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Duavee and Depression: What Users Say

Depression: mentioned by 3 users (9.1%)

Based on user experiences from 33 Duavee reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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hot flashes 30.3%
weight gain 18.2%
joint pain 12.1%
depression 9.1%
neck pain 9.1%
swelling 9.1%

Reviews for Duavee

Showing 3 reviews tagged with "depression". Clear filters to view all 33 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Sym...
  • April 15, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "65 years old and started in 2006 a Continuous Sequential system with Vivelle and Combipatch until 2015, when my doctor had no choice but to switch me to Duavee. It does not work as well for my vaginal area, so I supplement with a DHEA suppository each week. My libido is less, as is my response. A plus for me taking estrogen is that I cannot take the medicines for my mild osteopenia. I have no postmenopausal symptoms with Duavee, but I have experienced weight creep. I took an SSRI for seven years and the gain is exactly like that; the pounds melted away when I stopped Lexapro. I plan on taking this as long as I can, because life without estrogen is very unpleasant for me: depression, dried up all over, terrible anxiety. Fortunately, there is no cancer on either side of my family (my mother with a uterus intact took estrogen for 45 years), so I am hoping to be allowed to continue on Duavee for the rest of my life."

9 / 10
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  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • December 25, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "My doctor prescribed Duavee for postmenopausal symptoms. I took it for 17 months. Over time, the side effects of this medicine have gotten worse. I’m experiencing hair loss, yeast infections, difficulty sleeping, leg cramps, backache, depression, weight gain, and my libido is practically nonexistent. I stopped taking Duavee 2 weeks ago. I experienced withdrawals for the first week, but I’m beginning to feel much better."

5 / 10
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  • MDB...
  • January 22, 2018

For Hot Flashes "After two doses, the horrible hot flashes I was having have gone. I have only been on the Duavee for 1 month, but I feel it has changed my life for the better. I am no longer depressed and hate to go places, afraid I will have a hot flash and melt down, hair and all. To me, it's been wonderful so far."

9 / 10
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