Vivelle side effects

I had a hysterectomy and developed nightsweats and hot flashes. The doctor gave me the Vivelle patch and I was fine for 3 months. I took it off for about 4 months until the hot flashes returned. I went back on it for a month and out of no where I started to have mini black outs. I also had neck pain, numbness and a dull headache. I was rushed to the ER after an episode and was checked out from head to toe. They could not find anything wrong with me. I had put a new patch on one day and noticed the symptoms getting worse. I have taken it off since and everyday feel better. The doctor's are not convinced it is the patch but I know my body and feel it is the cause of all my symptoms.

Six years ago used Vivelle and gained 15 lbs. Went off and lost the weight. Have had severe night sweats, so I tried .05 mg Vivelle. Within 24 hours I could hardly get my wedding ring off and my abdomen was severely bloated. Took off the patch. It's not worth it.

39 year complete hysterectomy 4 years ago, bodybuilder usiing vivelle dot.. need help with fluid retention and weight gain.

I am a 35 year old female who as of July 1,2006 am 8 years status post total abdomial hysterectomy. Following my surgery my physician tried several hormone treatments and we finally settled on Vivelle - I have been on it for about 7 years and have had no trouble.... It works wonderfully for me!

I have been on the vivelle dot .05 for only 1 month - It seemed like the answer to my prayers until 3 days ago when I started suffering the worst vertigo possible. I have been unable to function at home or at work, mainly confined to bed. I can't sit up or turn my head from side to side without the room spinning around. It is horrible - I have removed the patch and wondering how long will this take to get out of my system.

I had a hysterctomy the 10th of June and I have gained 14 lbs. in three months. Could this weight gain be linked to the patch and if so what could I do to counteract it?

I have been wearing the patch for 4 weeks now. I am wearing the Vivelle patch to treat night sweats and hot flashes. It is working great! I have not sweats or hot flashes anymore. There is no noticable side effects other than I have not started my menstral cycle for yet.

I was to start my menstral cycle on 8/25/05 it is now 9/12/05. How does the hormone patch affect my menstral cycle?

I had a complete hysterectomy Jan 11 and statred using the vivelle patch(.1). I am having leg cramps and I get a little emotional in the middle of the day. Is this all normal???

I had a hysterectomy on 1/28/04 and in June I finally gave in and started using the patch., and in September I was rushed to the hospital for a TIA (mini Stroke) and I had smaller versions of the TIA for 2 weeks After a month I returned back to work. No problems before using the patch

I woke up last night extremely dizzy- could hardly negotiate the trip to the bathroom and back. My eyes could not focus and the lighted area on my alarm clock moved back and forth at high speed. I could not make out the numbers on the clock. My doctor has now removed me from this medication.

I had a hysterectomy on Oct. 7, and began using the Vivelle patch on Oct. 16, (one week ago). I put on a new patch on Oct. 20. I begin having shortness of breath periodically a few days ago, but have had it all day today (Oct.23). I read in the enclosed brochure with the patches that you may experience shortness of breath. Is the patch more than likely causing this problem?

fortunately, I don't have any side effects, but wonder how much estrogen I'm receiving for a 1.0 patch since it does not go thru the liver, and is it as strong as a estrogen pill.

I have been using vivelle dot for a few months now. It has completely relieved my hot flashes but I am unable to have orgasms now. Could this possibly be a side effect of vivelle? Maybe the dose is too high?

I HAD ALWAYS REFERRED TO MYSELF AS "HEALTHIEST WOMAN IN THE WORLD".I WAS HAVING NIGHT SWEATS AND STARTED USING THE
VIVELLE PATCH N JULY 2002.IN NOVEMBER 2002 I HAD A STROKE WHICH PARALYZED MY RIGHT SIDE. IT'S NOT WORTH THE PRICE I AM PAYING.