Estradiol Patch User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

• True...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 14, 2018

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "This is specifically about the MYLAN generic substitute for the Climara estradiol patch. Let me add mine to the chorus of frustrated voices: this product should be withdrawn by the FDA & insurance should not cover it. It's ineffective due to its defective delivery system. The patch is large, thick and stiff, and the adhesive is poor. I am a daily swimmer. It falls off after 2-3 days and cannot be reattached. The package insert says "may fall off after swimming, saunas, AND SHOWERING!!!" Well thanks a lot! That knowledge cost me $150. The Climara patch, on the other hand, has been extremely effective. Been on it for years. Addressed my volatility and depression and my bone density has not declined in a decade. It's clear, thin, small, flexible, and adheres all week."

• Zetta
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• November 24, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The Estradiol medication itself is fine; the patch is not. They regularly become unstuck in the first day or two, especially if I am swimming regularly. Then if they do stay on, I get a rash with every 3rd or 4th one that makes my skin look burned."

• ECSS
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• April 26, 2017

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I am 56 years old had no energy, gained a lot of weight, woke up sweating at night. Felt terrible. It took me 5 doctors but the last one said it was obviously estrogen deficiency. I have been taking the Mylan 0.05 mg transdermal patch and I feel reborn. I have energy. I'm not hot. I feel great. Only problem is the patches don't stay on. It may force me to change brands or something. They did stay on the first month when the temperatures were cooler but now that it is warmer and I am sweating they are falling off. Plus I exercise a lot which I am sure is contributing to this."

• HateM...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• July 13, 2019

For Oophorectomy "I’d been using estradiol patch (generic for Climara) I think, after reading these comments) for years but my pharmacy said they stopped carrying it. They didn’t tell me it was discontinued! WHY? It was small, transparent, practically invisible. The Mylan patches I get are white, huge, thick, itchy and unacceptable! Does any generic drug company make a small transparent patch? I‘ve asked pharmacists and they don’t seem to know."

• Flygirl
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 16, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I loved my Alvagen estradiol patch. It helped with intense hot flashes and that's why I started HRT mostly. Earlier this year I was informed Alvagen was discontinued. I was prescribed Mylan brand of estradiol patch. Aside from the ugly foam bandaid look this product does not work! I just tossed and turned and woke up drenched in sweat. I am removing the patch and I'm going cold turkey without until I can find a decent replacement. This patch is like having no estrogen patch on at all!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• February 5, 2019

For Oophorectomy "I cannot believe how terrible this patch is. I was on the 0.05mg Estradiol Transdermal System by Noven which was incredibly helpful after the removal of my ovaries at age 31. It eased some of the depression, anxiety, and complete lack of energy. My insurance changed and instead of being filled at CVS, now I have to go to Walgreens and this is the new patch. I've been on it 3 days and feeling crazy. It's a large awkward foam patch that flapped off on the second day. The hot flashes all night are back, digestion issues, crying all day, and the emotional volatility. I'm relieved I found that I am not alone and will be attempting to switch to any other brand."

• unglued
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 25, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "The Mylan estradiol patch must have been invented by a man. As others have commented, they are huge and do not adequately adhere. I have never had this problem before with the other brands I have used[unfortunately, I can't remember the other brands]."

• Mylan...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 25, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "Was on the 2x-weekly .025 Mylan Estradoil patch for the past two years. Worked fine and was a small, clear plastic rectangle. Now my insurance will only pay for the 1x-weekly version which is 4x the size, skin tone only if you are lily white (RACIST), a huge embarrassing disk of what appears to be styrofoam that doesn't stick for the full week (unless I don't shower, swim or sweat), that is so big it either sticks out from my underwear or is under the waistband of my jeans. Obviously it is a man who is the product manager who invented this DISASTER."

• Entre...
• January 11, 2019

For Oophorectomy "This review focuses mainly on the Mylan brand weekly patches as a generic for Climara. They are awful. Cons: They don't stick They don't deliver a consistent dose of estrogen They don't appear to deliver the advertised level of estrogen They are huge They are thick foam They are stiff foam They show underneath your clothes Pros: They seem to be the only available patch in my local market, possibly due to a surplus because they suck and nobody will voluntarily buy them if given a choice so they are easy to find. I have been on Vivelle Dot for 10 years with no issues, but switched to a weekly patch for a smoother delivery. I used the Alvogen brand generic for 2 years with no problems, but was switched to Mylan 12/2018. My first patch fell off in 24 hours. My second patch stuck, but I was experiencing non-stop hot flashes. I decided they sucked and drove 45 minutes to the nearest pharmacy that still had a box of Alvogen brand. My symptoms stopped within an hour."

• peewee
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 31, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I was on the Vivelle Dot 0.75 for years. There was a mix up at the pharmacy and I was switched to the Mylan brand of estradiol patches. Unbeknownst to me switching patches can cause bleeding in some people. I had bleeding and had to have an ultra sound to make sure I was ok, which I was. The Mylan 0.075 was perfect after the transition time. Now I am on 0.50 and it is working great. It sticks well and I have never noticed a smell. I only worry that this generic could change and I'd have another scary transition."

• Joan
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• May 3, 2019

For Hypoestrogenism "I’m 9 years post hysterectomy. I started out with Vivelle dot then changed to Minnivell dot when it came out. Never had any trouble. Insurance change last year (2018). Since there’s now a generic for Minivelle-I can pay $15 for Mylan or pay a penalty for the brand name and pay $188 for Minivelle. With coupon $135. I’ve tried to deal with all the problems with the Mylan patches for a YEAR! They do NOT deliver the same amount of estradiol as Minivelle. I’ve gained 20 lbs and have gotten horrible wrinkles. I firmly believe it’s the patch and lack of estrogen. Patches fall off which is irritating, I still have hot flashes and night sweats. My endocrinologist even did estrogen level and it was lower than in 2017 when on Minivelle. If my gyno will request Minivelle my insurance will allow and not charge penalty. With coupon it should be about $40. I’m hoping!!!"

• Dhano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 17, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I used the Vivelle Dot in the past with no issues of adherence. I was prescribed the Mylan Estradiol patch once weekly and it fell off in one day. It was the most useless delivery system developed and it was a waste of money for those of us with poor medical benefits."

• BRano
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 2, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I was switched from the Sandoz Estradiol Patch to Mylan Estradiol Patch by my insurance company. Sandoz was working fine, Mylan doesn't work well at all. I'm awake half the night with hot flashes and night sweats. This is crazy. Also sticking problems as others have said. I will be begging my GYN for something different!"

• CoCo
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 17, 2019

For Oophorectomy "My new doctor switched me to this massive thick sponge from Depo Estradiol that I had been using successfully for years. I now have constant asthma, and horrible hot flashes, can't sleep. and am exhausted all the time. I took it off last night and low and behold for the first time in a month I woke up without asthma! The Depo never gave me asthma. As an aside, when I opened the first one, I honestly could not believe what I was seeing. It is ridiculous. Thick, huge ugly. It really is at the dumbest cheapest hunk of garbage out there. Mylan, you can do better!!"

• Wagon
• February 26, 2016

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "This patch had to be designed by a man. What woman would design a patch the size of a softball? I had to duck tape it on in order for it to stay on, it is not flexible ( it would not even bend in half) and what woman wants to have a big round patch showing through her clothes? You can't swim with it on or even shower because it will come off. It is hideous and degrading. Why should a woman have to be punished for something that is beyond their control? I can not say if it works or not, due to the fact that I could never get it to stay on. I took one to my doctor and asked her how I was suppose to keep it on. She was shocked at what it looked liked and put me on the pill due to the Insurance Company."

• Pipsy
• Taken for 10 years or more
• May 31, 2015

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "100mg patch Estradot- applied twice weekly. Keeps me sane ,and virtually anxiety free. The adhesive on this brand does nt make welts on my skin Only drawback is removing the Glue Spots.:-) When using Hot Spas or I need to apply creams to dry skin, I use an Estrogel sachet .this allows the freshly applied patch to catch up. Absolutely satisfied & happy with this medication. ** on PBS IN Australlia. Lowest dose Venlafaxine added when family drama hit me like a bolt."

• Lotus
• October 6, 2020

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "No problems with Climara .01 mg weekly patch, cut in thirds, so I pay less and it lasts longer. Remarkable improvements in stabilizing my mood. Have used it for over a decade. I tried a Climara Pro Combi-Patch, had severe mood swings. I tried the Mylan generic estradiol patch substitute for Climara, and it fell off after 2-3 days. Label says "don't get it wet." -- are people not supposed to shower? Terrible company, they are the ones who hiked the price on the Epi-pen. I swim, the only way to keep the Mylan patch on was to put an adhesive bandage/tape over the entire thing. It does not have adhesive over the entire surface, only in a ring around the edge. (I bet Climara has a patent on the adhesive system; estradiol is a cheap natural hormone, so the profits are derived from the "delivery system.") I have to go through HOURS of time on the phone with my insurance to get this approved every time."

• Kristy
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 17, 2023

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have been using this twice a week for 6 months and have found it useless. I have had no weight loss. I am obese, yet eat a healthy diet, and don't use sugar or much salt, so it's not my diet. I also use a bike at home to exercise."

• Sara
• Taken for less than 1 month
• May 1, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I had been using Mylan Estradiol patches for a year and a half. No problems. My pharmacy changed to Estadiol made by Grove Pharmaceuticals, what a mess. With in a week HOT FLASHES all night long and no sleep. They don't stick. I found a pharmacy that carries Mylan Estradiol patches and after two days of wearing the patches I got my first good night sleep with out HOT Flashes at night."

• sweet...
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• January 8, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I was on Minivelle patches for 2 years when my insurance decided they would no longer pay for them. I was given the generic by Mylan and it is bigger than the Minivelle patch. It helps some. When I was on the Minevelle patch, I was able to sleep thru the night and did not experience any hot flashes. With the Mylan patch, I do not sleep thru the night and hot flashes are sporadic. My rating is based off of the Mylan brand. I would give Minivelle a 9."

• CeCe
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 24, 2019

For Oophorectomy "Was on pills from 2002 to 2009 when I had a gallbladder removed - suspected the estrogen pills were involved. Switched to a patch - Vivelle 2/week and did fine until insurance pulled me off in 2018 mid year - switched to Mylan - which DO NOT WORK. Went back on Vivelle and all was fine until my insurance again refused and it is costing me $400+/month so had to go back on Mylan. Started Sunday and by Tuesday having hot flashes and put on a new patch Thursday (Sun/Th schedule) and by afternoon hot flashes were in full force. MYLAN does NOT work."

• Cecilia
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• February 4, 2022

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "This is for all my women friends out there, suffering through hot flashes and menopausal symptoms. Firstly, I'm an avid runner, and always thought running would get me through everything in life, including unremitting hot flashes over a period of ten (yes, 10!!!) years. Well, it didn't, and I'm here to say that there is relief out there in the form of the Estradiol patch. I finally reached my limit after 10 years. My doctor prescribed it to me about 6 months ago, and I didn't experience any relief until my dosage was increased to .0375 mg/day. For the first time in a decade my hot flashes have subsided...as in GONE!!! I'm able to wear sweaters again and dress like a normal person, and I'm no longer turning the heat down, or putting the car windows down in the middle of winter. My family is almost as relieved as I am. The patches are easy to apply and stay on with the help of a Tegaderm waterproof patch, which last an entire week for me, even through hot showers."

• Unhappy...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• July 30, 2019

For Postmenopausal Symptoms "I have used a hormone patch for well over 10 years. Originally was vivielle dot. Then insurance went for generic version which is Sandoz Estradiol Transdermal System. They are horrible. They will NOT stay on 1 day, let alone 3 1/2 days. JUNK. What are you supposed to do to keep them on? Clean with alcohol before, use tape over the huge patch and they still don't stay on."

• Sunny...
• August 23, 2018

For Oophorectomy "My insurance only covers the generic patches, The first 2 months of use.They were fine. Then I noticed the patch started to peel up at the corners and the hot flashes were trying to come back. I contacted Mylan since I was due to refill my script, they told me to try the box with the same lot number as before and if I experienced the same issues, to let them know, I contacted Mylan, Mylan contacted the pharmacy and Walgreen told the Mylan rep that they already swapped the lot out for me. Which they didn't. I called and talked to the pharmacist and this issue had happened to multiple customers. But the pharmacist should have verified the patient the box was swapped out, as it was not me. Today I get a letter from Mylan pretty much stating thanks for letting us know, but we don't have a problem. I will not get another refill of Mylan nor ever use another Mylan product. Mylan worked until they didn't, and if you let them know it doesn't. It's you and not their product because they do quality checks."

• Linda...
• Taken for 10 years or more
• January 6, 2019

For Oophorectomy "I have been on a Estradiol Patch for 19 years since I had a full hysterectomy and ovaries removed. I have other issues that warrant me to continue to stay on the patch for now. I was lucky the last few years to use the Estradiol Transdermal System 0.05 mg patch from Alvogen filled by CVS pharmacy. Unfortunately my insurance has changed and I have to use Walgreens now. They are filling my prescription with the Estradiol Transdermal System 0.05 mg patch by Mylan. Mylan is the worst! With 19 years experience, it falls off ALL THE TIME! In hot weather, after a shower, just because. I am going to try to find a pharmacy in my network that does not use Mylan brand and see if I can get back to use Alvogens brand. Alvogen is the best by far. Mylan brand should be off the market, it is the WORST!"