Buy Evorel patches online
Evorel patches relieve symptoms of menopause, such as hot flushes and vaginal dryness, by working as HRT. The patches slowly release their active ingredient over time, providing consistent relief with each patch. The patches are available in 25, 50, 75, and 100mcg strengths, so your prescriber can help to reduce your symptoms with a dose that’s perfect for you.
How Evorel HRT patches relieve menopause symptoms
Evorel patches are a type of treatment called HRT, or hormone replacement therapy. When you go through menopause, the levels of female hormones created in the body, such as oestrogen, can decrease. HRT replaces the oestrogen your body would create, helping to keep your hormone levels stable and reducing symptoms of menopause as a result.
Directions
Before use, choose a hairless area of skin below the waist where you can stick your Evorel patch. Most prefer applying the patch to their thigh or bottom. Open the protective pouch containing your patch and peel away half of the protective backing on the patch. Apply the open half of the patch to your skin with the sticky side down, remove the rest of the protective backing and press the patch down firmly with the palm of your hand. Change your patch twice a week, for example, once on Monday and again on Thursday. Do not apply the patch in the exact same place twice in a row.
Side effects
Like all medications, Evorel patches can have side effects, although not everyone will experience them. The most common side effects of Evorel include:
- Irritated, itchy skin and a rash where the patch is applied
- Red, puffy skin where the patch is applied
- Breast pain
- A rash or feeling itchy
- Dizziness
- Feeling depressed
- Headaches
- Feeling sick or stomach pain
- Diarrhoea
- Pain, including joint pain
- Breakthrough bleeding, spotting, or periods
- Weight gain
For a complete list of potential side effects please see the patient information leaflet included with your medication.
Serious side effects
If you experience any of the following serious side effects of Evorel patches you should remove the patch and seek immediate medical assistance:
- Symptoms of a severe allergic reaction, such as difficulty breathing or swallowing, wheezing, swelling of the face, mouth, tongue or throat, or hives.
- Blood clots, a heart attack, or a stroke
- Symptoms of jaundice (yellowing of the skin or whites of the eyes) or liver problems
- Migraine-type headaches, either for the first time or more frequently than usual
- An increase in blood pressure
- Breast or ovarian cancer, endometrial cancer, or symptoms of hypoplasia, such as long, heavy, or irregular vaginal bleeding
- Convulsions or fits
HRT and cancer
Certain diseases are reported more often in women who are taking HRT compared with those who aren’t. This includes certain types of cancers, such as breast cancer and ovarian cancer. If you are concerned about these potential side effects you should speak to your doctor or prescriber before you use Evorel patches.
Warnings
You should not use Evorel if you are allergic to estradiol or any of the other ingredients in the patch. This treatment is not suitable for those who have or have ever had:
- Breast cancer
- Cancer which is sensitive to oestrogens, such as cancer of the womb lining
- Unexplained vaginal bleeding
- Excessive thickening of the womb lining that is not being treated
- A blood clot in a vein, such as in the legs or lungs
- A blood clotting disorder
- A disease caused by blood clots in the arteries, such as a heart attack, a stroke, or angina
- Liver disease with liver function tests that have not returned to normal
- A rare blood problem called porphyria
Pregnancy and breastfeeding
You should not use Evorel patches if you are pregnant, think you may become pregnant, or are breastfeeding. There is a chance that this medication can affect your baby. If you become pregnant while using this medication you should remove the patch right away and contact your doctor.
Other medicines
If you are using any other medication you should speak to your doctor or prescriber before using Evorel. Some medications can interact with your treatment and cause unwanted side effects or make your medication less effective. This especially applies if you are already taking:
- Medicines for epilepsy, such as phenobarbital, phenytoin, and carbamazepine
- Medicines for tuberculosis, such as rifampicin and rifabutin
- Medicines used to treat HIV infections, such as nevirapine, efavirenz, ritonavir, and nelfinavir
- St John’s Wort, which is a herbal remedy used for depression
- Medicines for Hepatitis C, such as ombitasvir, paritaprevir, or ritonavir.
Operations or medical tests
If you are due to have an operation, a blood test, or a urine test you should tell your doctor that you are using or planning to use Evorel patches. HRT can affect the results of blood tests in ways your healthcare team should be aware of. If you are going to have an operation, you may need to stop taking HRT 4 - 6 weeks before the date of your surgery to reduce the risk of you experiencing a blood clot.
