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Vivelle-Dot

(estradiol patch)

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Vivelle-Dot

(estradiol patch)

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Summary for Vivelle-Dot

Prescription only

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol patch) is a twice-weekly hormonal patch used to treat menopause symptoms and low estrogen levels. It also helps prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have gone through menopause. The patch is a form of hormone replacement therapy. The usual dose is one patch applied to the lower stomach or buttocks twice a week, or every 3 to 4 days. Side effects include headache, breast pain, and sinus swelling.

This twice weekly patch is also available as a generic called Dotti.

Indications for Vivelle-Dot

Pros and Cons for Vivelle-Dot

Pros

  • Typically has fewer side effects than oral estrogen pills
  • Relieves multiple menopause symptoms
  • Good option if you have trouble swallowing pills
  • Available in different strengths, allowing you to customize your dose

Cons

  • Commonly causes headache, breast pain, and sinus swelling
  • Need to apply a new patch twice a week
  • Raises your risk of certain cancers, blood clots, and strokes
  • Might need to take it with another hormone called progestin if you have a healthy uterus

Common Side Effects for Vivelle-Dot

  • Headache (up to 50%)
  • Common cold symptoms (up to 20%)
  • Breast tenderness (up to 17%)
  • Sinus swelling (up to 13%)
  • Bleeding in-between periods (up to 11%)
  • Depression (up to 11%)
  • Back pain (up to 11%)
  • Sinus headache (up to 10%)
  • Indigestion (up to 9%)
  • Weight gain (up to 9%)
  • Joint pain (up to 9%)

Warnings for Vivelle-Dot

  • Blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
  • Uterine (endometrial) cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Dementia
  • Gallbladder and liver problems
  • Vision problems
  • High triglycerides
  • Low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
  • Fluid Retention
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Worsening of other health conditions

Summary for Vivelle-Dot

Prescription only

Vivelle-Dot (estradiol patch) is a twice-weekly hormonal patch used to treat menopause symptoms and low estrogen levels. It also helps prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) in people who have gone through menopause. The patch is a form of hormone replacement therapy. The usual dose is one patch applied to the lower stomach or buttocks twice a week, or every 3 to 4 days. Side effects include headache, breast pain, and sinus swelling.

This twice weekly patch is also available as a generic called Dotti.

Indications for Vivelle-Dot

Pros and Cons for Vivelle-Dot

Pros

  • Typically has fewer side effects than oral estrogen pills
  • Relieves multiple menopause symptoms
  • Good option if you have trouble swallowing pills
  • Available in different strengths, allowing you to customize your dose

Cons

  • Commonly causes headache, breast pain, and sinus swelling
  • Need to apply a new patch twice a week
  • Raises your risk of certain cancers, blood clots, and strokes
  • Might need to take it with another hormone called progestin if you have a healthy uterus

Common Side Effects for Vivelle-Dot

  • Headache (up to 50%)
  • Common cold symptoms (up to 20%)
  • Breast tenderness (up to 17%)
  • Sinus swelling (up to 13%)
  • Bleeding in-between periods (up to 11%)
  • Depression (up to 11%)
  • Back pain (up to 11%)
  • Sinus headache (up to 10%)
  • Indigestion (up to 9%)
  • Weight gain (up to 9%)
  • Joint pain (up to 9%)

Warnings for Vivelle-Dot

  • Blood clots and related complications (e.g., heart attack, stroke)
  • Uterine (endometrial) cancer
  • Breast cancer
  • Ovarian cancer
  • Dementia
  • Gallbladder and liver problems
  • Vision problems
  • High triglycerides
  • Low thyroid hormone levels (hypothyroidism)
  • Fluid Retention
  • Severe allergic reactions
  • Worsening of other health conditions

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