Vivelle Dot (Estradiol)

General Information on Vivelle Dot

An estrogen patch, Vivelle Dot is used for:

• Treating symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, irritation, night sweats, and vaginal dryness
• Treating abnormal vaginal bleeding, ovarian disorders, and infertility
• Preventing postmenopausal osteoporosis

The generic name of this drug is Estradiol Transdermal. It is a prescription drug. You can buy Vivelle Dot only if a doctor has prescribed it for your treatment.

Side effects of Vivelle Dot

Vivelle Dot is contraindicated in:

• Patients who have or have had circulation problems, stroke, bleeding disorder, or blood clotting disorder
• Patients who have uterine cancer, breast cancer, or any other cancer that is hormonal related
• Patients who have abnormal vaginal bleeding

Presence of certain medical conditions may call for alteration in the dosage or special monitoring of the patient. Tell your healthcare provider your medical history, especially if you have or have had any of the following:

• Diabetes
• Kidney disease
• High triglyceride or cholesterol
• Heart disease, hypertension, or chest pain (angina)
• Asthma
• Migraines
• Gallbladder disease
• Depression
• Hysterectomy (removal of the uterus through a surgery)
• Seizure disorder
• Liver disease

You should not buy Vivelle Dot if you are pregnant as this drug can cause harm to an unborn child.

Common side effects associated with this drug are:

• Nausea, chest pain, sweating
• Swelling or pain in the leg
• Yellow eyes or skin
• Decreased sex drive
• Swollen breasts
• Abnormal vaginal bleeding
• Balance, vision, or speech problems, confusion, headache
• Vaginal discomfort, dryness, or pain
• Depression
• Dizziness or migraine headaches

Dosage of Vivelle Dot

The dosage of Vivelle Dot depends on certain factors:

• The kind and severity of medical condition that is being treated
• Patient’s medical history
• Patient’s response and tolerance to Vivelle Dot

For treatment of menopause symptoms the recommended dosage is one Vivelle Dot 0.0375 mg patch applied two times a week. If required, your doctor may prescribe you a higher dosage.

For prevention of osteoporosis, the recommended dosage is one Vivelle Dot 0.025 mg patch applied two times a week. If you have had hysterectomy, your doctor is likely to ask you to take the medication continuously. Women with a uterus may be asked to follow cyclic scheduling, that is, take the medicine continuously for 3 weeks and then give a 1 week break. Women who have an intact uterus may also be asked by their doctor to use a progestin medication during the course of their treatment. Progestin medicines help in reducing patient’s risk to Endometrial Cancer due to Vivelle Dot.

Interactions

If you are taking any other drugs, tell your doctor about it. Also, during treatment you should consult your doctor before using any new medication. Names of some drugs that are likely to interact with Vivelle Dot are:

• Barbiturates such as phenobarbital, butalbital, or pentobarbital
• Anti-seizure drugs such as phenytoin, oxcarbazepine, or carbamazepine
• Drugs that treat HIV or AIDS such as indinavir, amprenavir, nelfinavir, fosamprenavir, or ritonavir
• Certain antifungal medicines such as isoniazid, clarithromycin, miconazole, ketoconazole, erythromycin, or telithromycin
• St. John’s wort

If you want to buy Vivelle Dot online, we recommend that you purchase the drug only from a certified and reputable online prescription service.