patch questions

iVillage Member
Registered: 01-30-2004
patch questions
1
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 3:44pm
I have been noticing that on the day I switch my patch and the following day I have tough side effects- mostly headache and fatigue. Then it seems to go away. Anyone else experience this? I'm wondering am I getting too much of a hormone dose because the patch location is still providing hormones? The thought crossed my mind because I used to use Transderm Scop patches for motion sickness and the effects of the medecine lingered for a day or two after removing the patch. Thanks!
iVillage Member
Registered: 03-25-2003
Thu, 02-19-2004 - 5:21pm

Hi hon,


That certainly could be it...the patient information suggests that it may take up to 28 hours for the remaining estrogen in your body to be completely metabolized.


But it also said that you should see your doc if a new pattern of headaches occurs after starting the patch.

`