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01-12-2021, 08:55 AM
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HysterSister
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Posts: 1
Hysterectomy: April 1st, 2006
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Vivelle Dot vs Generic estradiol patch?
For over 10 years, from the minute I woke up in post-op after TVH, I have used the Vivelle Dot hormone patch (Novartis brand name). This week my new insurance filled it with the Sandoz authorized generic estradiol patch. I tried it for the first time 2 days ago and have had hot flashes (in middle of freezing winter temps!!) the past 2 nights. Has anyone else switched from the brand to the generic? I know there are multiple generics out there but this one IS the authorized generic produced by Sandoz (which is a division of Novartis) so I assumed it would be identical. I would love to hear from anyone else who made the switch and whether these symptoms might dissipate. I have not had hot flashes since the early months I was post op 10+ years ago! Of course, I got 3 months of the generic for less than I was paying for one month of the brand. I'm not even sure my new insurance will even let me get the brand anymore.
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