Reviewer: feel so much better, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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Reviewer: kmwestmo, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I have to use generic estradiol because my insurance has poor coverage for HRT and I have to pay out of pocket for my estrogen even though I've had a total hysterectomy. Anyway, I get migraines when my estrogen is off and these pills do not prevent all migraines. I used Evamist for a few years and it worked great. However, Evamist is like $80 a month for me and I can't afford it. Generic estradiol ... Show Full Comment

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I have to use generic estradiol because my insurance has poor coverage for HRT and I have to pay out of pocket for my estrogen even though I've had a total hysterectomy. Anyway, I get migraines when my estrogen is off and these pills do not prevent all migraines. I used Evamist for a few years and it worked great. However, Evamist is like $80 a month for me and I can't afford it. Generic estradiol is cheap and somewhat effective. I am worried about possible stomach/liver problems due to taking estrogen in pill form. Patches are out of my reach as well so I am stuck with these cheap pills until better insurance policies go into effect hopefully someday.
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Reviewer: lelu, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I am a 40 year old whom started taking this medication after my full hysterectomy. The good things about this pill is that it immediatley helped me with the hot flashes and sweats. BUT, it made me very emotional and very tired. I can't sleep well, I am bloated all the time, my ankles hurt and are swollen all the time and I consistly have headaches. I recently took myself off of this (.5mg) and I n ... Show Full Comment

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I am a 40 year old whom started taking this medication after my full hysterectomy. The good things about this pill is that it immediatley helped me with the hot flashes and sweats. BUT, it made me very emotional and very tired. I can't sleep well, I am bloated all the time, my ankles hurt and are swollen all the time and I consistly have headaches. I recently took myself off of this (.5mg) and I noticed a difference within a few days. I felt "alive" and happy and I actually starting sleeping. BUT, the hot flashes came back and the sweats and I felt like I had the flu. BUT, headaches have lessened and I lost 6 pounds. 6 POUNDS of nothing but water! I was off of it for over 2 weeks and the hot flashes came back and were everyday but they are getting fewer. I went back on the pill just to see and within my second week being back on it I have headaches again and feel fatigue. My ankles hurt and are so swollen! I have decided to stay off of this medication; if you can tolerate the hot flashes they will lessen over time. My recommendation is to not take this medication. I have tried GNC Menopause Vitapak and am feeling awesome! People have made comments that they can tell that I am not on the hormones anymore. I am working through the hot flashes and they are getting better. To all you women experiencing the change, please pay attention to this review and try something else before going on this medication. "change" to be better.
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Reviewer: mizzslay, 35-44 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)

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I am a 38 yr old female was given this drug after total hysterectomy I haven't even been on the drug for a good 6 weeks before developing a very serious (DVT) bloodclot in my leg which is a life threatening condition . I do not recommend this drug to anyone ladies beware.

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I am a 38 yr old female was given this drug after total hysterectomy I haven't even been on the drug for a good 6 weeks before developing a very serious (DVT) bloodclot in my leg which is a life threatening condition . I do not recommend this drug to anyone ladies beware.
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Reviewer: countrybelle, 25-34 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I had a radical hysterectomy/oopherectomy at age 28. I started taking 2mg of estradiol per drs orders and it has been a whirlwind for the last year and a half. I decreased the dose by half after gaining 20 pounds within the first month of use. Started having manic depression and anxiety. Developed kidney stones and gout. Increased dosage to original 2mg and gained another 30 pounds and headaches, ... Show Full Comment

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I had a radical hysterectomy/oopherectomy at age 28. I started taking 2mg of estradiol per drs orders and it has been a whirlwind for the last year and a half. I decreased the dose by half after gaining 20 pounds within the first month of use. Started having manic depression and anxiety. Developed kidney stones and gout. Increased dosage to original 2mg and gained another 30 pounds and headaches, arthritis, mood swings, facial hair, eye changes (can't wear contacts anymore), extreme tiredness and migraines. I could deal with all of the rest if I was the same weight I had been before. I even went to clinical weight loss clinics and could never lose more than 4 pounds after 2 different doctors.
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