Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone and Mood Swings: What Users Say

• JCa...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• April 18, 2018

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Menopausal Disorders "I had a total hysterectomy at the age of 48. I have been on this drug for 19 years and it is a miracle drug with no ill side effects for me. I tried to wean off when I was 62 only to be miserable. Hot flashes, night sweats, no sleep, no energy, headaches, mood swings, and no libido. I have been told that Medicare has excluded this drug and removed from being paid for by insurance due to scientific evidence that it is not effective, ( which is so far from the truth), and not being FDA approved. I feel this is discriminatory and harassment against women who need this hormone replacement."

• OHS...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• February 12, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been on this for 9 years. Started the full-strength version the day of my total hysterectomy. At one point, my pharmacy changed manufacturers from Amneal to someone else. This caused me to experience night sweats, hot flashes, and major mood swings, even though it was supposed to be the same drug. I changed pharmacies just for the manufacturer Amneal's product. There was another time I stopped taking this drug because my new doctor did not think I needed the testosterone any longer. This proved to be a bad idea, I was horrible to be around. As soon as I restarted the Estratest, I leveled back out. I admit, this product is rather expensive, especially since my insurance will not pay for it, but I will pay every penny because of how wonderfully well this drug works for me. My insurance company does not cover this drug because they say that Amneal has never submitted paperwork for FDA approval, and if there is no FDA approval, the insurance company does not have to cover it."

• pea...
• July 13, 2016

For Menopausal Disorders "I have been taking Estratest H.S. 0.625/1.25 mg for 18 years now, and all of my hot flashes, night sweats, and mood swings have all gone away. But since I smoke, my doctors here in Missouri will not give them to me until I have stopped smoking for at least 3 months. That is easier said than done. Without my pills, I get migraine headaches, crazy mood swings, and I can't stand to be around myself."

• cos...
• October 24, 2015

Esterified estrogens / methyltestosterone for Hot Flashes "I have been using Estratest for over 25 years. I do not have any complaints except the cost. If I don't take it, I get migraines and mood changes, something awful. My insurance company will not cover any part of the cost. But they will cover Estrace or any other less costly type. Do you have any advice?"