August 18, 2017

"I am 60 years old and have been using Climara 50 patches since 2008 (9 years). It has definitely relieved the night sweats and the constant anxiety feeling. I have tried a couple of times to go on a half dose but the symptoms resume, but I will try again. I have never had problems with the patch itself. The edge can be a little sticky when I put it on, but I always wipe a smear of talcum powder around it to prevent it sticking to my clothes. I now have a serious hearing problem (not resolved) so of course I'm concerned that it may be connected with this medication, but six years ago I had a massive amount of antibiotics for a staph infection following surgery, so of course this could be the cause."

• Dano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2018

"I have been using this product for 6 months and it alleviated all my menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, restless leg, leg cramps, crankiness and sleep problems. I felt like my old self again and slept like a baby. I had problems at first with getting the patch on, but finally figured it out. At the beginning, I would put a tegaderm on top of the patch to keep on. Now I don't need that. I do use bar soap and do not moisturize that area. Lately, I am starting to get my leg cramps and restless leg back. Not sure why. Will need to go back to the Dr."

• Fiona
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

"VERY disappointed with Climara! My doctor is well aware of my sweaty workouts, and I asked her if the patch would stay on, and it didn't. It lasts one day for me before peeling off. I have it attached with Bandaids at the moment. This is way too expensive ($210.00 with insurance!) to only last one day before peeling off."