CombiPatch User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Saltena
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 11, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Works great for me. No more hot flashes! Vaginal prolapse is less bothersome! Some minor spotting weeks 3-5 but not enough to use a liner or pad. The adhesive sticks fine and does not cause me skin irritation. I am 3 yrs post menopausal and wish I had started combipatch sooner!"

• Nicole
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 12, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been going through full-blown menopause for 8 years, plus I was in peri menopause for 3 years prior to that. I have not taken hormone replacement therapy up to this point. However, after my skin, hair and nails getting even dryer, no sex drive and have not been able to have intercourse with my husband for about 3 years, because the pain was too unbearable, I decided to try HRT. My doctor put me on the combipatch. At first, I did not have any side effects, but I have had constant bleeding for the last 2 weeks with mild cramping and bloating. I found myself barely being able to hold my eyes open around 4 pm every day and was having to sleep. This was my first month being on it and I have one patch left. At the end of the 7th patch, I took it off and did not put my last patch on. It has been 3 days now with no patch and I am still bleeding, cramping, and bloating. This has been horrible. I will deal with the hot flashes. I have dealt with them for 11 years...better than HRT."

• Debora...
• July 8, 2013

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "My menopausal symptoms do not include hot flashes, only some night sweets. But my taking this medicine is to sleep better. I was not sleeping, only 2 hours than 3 hours. I did not want to take sleeping pills forever. Also, I am gaining weight. These are the Pros and Cons of the patch for me."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• May 5, 2015

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "My symptoms were slight including flashes at night and some insomnia. Vaginal dryness was another concern. The patch has really helped. It's been almost a year since I started the patch. Early on I had some spotting, but that has stopped. I am having some puffiness in the application area."

• Tywanna
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 16, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I truly believe the combi patch caused my breast cancer. I started on the patch in 2018 and was diagnosed in 2021. Just make sure your Obgyn knows how to check your hormone levels!! It’s Not worth the risk!!!"

• KMano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 27, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I was on CombiPatch for many years but had to go off of it about a year ago after retiring. Unfortunately, Medicare does not cover CombiPatch. Although I am not sure that it is totally due to going off Combipatch patch, I have experienced many changes over the last several months. Those include return of hot flashes, difficulty sleeping, extreme memory loss and brain fog, irritability sense of sadness, possibly depression, achy joints, and just no joy in my life. I spoke to my GYN about it at my annual yesterday. The out-of-pocket cost of CombiPatch for me would be almost $230 a month and I cannot afford that. Due to this, we are going to try a generic estrogen patch and an oral progesterone tablet. I’ll see how that goes and if this does not relieve some of my symptoms, I would appreciate someone who is knowledgeable about how I could possibly get CombiPatch from Canada. I have no idea how this works and I want to appreciate the information if someone can please help me. Thank you."

• Jai
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• October 6, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "To anonymous, Combipatch is expensive when paying out-of-pocket. Check with your insurance. As for effectiveness, it really works for hot flashes and night sweat. I’ve been using it for the last three years."

• Lynn
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 22, 2018

For Atrophic Vaginitis "I have been on the patch for 4 months after trying to use estrogen cream, which did not work and made the burning and pain worse. I did not want to try anything else in my vaginal area, so I suggested the patch to my doctor. I like that it is transdermal and does not go directly through my liver. I am on the higher progestin dose, but am now experiencing spotting, I had a uterine biopsy that was negative, but still am spotting. My OBGYN is considering changing my HRT, but I have had success with this patch. Burning and pain that I experienced every day was gone in just 1 week. I used a vaginal moisturizer for a week or so to help speed up the process. I no longer use a vaginal moisturizer. The hot flashes I had are gone, and I can sleep all night without waking up, no more night sweats. It's convenient, but the patch leaves a sticky residue you have to scrub off, but well worth the benefits. My insurance did cover this at a 75.00 co-pay, but the coupon online brought it down to 25.00."

• yogaf...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 16, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am very disappointed with this product. After using 5 patches I developed a cyst on my right ovary and had to spend out of pocket for the ultrasound and vaginal camera test as my insurance would not pay. I started to haemorrhage very badly for about 4 hours and had severe cramping for weeks on end. I could not work in my office. Upon going to see an OBGYN, he said most likely this product caused this cyst as I was not using any other product at the time. I would highly recommend you NOT use this product. I wrote them a letter and asked for my out of pocket expenses including the repayment of the product, and I got NO RESPONSE. This is very unprofessional of them and just not ethically right. When this kind of negative side effect comes up, the pharmaceutical company needs to step up to the plate and be held responsible and do the right thing by responding to my request. DO NOT USE THIS PRODUCT AT ALL!!!!!!!!!!!"

• Eliza...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 6, 2023

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I'm 51 years old, in perimenopause, and having terrible night sweats, heart palpitations, vaginal dryness, and anxiety. Was using vaginal estrogen cream with micronized progesterone for certain days each month. That helped with vaginal dryness, but not insomnia caused by night sweats. I just started the 0.5/0.14 patch. It instantly gave me the worst acid reflux, and I take a PPI daily. I mean the worst. I have a hiatal hernia, so GERD is a huge problem. Estrogen just may be off-limits for me since it relaxes the esophagus. I'm going to try to stick it out for a month to see if it gets better. The patch came off the first day, so I bought waterproof Nexcare medical tape to put over it. I hope this patch works for me. The palpitations are scary, and my anger/anxiety is even scarier for people who have to deal with me!!"

• KarenS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I used CombiPatch for 5 months. After only two weeks of use, I experienced almost complete relief from my severe frequent hot flashes and insomnia. I did not have any problems with adhesion. Unfortunately I developed sensitivity to the adhesive and had to discontinue use."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 7, 2024

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "This patch has been a game changer! For 20 plus years, I've had awful night sweats to where my sheets were drenched wet. Every doctor told me I just had to deal with it. I was always hot, sweaty, and so much more. Until the doctor I have now prescribed the CombiPatch! All of the awful symptoms were gone. But now, my insurance is giving me a hassle and I can't afford it anymore. It's been 2 months and now the awful symptoms are returning. My last hope is to ask the pharmacy if they accept the coupon. I sure hope they do. If you can afford this medicine, you will be so amazed!"

• Kimmer
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 9, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I was getting about 6 hot flashes per day and night sweats about 3 times per night to the point I was averaging 5 hours of sleep. CombiPatch fixed that but at a price. I have an itchy rash at the placement slight and gained 6 lbs within the first month on it. Not to mention it's $220/mo out of pocket after insurance (and I have good health insurance) and there's no generic. I tried 2 weeks of cutting the patch in half which didn't change the effectiveness but the rash and weight persist. I wanted desperately to like it but I'm hoping to switch to something else."

• CTrem...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 6, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "This is in response to Loops. Yes I having something very similar. I went on this patch early October of this year to treat severe hot flashes as I am 51 years old. Last period as in August of 2017. November 4 of this year, 2021, I woke up in the middle of the night to blood. As in a full- blown menstrual cycle. A few days prior I had some light pink spotting but that was it. I will be seeing my doctor on the 16th to run some tests. She will check for various things; I'm very worried that this may be cancer. I keep hearing that when you bleed after menopause that's not a good sign. I've also read that this patch can cause bleeding, or it could be something like a reactivated fibroid. I've always had very heavy periods and don't miss those. Though the Combipatch has helped me out for the most part, I'm not sure if it's worth having a return of monthly cycles. At my age I really don't want to be dealing with periods anymore. Haven't been on this for even a month."

• Suano
• Taken for 10 years or more
• October 4, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used this drug for 13 years. The generic version made by Noven now uses a COMPLETELY INEFFECTIVE adhesive, making the use of their patch impossible as it does not adhere. There is no difference in my skin, I do not use lotions near the application. This is another example of shoddy technology. I will take my business elsewhere."

• Kris
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 9, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I’m 48, have been using combipatch for almost a year now. Last period was July 2018. I had been suffering with progressively worse night sweats and daytime hot flashes to the point where it was affecting my quality of life. It was a few weeks before I noticed fewer hot flashes and after a month or so I no longer had any. I did have spotting and about 4-5 periods within the first six months of using it (brownish red in color, not red like pre-menopause). I went in for regular check ups with my dr. while this was happening and had a transvaginal ultrasound as a precaution and everything checked out. I did gain some belly weight and have some hair thinning but this could have been normal menopause that caused it vs. the patch. I’ve always been healthy, eat well and exercise regularly. I would highly recommend. It did not do much for the painful menopause sex but together with vagifem inserts it’s been a life saver. Coupon online that makes it $25/month with my insurance."

• Becca
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 14, 2024

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I came here to read the reviews on the Novem CombiPatch, and decided to share my experience with it. I'm 48 years old, and I'm already postmenopausal due to having cancer when I was in my 20s, and the chemo caused me to enter into early menopause. The patch works better for me than the pills, but my hot flashes and symptoms are worse since I've been on it. It's only been 6 days, but I read that drinking/ingesting too much caffeine can exacerbate the symptoms of menopause, and I definitely take too much caffeine! I hope the patch helps every person here feel better and have a better quality of life."

• Flash
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 17, 2024

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been in menopause for 10 years. I was very fatigued and was having hot flashes and overall anxiety. I use Neutrogena makeup remover to get the sticky residue off. The only issue I have noticed is hair thinning and hair coming out more frequently than before. I might do as some on here have suggested and cut the patches smaller and wean myself off this. I have not noticed weight gain yet."

• Lana
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 21, 2024

"I started CombiPatch about 4 months ago. There was an adjustment period where I was very bloated and constipated. After that passed, I felt my mood stabilize and I’m sleeping like a baby. I also have less joint pain. One concern I have - and my doctor is confused as well (and yet not concerned) - is that I haven’t had a period since I started. This is very unusual for me. My periods had started coming slightly earlier over the past year, but I was never late, nor had I ever missed one aside from pregnancy. Has anyone else had this happen and should I be concerned?"

• Kcano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 10, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The patch took away the hot flashes and I feel overall better, but OMG HAIR LOSS!!!!!!!"

• Lee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 5, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "It works great and Canadian Pharms sell it for 1/3 the price of US. The exact same brand."

• cooled
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 31, 2013

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I been on this patch like 2 weeks and so far it has eliminated my hot flashes. Works very fast and I have felt no side effects."

• Mel
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 11, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Bad swelling of hands, ankles & feet; lethargy; thinning of scalp, redness in patch site; more hot flashes than before; achy joints; fever."

• Anonymous
• January 28, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Took away hot flashes! If you can afford it, get it. It's expensive but I don't have the conscience to use Prempro since pregnant horses are abused to obtain the ingredients."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 9, 2013

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Combipatch took away flashes within 2 weeks, nausea and headaches. I don't like to take any medicines at all, but the symptoms of menopause were affecting my life. I am on the lightest dose."