Vivelle-Dot ( patch) basics Powered by Relieves menopausal symptoms. Vivelle-Dot (Estradiol patch) is an patch that may be easier and more convenient to use than the pill or gel form.

What to expect when starting Here's when people typically experience benefits as well as some possible side effects. Your experience may be different.

Hours Days Weeks Months Long term Vivelle-Dot (Estradiol patch) Drug effectiveness

Possible side effects Hours Days Weeks Months Long term 15% chance vs. 24% placebo* Sinus infection 9% chance vs. 10% placebo* Back pain 9% chance vs. 6% placebo* pain 17% chance Menstrual bleeding 6% chance vs. 5% placebo* 4% chance vs. 3% placebo*

* Placebo is a sugar pill with no medicinal benefit.

Tips from pharmacists Be careful not to damage the patch when using scissors to cut open the package. Apply the sticky side of the patch to a dry and hairless area below the belly button. Never apply the patch directly to the breast. Replace the patch every 3-4 days and apply to a different area each time to prevent any skin irritation. Fold together the sticky sides of any used patches before disposal to prevent unwanted drug exposure to others. Tell your doctor about any unusual vaginal bleeding.

Risks and warnings The FDA has identified these as possible serious or life-threatening risks with this medication. Contact your doctor if you experience any of these. Uterine cancer Increased risk of blood clots and Vaginal bleeding after can be a Vivelle-Dot (Estradiol patch) makes you Vivelle-Dot (Estradiol patch) raises your risk warning sign of uterine cancer, so let your more likely to get breast cancer, especially if for blood clots, especially if you smoke doctor know if you notice any unusual you or your family have had breast cancer tobacco, are obese, or if you or your family bleeding. Using medicines like Vivelle-Dot before. Only use Vivelle-Dot (Estradiol have had blood clots in the past. Get medical (Estradiol patch) for more than a year can patch) for as long as you need it. Talk to care right away if you have pain in your legs increase your risk. Talk to your doctor about your doctor about ways to protect yourself. or arms, bad , trouble breathing, other medicines you can take with Vivelle-Dot or sudden changes in your speech or vision. (Estradiol patch) to protect yourself from cancer if you are worried.

This information relates to Vivelle-Dot prescribed for Postmenopausal estrogen replacement. This should not be taken as medical advice or guidance on your prescription, and is not a substitute for a health care provider's judgment. Any decision about the treatment or the reliability of information is the sole responsibility of your health care provider.

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