Estraderm (Transdermal)

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Have been on Esterderm Patch from 3-31-91 to 1-31-05. Found out in 05 I had cancer , the surgeon said this was related to hormones I was on. He told me to discontinue using any more. Went through two surgeries and also 6 weeks of radiation 5 days a...
by Cynthia Parker in Suffolk, Virginia 23435, 01/12/2006

Estraderm (Transdermal) Drug and Prescription Information

Estraderm (Transdermal)

Estraderm (Transdermal) Medication Classification

ESTRADIOL (Absorbed through the skin)

Estraderm (Transdermal) Brandname

Vivelle-Dot, Climara, Estraderm, Vivelle, Esclim, Alora

Estraderm (Transdermal) is used for the Treatment

Estradiol (es-tra-DYE-ole) Treats symptoms of menopause and lack of estrogen, and helps to prevent osteoporosis after menopause.

When To Not Use Estraderm (Transdermal)

You should not use this medicine if you have had an allergic reaction to estrogen, if you may be pregnant, or if you have breast cancer or certain other types of cancer, a history of blood-clotting problems, or unusual vaginal bleeding that has not been checked by your doctor.

How Should You Use Estraderm (Transdermal)

Patch

  • Your doctor will tell you how many patches to use, where to apply them, and how often to apply them. Your dose may need to be changed several times in order to find out what works best for you. Do not use more patches than your doctor tells you to.
  • This medicine comes with patient instructions. Read and follow these instructions carefully. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you have any questions.
  • Leave the patch in its sealed wrapper until you are ready to put it on. Tear the wrapper open carefully. NEVER CUT the wrapper or the patch with scissors.
  • The patient instructions will show the body areas where you can wear the patch. When putting on each new patch, choose a different place within these areas. Do not put the new patch on the same place you wore the last one. Be sure to remove the old patch before applying a new one.
  • Do not put the patch over burns, cuts, or irritated skin.
  • Put on a new patch if the old one has fallen off and cannot be reapplied.
    • If a dose is missed:
  • If you miss a dose or forget to wear a patch, put one on as soon as you can. If it is almost time for your next dose, wait until then to apply the patch and skip the missed dose.
  • Do not apply extra patches to make up for a missed dose.

Proper Estraderm (Transdermal) Storage

Store Estraderm (Transdermal) at room temperature away from sunlight and moisture unless otherwise stated by manufacturer's instructions or labelling. Keep Estraderm (Transdermal) and all medications out of the reach of children.

What To Avoid While Using Estraderm (Transdermal)

Ask your doctor or pharmacist before using any other medicine, including over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal products.

Estraderm (Transdermal) Warnings

  • Although it is unlikely that a postmenopausal woman might become pregnant, you should know that using this medicine while you are pregnant could harm the unborn baby. If you think you have become pregnant while using the medicine, tell your doctor right away.
  • Make sure your doctor knows if you are breastfeeding, or if you have high blood pressure, cancer, heart disease, asthma, epilepsy, migraine headaches, kidney or liver disease, or history of gall bladder or cholesterol or triglyceride problems.
  • Your doctor will need to check your progress at regular visits while you are using this medicine. Be sure to keep all appointments.
  • Large doses of this medicine taken over long periods of time may increase the risk of some kinds of cancer. Talk to your doctor about this risk.

Estraderm (Transdermal) Side Effects

Call your doctor right away if you notice any of these side effects:

  • Lumps in breast
  • Sharp pain in lower legs or chest
  • Sudden shortness of breath, coughing up blood
  • Unusual vaginal bleeding, discharge, or itching
  • Yellow eyes or skin
    • If you notice these less serious side effects, talk with your doctor:
  • Back pain
  • Changes in hair growth
  • Mild headache
  • Nausea, vomiting, stomach cramps
  • Skin discoloration
  • Skin redness, itching, where the patch is worn
  • Swollen or tender breasts

Estraderm (Transdermal) Ratings

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Estraderm (Transdermal)
5.0

Effectiveness: *****

Ease of Use: *****

Overall Satisfaction: *****

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anna violet, florida - 03/22/2016

Loved the patch but since they stopped making it I have gone downhill

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Estraderm (Transdermal)
4.5

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Ease of Use: ****

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Keri, Usa - 08/09/2014

I loved Estraderm it worked great, I was on it for 15 yrs. nothing else works. I also wrote Novartis about it and by them discontinuing it has ruined my life, I have been very ill. Write them, call them let Novartis know that you want them to bring it back.!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Estraderm (Transdermal)
1.0

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cleoma Elam, Chesapeake, VA. - 09/19/2013

I'm 66 years old. I USED THE ESTRADERM PATCH for 30 years until it was discontinued about 2 years ago. I have found nothing that works for me.I have tried vivelle-dot 0.1mg and estradiol Transdermal System 0.1 mg/day. my hair is coming out. My skin is discolored.My feet itches like I'm losing my mind.I had a complete hysterectomy 30 years ago. Please help me I don't know what to do. I still have menopausal symptoms. The Estraderm Patch was perfect for me. Will it ever be continued in the future and why in the world was it discontinued?

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violt bazak, florida - 03/22/2016

Same here I have aged 20yrs since they stopped Estraderm

Estraderm (Transdermal)
5.0

Effectiveness: *****

Ease of Use: *****

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jane m., saint charles, mo. - 03/05/2013

Can't use any other patch. They give me nausea, headache and bloat. I see I Am not the only one with this problem. Please bring them back. Only one I have used successfully for 20 yr.

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Estraderm (Transdermal)
5.0

Effectiveness: *****

Ease of Use: *****

Overall Satisfaction: *****

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Jean Surowiec, Marriottsville md - 08/14/2012

Yes this was a great patch and I have used it for years until they discontinued it. I am currently using the alora .05 mg twice a week and it's affective ness wears off after 11/2 days and I start with night sweats and Pms like symptoms...depression the whole. Works. Why can't the mfg. people leave a good thing alone. If it ain't bike don't fix it.

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Estraderm (Transdermal)
5.0

Effectiveness: *****

Ease of Use: *****

Overall Satisfaction: *****

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Jane, St. Charles, Mo. - 07/30/2011



Took a while to learn to put it on effectively, but if you seal the edges with your finger a few times and hold your palm over the entire patch it should stay very well. I couldn't use any other patch because it caused me to have morning sickness all the time. This patch is a lot bigger, but to be nausea free it is worth it. I found out it is the delivery system that makes the difference. If you can't use any other patch this is the one for you. Also the patch goes directly in to the blood system and avoids the GI tract and therefore it uses less. Hope this helps a few of you.

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