Estradiol Patch User Reviews & Ratings (Page 4)

• Sony
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• June 12, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been using the Mylan Estradiol patch for over a year now. I don't quite understand the thing with the adhesive and it coming off. I've never had that problem. I started putting it on after my showers on my abdomen below my belly button but found that it works best for me to put it on my upper butt area. One thing I can say is it has never come off. It has worked well for my night sweats which were unbearable."

• Laura
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 11, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been using Estradiol patch generic for many years by Mylan and it has worked fine. My pharmacist recently changed to Grove Pharmaceuticals and it is awful. They don't work and they don't stick well. Hot flashes are every 10 minutes and disrupted sleep. I called the pharmacist and requested a special order to go back to the Mylan brand."

• These...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• December 29, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The twice weekly small patches work great for me. The once-weekly suck! They are huge & come off. If you bathe, forget it! It comes off; insert even says that it may come off during bathing. Don’t bother getting once weekly, I've gone thru a month's supply in 10 days."

• JAano
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• November 26, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "A BIG zero! I've tried generic Mylan estradiol patches, the Minivelle patches and both I had to increase and increase because the doses never got my levels up, even at the highest dose. Finally went to new doc and am on implanted SottoPelle pellets and its been wonderful all my symptoms are gone and I only have to get new pellets once every 4-6 months. The patches are a waste of time, if you go out in the sun or in a hot tub the patches release a huge dose of the estradiol due to heat then you are stuck with low hormones again before its time to change the patch. It's a constant see-saw effect on your body which can make you feel horrible. Patches are an ineffective way to keep estrogen at a steady level."

• katie
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• October 6, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Vivelle Dot worked for me for hot flashes, headaches, and general crankiness, but the cost! $144 a month is considerable, and annoying, given what it's made of. BTW, these GoodRX ads do not reflect reality, in that I have taken them to all the pharmacies listed by them, and not once were they worth more then $3.00, and most of the time, nothing at all. I did try Minneville, and Estrodal patches, and neither one did a thing for my symptoms, and every time the pharmacist would tell it "it's the same thing" Quite obviously, the generic is not the same thing."

• Epatch
• June 9, 2009

For Oophorectomy "I have been on the patch for a month now and it works. No more hot flashes, night sweats, mood swings. It stays on all week and the only side effect I have experienced is mild headaches. The convenience of weekly application is great."

• TXano
• February 1, 2019

"For years I used Minniville, great product no problems. Never had one fall off, ever. Price is outrageous now. Started Mylan Estradiol patchand I don't know if they work, they have never stayed on longer than a day. Been on them 4 weeks. I'm going to Dr to get another prescription of anything else but this rip off."

• Jaylin
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 8, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The Alvogen generic and Climara are the only ones that are good.. Others give the product a bad name If you don't want to get osteoporosis in your 60's and wish to support your skin/ fat distribution, general health. You likely should take a low dose of estadiol as your periods become further apart, or cease.."

• Diane
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 16, 2020

For Oophorectomy "I was started on an estradiol patch after my hysterectomy. It was working well, and most of my symptoms had disappeared. My insurance made me switch pharmacies, and I was then given the Mylan estradiol patch. I had nothing but problems with it. It would not stick, and my symptoms starting returning. I then started having a reaction to the patch. I would get large red welts (hives) where the patch was placed, and they would itch terribly. This is an allergic reaction, not a "common side effect" like they list it as. I ended up switching to pills that don't seem to work as well as the original patch that I was started on."

• Beth
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 27, 2019

For Oophorectomy "I did great on the previous estradiol patch! This one almost cost me my job! Angry, crying fits, hot flashes, not to mention the stiffness and itching from the patch! I'm so glad to see others have had the same issues! I want my old patches back!!!"

• Linda
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 24, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used a patch for over 30 years with no issues. Recently when I had my prescription refilled I was given the Mylan patch. Absolutely the worst results imaginable. Patch will not stay on. I am not getting the medicine that I need. Suffering from hot flashes, headaches, irritability, etc. Cannot get another prescription filled because I can't afford to pay out of pocket and insurance won't pay for another three months. How this is on the market is a puzzle to me. So very frustrated. Wish I could give it a zero."

• Connie
• January 15, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "These are horrible and at the drug store I heard another women complain. I tried them years ago and they were bigger and worse. They cost a fortune and they fall off with a couple days. They are big and thick and the whole time they are on they itch. For a months worth you are lucky if you get a weeks worth of med. There is a big difference between this and the original brand (which is good). They should be illegal."

• CPano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 21, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Grove Pharmaceuticals Estradiol patch comes off in the bath. My symptoms seems to have gotten worse with Grove's patch. Not sure how much of the medicine I really get it it doesn't stick well and falls off. A poor performing, expensive product."

• Marg
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• March 26, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The Alvogen Estradiol patches are garbage. They never stay stuck to your skin . For the fourth time, I just applied a patch last night, and today it came off. It did not even make it through 24 hours. If they do happen to stay on for the full week, they get filthy and are itchy. The Minivelle patch was great. Small, twice a week, stayed clean, and stayed on. My insurance stopped covering Minivelle. A weekly patch is no good for anybody if it doesn't stay on for the full week. I only get four in a box - for the month! Now I have to wait until next week to apply another patch."

• TLR
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 24, 2019

For Hypoestrogenism "This patch is awful. It’s huge, thick and doesn’t stick. I only had it on one day, no swimming or showering and it came off. It itches as well. I am having to keep it on me with package tape. I am going to look for something else."

• MoMom
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 6, 2019

For Oophorectomy "I was on the Alvagen patch. Worked like a charm. This past week, my plan/pharmacist switched me to the mongo, tangerine-sized Mylan Estradiol patch. Mylan? All other dysfunctional aspects aside...who would want to wear that thick, monster patch on their skin all day? As it turns out, I'm also really allergic to whatever material gives the Mylan patch such bulk & heft. My skin flared within a day -- and the red, itchy rash lasted a full week, even after I pulled that sucker off. And I reckon that this didn't do much to deliver my estrogen fix, either... Earlier reviewers pointed out that clearly a dude must have devised the Mylan patch, and I can't disagree. A flaming misogynist, I suspect. :) Avoid."

• Grate...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• August 22, 2023

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Had mild menopausal symptoms and confirmed menopause. Since I was under 40, the doctors insisted on HRT and this patch. I was reluctant due to the risks, but I followed doctors' orders. This patch opened a new door in life for me. My sex drive is back and stronger than ever. A gentle gust of wind induced arousal, and I have never felt more pleasure. This is all because of the increased estrogen. All other symptoms stopped. I am not sure if insomnia stopped because I now wake up every 3 hours to touch myself or hope my husband is awake or able to 'sleepwalk' to relieve me. Wow. Hope this stays like this forever. Highly recommend."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 4, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Mylan patch is horrible. Doesn’t stay on. Secured it with tegaderm and ended up with major skin irritation. Switched to Sandoz. No skin irritation and it also falls off, not as fast as Mylan though. Pharmacist thankfully overrides refill date as I run out way sooner because they fall off. He recently called my provider and got them to switch to the twice weekly Sandoz patches so at least now I can usually make it 2-3 days without it falling off except when I go in my hot tub (often) or run/workout and sweat heavily. Ugh! Thinking I may need to try a different route before summer and also need the dose increased because my symptoms are slowly returning. I really had to fight to get this medication despite having Horrible debilitating symptoms for almost three years! Has made a HUGE improvement in my quality of life!"

• TeeEm
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 30, 2015

For Oophorectomy "Been on Mylan Estradiol transdermal 0.1mg for 4 months. Apparently it's the generic version of Vivelle Dot. Well, it's been great in handling the symptoms of surgical menopause. No headaches or migraines, no more brain fog, lots of energy. However, I have gained weight, have trouble sleeping (never had that issue in my life!), and feel like scratching my skin off everywhere I affix the patch. No matter how dry my skin is, this large, thick, ugly patch has trouble sticking and moisture always gets under it. I end up with an angry itchy red ring that lasts for a week after its gone. So I'm switching to name brand Vivelle Dot. I hope to get the same benefits with a smaller, less ugly patch, and hope it resolves the irritation!"

• Trave...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 23, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The Mylan patch is awful. It makes my skin red and terribly itchy after one of two days. It does not stay on properly either. When I pull it off my skin is very red and irritated where the patch was applied. A junk poorly made product. I have told my doctor and we will switch. Do not get the Mylan patch. You will regret it."

• Anonymous
• August 18, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I would NOT recommend this patch to anyone. The company has printed in black ink the product name on the patch itself, which is beyond dumb!! The glue leaves huge circle on your underwear that will not come off. The glue leaves circles on your skin when the patch is removed, which is almost impossible to come off. I used Vivelle before and had none of these problems, plus the patch was half the size as this product. Insurance said this product was a generic and would no longer pay for the Vivelle."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• October 22, 2021

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "For about 1 year now, been taking natural menopause supplements. Unfortunately my hot flashes, fatigue was still there. Went to a gynecologist and had bloodwork done and explained to me that I am in post menopause, put me on the estradiol patch and after 2 days!! POOF NO MORE HOT FLASHES, FATIGUE OR HEADACHES"

• CAS
• October 8, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Was very happy with this patch until my last RX which is totally different then what I was previously using. The new patch is much larger and does not stick at all. Not happy. Will be seeing my GYN soon and will ask to change. Sometimes new is not better."

• Anonymous
• October 8, 2009

For Primary Ovarian Failure "It's rather early for me to be rating this product considering it has been just under 2 weeks since I started it. However, I am very pleased with it so far. I was on Vivelle Dot for about 4 months and after the first month, all my symptoms came back. I have just started this patch and so far it is wonderful! I feel a million times better, my hair is better, no more hot flashes and I'm starting to sleep again! The only complaint I have is that the patch is HUGE and it's thick and beige rather than small and clear like Vivelle. But at this point, I could care less what it looks like as long as it works! "

• Unhappy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 5, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I had a total abdominal hysterectomy/bilateral oopherectomy in 2/19. I had elevated blood pressure and severe hot flashes, hair lose and irritability after surgery. My gym put me on Climara 0.5 mg patch and it worked to keep symptoms under control. In March 2020 my insurance switched to Sandoz. They are horrible! I’ve gained 15 lbs since switching in less than a month. My belly is bloated and I have pitting edema in my legs and feet. The patches do not stay on! I’m a nurse and I’ve used all of my tricks to keep them in place. I tried putting Tegaderm over it, only to have the patch scrunch up under the Tegaderm. My blood pressure is elevated and the hot flashes are back. I would not recommend Sandoz."