Climara for Postmenopausal Symptoms User Reviews (Page 2)

• DeJ...
• 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 from 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."

• kat...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 19, 2018

"I have used the ClimaraPro patch for years. It has always been a challenge to remove the patch from the clear plastic. Recently, the backing and adhesive have changed, and it is now almost impossible to get the patches off the backing without damaging them. I urge Bayer to improve this. There is really no competition to this patch, so we are a captive market - a very frustrating and expensive product. I love the transdermal system, but this new adhesive is impossible."

• Gae...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 29, 2018

"I am not saying this patch doesn't work when it stays on. For an expensive drug like this (unbelievable... I moved here from Ontario, Canada, where it is not on the over 65 age 'free drug' programs, so I paid $90.00 Canadian for 12 patches.) I just paid $50.00 U.S. for the deductible for 4 patches. The pharmacist told me the cost was $285.00. Really... what is the matter with this industry here? Then my big issue is no matter if the patch came from Canada or the U.S., it does not stay on. I put rubbing alcohol and let it dry where I am putting the patch, and it still comes off. This last time after 2 days. Really, Bayer!!! Have you tested this adhesive on your researchers!!"

• CJa...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 11, 2019

"3 times in the pool this summer and that 3 Climara patches that I've lost. I've tried many, many patches, so don't give me the runaround about how to apply. This is the worst by far for staying on, and they are so expensive that if I could get my money back, I would. This prescription will never be refilled for me. Only positive note I have is that it works. But I am not giving up my pool time for that. Keep trying other patches, ladies."

• Mar...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 11, 2019

"I’ve only started using Climara since mid-April. It’s hard to remove the patch from the backing. Also, I itch beneath and around the area. With the heat and sweat, it comes off. Copay is high. So replacing a patch is pricey."

• Fli...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• October 26, 2016

"Started taking patch 6 days ago. I'm on the lowest dose, so maybe it will take a little longer to take effect. Haven't felt any difference yet. I hope it helps because my feelings are so out of control. Please help, Patch."

• Est...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• November 4, 2022

"I am suffering past 6 years because of peri-menopause, menopause, and now post-menopause symptoms. I have so many hot flashes (I feel too hot and too dry), palpitations, fatigue, etc. Initially, my gynecologist prescribed a generic patch—estradiol transdermal system, USP, twice a week one—0.025 mg, then to 0.05 mg. It was also not working well because its effects wore off within 2 days and I felt different. Then my doctor changed to a once-a-week patch in the same generic version. I felt a little better, but got lots of bleeding on and off, and she increased the dosage to 0.75 mg/day. My other symptoms were 75% better, but bleeding was present. I tried Divigel 0.75 mg/day, that didn’t work. The doctor did an ultrasound and told me my uterus lining is thinner, that may be the reason for the bleeding. I lived with that for 2-3 years. Then the doctor wanted me to try again the 0.05 mg/day patch. This time, other symptoms were 75% better, but bleeding continued. Then I got Climara transdermal system 0.05 mg/day, now no bleeding, 90% of all symptoms gone."

• Emm...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• July 27, 2021

"The patch would not stay on the skin no more than 5 days. I used contraceptive patches for more than 10 years before menopause. I did not have any issues. The patch is very thin and small. It falls off so easily. I am so disappointed."

• Che...
• August 2, 2018

"I tried it for 4 days and couldn't take it, I only used 1/2 (I cut it) because I have had issues with the pill in the past causing weight gain and depression and wanted to start out slow and experiment. Also, my sister's doctor told her to start out with just 1/2, and that worked for her. I thought it might be different now since I am postmenopausal, but it really wasn't that much different from when I used to try birth control pills. My anxiety itself may have lessened, but it basically traded itself for depression, and it did not help my hot flashes at all. Maca and Dong Quai actually work better for me. I had more hot flashes on Climara than off. I slept well the first couple of nights, but last night I woke up at 4 a.m. and couldn't get back to sleep. I removed nearly all of the patch today (I left 1/4 to see if that will do anything, and also I don't think it's good to go on and off abruptly) and am going back to Maca and Dong Quai. Too bad it didn't work for me."

• Sun...
• 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? In 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."

• she...
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• April 9, 2018

"The patch works great and doesn't come off, if you can ever get the backing to come off to actually put it on. The patch stretches, and it is horrible to get off. It takes about an hour after bending it to remove a portion and then pulling it apart, trying not to wreck it. Very frustrating. I have to use the patch because my insurance will no longer allow me to take the oral meds that worked great and had the same dosage. Ugh."

• Rin...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 19, 2022

"I've had to be on birth control due to amenorrhea accompanied by months of migraines. NuvaRing has worked so well for the last twenty years, and migraines have been cut substantially. Now I'm 52, and the doctors want me off the ring by 55. They don't know if I've gone through menopause yet, as the ring masks all the usual menopause symptoms. For the past 1.5 weeks, I've switched to Climara patches with Prometrium pills. I have been overwhelmed by constant migraine and am remembering that this is how I felt every day until I got on the NuvaRing. My doctor asked if I could stick it out on the Climara a little longer and maybe the symptoms would subside. The intense irritability from walking around with a constant migraine is driving me to distraction. I feel like I am going to lash out at any random person. And now I'm hit with waves of nausea. That could be from the migraine, or it could be from the Climara. I am going to switch back to the NuvaRing pronto."

• 2yo...
• April 29, 2016

"I've only been using the .025 patch since yesterday. I have not noticed any decrease in hot flashes yet. However, I am looking forward to giving the patch a try. But, I noticed this morning that I have an allergic reaction to the adhesive. I don't want to remove it, but I don't want to continue to irritate my skin."

• ber...
• May 14, 2008

"My severe menopausal symptoms stopped in 24 hours after application of this patch."

• Kar...
• June 30, 2018

"I'm trying to use the patch now - the patch is so frustrating. I don't know what's worse: the hot flashes or getting this damn thing off the sticker."

• Cha...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• March 28, 2020

"Best thing I've ever done. I cut mine in half and put a waterproof band-aid on. I'm 64 and have been on the patch for 7 years plus. Must be on progesterone also. A must."

• Jol...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• June 15, 2018

"The patches came off after 1 day! They stick strongly initially, but after 1 sweaty workout, it came off! I paid $198 for 4 patches, I can't afford 1 a day!"

• Hot...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• December 6, 2020

"I have had no problems with my patch staying on, yes, it does look a bit horrible around the edges, but for me, it’s worth it to not have hot flushes and an irritable attitude anymore!"

• Chr...
• July 16, 2019

"I had issues with sticking, but found if I used an alcohol wipe prior to applying, it stayed in place for the week. Using body washes caused the adhesive issues."

• Nic...
• April 3, 2017

"Day 1, and this patch has folded over itself and isn't sticking. What a great start!"

• Man...
• October 5, 2020

"I recommend transparent film dressing over the top to keep Climara in place, the kind they put over IVs to keep them in place."

• Mar...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 12, 2017

"I have been using this patch for one week, and it keeps falling off. One shower and it is off. I didn't have any relief from this. Around the edges, it collects dirt and then doesn't stick."

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 17, 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 product!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• April 5, 2018

"My severe menopausal symptoms stopped in 24 hours after application of this patch."