Reviewer: ccg, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 10 years or more (Patient)

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I started taking this 16 years ago because I was having hot flashes due to menopause at 45. I recently stopped taking it to see if I actually still needed it. I am having hot flashes and anxiety but they are still mild so I will try to stay off it for at least another month to see if they go away on their own. I just don't want to take any prescription meds for anything if I can help it.

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I started taking this 16 years ago because I was having hot flashes due to menopause at 45. I recently stopped taking it to see if I actually still needed it. I am having hot flashes and anxiety but they are still mild so I will try to stay off it for at least another month to see if they go away on their own. I just don't want to take any prescription meds for anything if I can help it.
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Reviewer: Chilly, 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to less than 2 years (Patient)

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I started on this 2 years ago but overcoming the side effects weren't easy. Digestion was affected, ravenous appetite, no libido,hair falling out in clumps and 1 month into treatment I had to start antideppressants because of 3-4 hours of depression every day. Flashes and sweats had stopped by then. Also put on 7kilograms extra weight and blood pressure went high. Now I'm coming off it an ... Show Full Comment

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I started on this 2 years ago but overcoming the side effects weren't easy. Digestion was affected, ravenous appetite, no libido,hair falling out in clumps and 1 month into treatment I had to start antideppressants because of 3-4 hours of depression every day. Flashes and sweats had stopped by then. Also put on 7kilograms extra weight and blood pressure went high. Now I'm coming off it and once again going through a hard time but I've heard things will get better in about 6 months. Just hope it will!
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Reviewer: L, 55-64 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been working on my weight for the last year, and because of the stage of my life, 63 years, it has been a very slow process. NOW, I began th4e generic Activella 7 days ago, and have currently gained 6 pounds!!!! The only thing I have done differently in a year is beginning this medication!!! I WILL be getting off of it today after speaking with my doctor. P.S. I asked him if I would gain w ... Show Full Comment

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I have been working on my weight for the last year, and because of the stage of my life, 63 years, it has been a very slow process. NOW, I began th4e generic Activella 7 days ago, and have currently gained 6 pounds!!!! The only thing I have done differently in a year is beginning this medication!!! I WILL be getting off of it today after speaking with my doctor. P.S. I asked him if I would gain weight on this med. and he said he didn't think so, so I may also be looking for a different doctor considering the other reviews where almost everyone has gained weight.
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Reviewer: Lynne , 45-54 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)

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I started this medication almost 5 months ago. I am 48 and had some symptoms of peri menopause, hot flashes, anxiety and other mild symptoms. My doctor offered me the low dose generic version--I can tell a major difference in things I had not imagined. I will talk about the good things, but first let me say, initially, I did gain 5-7 lbs. I could feel it in my belly and just tight pants etc--but I ... Show Full Comment

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I started this medication almost 5 months ago. I am 48 and had some symptoms of peri menopause, hot flashes, anxiety and other mild symptoms. My doctor offered me the low dose generic version--I can tell a major difference in things I had not imagined. I will talk about the good things, but first let me say, initially, I did gain 5-7 lbs. I could feel it in my belly and just tight pants etc--but I kept up on my exercise and tried to limit the "junk" and I lost the 7 lbs and my clothes returned to normal. I almost considered stopping the medication due to this weight issue, BUT I am glad I didn't! The good things are, no hot flashes, increased libido, breasts are different, don't ask me how exactly, just better. No anxiety, my skin is not dry anymore, my hair is looking more like the hair of my youth. I have more energy and my overall sense of well being is through the roof! I will not stop taking this medication. I love it!
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Reviewer: Whoemama, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)

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I have been on this medicine for almost 1 month. The first 3 weeks seemed like my life had completely turned around. No more night sweats, no more feeling like I was going crazy. But for the last week I have been have severe panic attacks/anxiety. I don't know if it's from the activella or what? Please has anyone else had this happen to them?

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I have been on this medicine for almost 1 month. The first 3 weeks seemed like my life had completely turned around. No more night sweats, no more feeling like I was going crazy. But for the last week I have been have severe panic attacks/anxiety. I don't know if it's from the activella or what? Please has anyone else had this happen to them?
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