Climara Pro is a skin patch prescribed to treat menopausal symptoms and prevent osteoporosis. This eMedTV article describes this hormone replacement medication in more detail, including how it works, potential side effects, and general precautions.
Climara Pro is primarily used to treat certain menopausal symptoms and for preventing osteoporosis. This eMedTV Web resource discusses Climara Pro uses in more detail, including off-label uses and why it is only used in women who still have a uterus.
Climara Pro can cause several side effects, such as breast pain, vaginal bleeding, and skin reactions. As this eMedTV page explains, while most side effects are mild, some may require prompt medical attention, such as chest pain and vision changes.
There is only one Climara Pro dosage: one patch applied to the skin once a week. This page from the eMedTV Web site provides other Climara Pro dosing guidelines, including tips on when and how to most effectively use this hormone medication.
Some antifungals, protease inhibitors, and St. John's wort may interact with Climara Pro. This eMedTV Web segment lists other medications that can cause Climara Pro drug interactions and describes the potential effects these interactions can cause.
If you have liver disease or endometriosis, you may not be able to safely use Climara Pro. This eMedTV article offers other important Climara Pro warnings and precautions, including information on what to tell your doctor before using the medicine.
As this eMedTV segment explains, an overdose of Climara Pro may cause vomiting, nausea, and vaginal bleeding, although symptoms can vary. This page also describes what to do in case of a Climara Pro overdose and describes possible treatment options.
This eMedTV page explains why women should not intentionally use Climara Pro during pregnancy. Climara Pro is considered a pregnancy Category X drug and could cause problems for the fetus. Also, there is no medical reason for pregnant women to use it.
This page from the eMedTV Web library explains that it is typically not recommended for women to use Climara Pro while breastfeeding. Climara Pro does pass through breast milk in small amounts and can affect the quality and production of the milk.
As this eMedTV resource explains, a patent prevents generic Climara Pro from being made in the United States until 2010 (when the patent expires). This page also describes the difference between a generic name and a generic version of a medication.
Some Climara Pro alternatives include other medications, natural remedies, and coping strategies. This eMedTV Web article takes a detailed look at these alternatives and explains when it may be time to consider one of these options.
