Vivelle Dot Information:
Vivelle Dot (generic name: Estradiol, also called Estradot) is a drug which is prescribed to relieve the symptoms of the menopause. The menopause is when a woman’s body goes through changes meaning that she can no longer have children, and no longer has menstrual periods. Symptoms may include hot flashes, vaginal itching, vaginal dryness and even unusual discharge. The active ingredient is Estradiol. Estradiol is a female hormone that usually occurs naturally in the body. Estradiol is a form of estrogen which is a female sex hormone usually generated by the ovaries. When a woman goes through the menopause, the levels of Estradiol are far lower than normal, which results in the symptoms mentioned above. Vivelle Dot helps to replace some of this lost hormone to help to treat the symptoms making the transition through the menopause more comfortable. Vivelle Dot comes as skin patches that slowly release the hormones into the body throughout the day or night. Some Vivelle Dot skin patches are also used to prevent menopausal osteoporosis, as this illness is also caused by a lack of estrogen in the body.
Vivelle Dot Side Effects:
As with any drug, there may be side effects from taking Vivelle Dot including nausea, vomiting, tenderness or enlargement of the breasts, freckles, darkening of the facial skin, acne or skin color changes, loss of scalp hair, vaginal itching or discharge, vaginal pain, migraine headaches, dizziness, changes in sex drive and changes in menstrual periods. More serious side effects may include chest pain, heavy feeling in the chest, pain spreading to the arm, sudden numbness or weakness, sudden severe headache, confusion, problems with vision, pain or swelling in the lower leg, jaundice and a lump in the breast. If you experience any side effects you must seek medical attention immediately for safety.
Vivelle Dot Directions:
You should follow the instructions of the doctor who prescribed Vivelle Dot to you. Directions and dosage information can also be found on the pack or leaflet inside the pack. Vivelle Dot comes in transdermal skin patch form. Apply the patch to clean, dry skin on your stomach, lower back or buttocks. Store at room temperature away from direct sunlight, heat and moisture.
Vivelle Dot Precautions:
If you are allergic to any of the ingredients of Vivelle Dot, you should avoid taking it and inform your doctor. You must consult your doctor if you have any pre-existing medical conditions including a bleeding or blood clotting disorder, a history of stroke or circulation problems, abnormal vaginal bleeding, any type of breast, uterine or hormone dependent cancer, high blood pressure, angina, heart disease, high cholesterol, liver or kidney disease, asthma, a seizure disorder, migraines, diabetes, depression, gallbladder disease or if you have had a hysterectomy. You must consult your doctor if you are taking any other medications as they may interact with Vivelle Dot, including carbamazepine, Phenobarbital, St John’s Wort, blood thinners, antibiotics, antifungals or ritonavir. Although unlikely, it is important that you inform your doctor if you are pregnant, planning to conceive or breastfeeding as Vivelle Dot may cause harm to unborn and new born babies.
The generic alternative is not manufactured by the company that makes the brand product.
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