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cut the patch or take it off?

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PointerParty · 17/08/2024 14:39

I've started HRT and I'm on my third Evorel 50 patch. I've been struggling a bit - headaches, feeling sick and a bit jittery or very sleepy! I obviously can't talk it through with the GP until next week so I'm wondering if I should just take it off and start on a lower dose next month. Or can I cut the patch in half? I've read it's fine and I've read it's risky. The leaflet makes no reference to cutting it

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CluelessAboutCars · 17/08/2024 15:27

The HRT nurse told me they are fine to cut, although I found the cut edge irritated my skin a bit. I was dosing up & using up my supply.

KatyMac · 17/08/2024 15:37

I cut mine and was much better

PointerParty · 18/08/2024 14:41

thanks @CluelessAboutCars and @KatyMac I did cut it in half and I feel much less queasy today. Did you build up to a full patch over time?

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KatyMac · 18/08/2024 19:40

I did then went on a 75 which was too much so came back down again

tumpymummy · 29/08/2024 19:58

@KatyMac how did you know 75 was too much please?

KatyMac · 29/08/2024 20:09

Well mainly I think it was the progesterone causing joint pain but I just didn't feel fab

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