Vivelle DOT
Product information
Drug name: Vivelle DOT
Vivelle DOT generic name: Estradiol
Strength:
Formulation: Patch
Production Description
Vivelle DOT patch is an estrogen supplement that is intended to replace estrogen that the body no longer produces after menopause or when estrogen levels are abnormally low. This drug relieves menopausal symptoms and prevents bone loss, but there are better, safer bone loss medications to explore first.
Menopause medicines come in a variety of forms, including vaginal medications, tablets, skin-absorption treatments, and injections. The patch version of Vivelle DOT is a transdermal medicine. Vivelle DOT is taken twice a week on certain days, depending on your health and reaction. The Vivelle DOT dosage is determined on your health and response.
To use this medicine, talk to your doctor about where you can put the patch since it can’t go on specific parts of the body, and patches can’t go on the same region of the body within a week of each other. Do not use on breasts, oily/irritated skin, or other areas where the patch can be easily rubbed off. When you’re prepared to apply the patch, peel the backing off. Press down hard on the patch for 10 seconds after putting it to the skin to ensure it adheres. Maintain your application timetable and keep an eye on application slots. Remove the patch if it falls off or doesn’t stay properly, then replace it; do not use two patches at the same time.
Using Vivelle DOT
Your prescribing doctor should be consulted if you have any of the following conditions:
- Vaginal bleeding of unknown cause
- Cancers
- Blood clots
- Stroke
- Heart disease
- Liver disease
- Kidney disease
- Swelling disorders
- Blood clotting disorders
- High blood pressure
- Diabetes
- High cholesterol/triglyceride levels
- Obesity
- Lupus
- Underactive thyroid
- Mineral imbalance
- Hormone problem
- Uterus problems
- Gallbladder disease
- Asthma
- Seizures
- Migraine headaches
- Blood disorders
- Mental/mood disorders
Smoking and cigarette usage are not recommended. It raises your chance of high blood pressure, blood clots, and the health risks associated with clots.
Inform your doctor that you’re taking this medicine before any operations or if you’ll be restricted to a sitting or lying down posture for a prolonged length of time. Because prolonged sitting might cause blood clots, you may be advised to temporarily discontinue your medicine.
Before obtaining an MRI, tell your doctor about the patch because it may contain metal that might cause significant harm.
Dark spots on the skin are a possible side effect of this medicine. Excessive sun exposure must be avoided.
Possible interactions include:
- Aromatase inhibitors
- Fulvestrant
- Ospemifene
- Raloxifene
- Tamoxifen
- Toremifene
- Tranexamic acid
Vivelle DOT can cause misleading lab findings if it interacts with them.
Hot flushes are among the stopping Vivelle DOT side effects. Vivelle DOT weight gain is frequent with patients.
Side Effects of Vivelle DOT:
Common:
- Skin redness/irritation
- Nausea/vomiting
- Bloating
- Breast tenderness
- Headache
- Weight changes
Serious:
- Mental/mood changes
- Unusual vaginal bleeding
- Increased/new vaginal irritation/itching/odor/discharge
- Severe stomach/abdominal pain
- Yellowing eyes/skin
- Swelling hands/feet/ankles
- Increased thirst/urination
- Blood clots
- Unusual sweating
- Weakness on one side of body
- Confusion
