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Reviewer: siren's child, 35-44 on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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This crap is awful. I'm a veteran and I was put on Vivelle Dot .05 after my complete hysterectomy. It worked but I still had hot flashes every few days so my doctor increased me to .1 estradiol. My pharmacy sent Alora .1. It's been a mess ever since. I'm having hot flashes numerous times a day. I'm emotional. The patch doesn't stick at all. If I sweat, it comes off. If I shower
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Reviewer: France, 45-54 Female on Treatment for less than 1 month (Patient)
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I had been using the Vivelle Dot for 15 years, and did just great with them with no side effects. My on going prescription ran out and so my Dr or his nurse calls in a prescription for Alora patches. My life turned upside down from using Alora patches. I started with severe headaches, feeling nauseated, my blood pressure sky rocketed, started feeling depressed, and my vision became blurry. I wo
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Reviewer: 45-54 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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After using the Vivelle dot was switched to the Alora as my insurance will no longer pay for the other. It is very large and does not stick all it does is leave you sticky!! I will be calling my physician to explore a different way to receive my meds then using this patch.
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Reviewer: Annie, 55-64 Female on Treatment for 1 to 6 months (Patient)
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The patch is much bigger than the Vivelle dot which would not be a problem if the patch stuck properly. It comes off in the shower or when I get sweaty, or for no reason at all. It also stuck to my underwear. it was itchy and when it did come off, it left my skin red from irritation. I found it completely unsatisfactory and now use the Minivelle with the manufacturer coupon for $30 per month.
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Reviewer: GrandmaRain, 65-74 Female on Treatment for 6 months to less than 1 year (Patient)
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Severe headaches and partial loss of vision. Symptoms go away about 1 hour after patch is removed. Would not recomend this patch to anyone!
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