Climara User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Fio...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 30, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Very disappointed with Climara! My doctor is well aware of my sweaty workouts, and I asked her if the patch would stay on, and it didn't. It lasts one day for me before peeling off. I have it attached with Band-Aids at the moment. This is way too expensive ($210.00 with insurance!) to only last one day before peeling off."

• Kat...
• January 3, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I love Climara, it has saved my mental health by reducing night sweats, hot flashes, and anxiety to almost nil. I use the .05 patch and only had to pay a copay through my HMO, so worth it. I gave it an 8 because of issues with it staying on. I lived in California with hard water, and it stayed for about 4 days if I put it on right after a shower and also used a bandaid over it for the last 3 days. I moved to Texas and only brought 3 months' worth. Here, I can't get it to stay past one or 2 days unless I apply a large bandaid at the beginning, and even still, only 3 to 4. I think it's because the water is soft and just takes the sticky right off. Or maybe because of the humidity, but I worked out twice a day in California and still didn't have this problem. Don't know what I will do in the future as I can't afford them without insurance... maybe Mexico. Lol! I will try the surgical tape and see if it can stand up to the soft water."

• Not...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 11, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have just changed to Climara patches for menopause. Week 3, and I find the patch moves and wrinkles, makes a noise when you walk, and big bits of sticky stuff leach out, and the patch falls off. I never had any of these issues with my previous brand, which is no longer available."

• Pod...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 6, 2018

For Primary Ovarian Failure "I just started using the patch a couple of months ago. It took me about half an hour to get the patch removed from the backing and ended up tearing it in half—very frustrating. I tried putting the patch in the fridge the night before application, and it peeled away from the backing easily! I love the way the product works, and now I don’t need to worry about struggling with the packaging."

• Dan...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 31, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been using this product for 6 months, and it alleviated all my menopausal symptoms like hot flashes, restless leg, leg cramps, crankiness, and sleep problems. I felt like my old self again and slept like a baby. I had problems at first with getting the patch on, but I finally figured it out. At the beginning, I would put a tegaderm on top of the patch to keep it on. Now I don't need that. I do use bar soap and do not moisturize that area. Lately, I am starting to get my leg cramps and restless leg back. Not sure why. Will need to go back to the doctor."

• Mar...
• November 7, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Love the way this patch works! It completely halted my hot flashes. I'd give it a 10, but more often than not, I have a devil of a time getting the backing off. It is very aggravating. At first, I thought I might have gotten a bad batch, but they're all like that. Once I get it on, it stays on without any problems. Please fix the backing!"

• ICP...
• August 14, 2017

For Osteoporosis "I have been using these patches for over 2 years with good success. My only problem is getting the backing off the patches. The plastic will not release easily, resulting in torn and stretched patches. I cannot get a spare as this is a prescription. I get only 4 a month, so I cannot keep dealing with this problem. I had no problem with this using the combo patch. It was just more expensive."

• DeJ...
• August 18, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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!!"

• Grn...
• December 3, 2019

For Atrophic Vaginitis "People seem to have an issue with keeping the patch in place. The only thing that seems to work is Tegaderm hospital tape, cut a piece and place it over the patch. I do not know why Big Pharma, which charges a fortune for this RX, does not include a cut-to-size Tegaderm tape piece with every patch. Surely they can afford it, and they must know getting the patch to stick is an issue for their users. Side note: the glue on the patch causes my skin to be red, burn, and itch during the first day of a new patch, this diminishes as the week progresses. It works well for symptoms of low energy and achy joints, muscles, hot flashes. Not so well with the vaginal atrophy and vaginal dryness part, which is too bad. I've been on it for close to a year, and those symptoms seem to be getting worse, even with regular sexual activity. I will be trying the ring."

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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• Anonymous
• June 24, 2010

For Oophorectomy "I started using this patch after surgery and have used it for 18 months. I just recently started noticing an increase in hot flashes, vaginal dryness, and not being able to sleep. My doctor switched me to Premarin and a capsule for the dryness. I'm 48."

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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• Pin...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• June 6, 2020

For Osteoporosis "It is great! However, we have to use medical tape over the top of it that we get on Amazon. I had medical tape from an orthopedic surgery to begin with. I am unable to apply the patch. My hubby has to do it for me. My bones were so bad it was like a 90-year-old. Two years on the patch and I have improved 7 points! (That is what the doctor said, not sure what it means, but he said that is rare!) However, after just a few days, the patch is worn off and ineffective! But what are the other options? Not good! Generic doesn't work, and other options filter through your liver! It is too expensive to not last more than a few days!"

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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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."

• Kim...
• September 13, 2021

For Oophorectomy "I have been on Climara since my hysterectomy 25 years ago. I always place it on my buttocks, changing sides each week, placing it as far away from my breasts as possible. I can only speak from my experience that it has worked brilliantly for me. I’m now weaning off it at 64, I don’t think I need it anymore. Taking 5 mg weekly, it never falls off and only costs $15 Australian dollars a month, less if I was on pension. My concern now is blood pressure. I also have had a subarachnoid brain hemorrhage, which has been clipped. I would love to know if anyone has any advice on whether this therapy might have contributed and should I stop taking."

• 2yo...
• April 29, 2016

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "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

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