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[Mer109]

Hi

I have read a lot of negatives in regards to Premarin and am about to change from Tibolone to Premarin 0.625, i know we all react differently but I would appreciate hearing any positive results anyone has had on this HRT.

[Tempest]

I'd like to tell you I got on ok with it, Mer - but sadly I had to stop it due to dizziness! It was extreme in my case - and was dose dependent. I started on 0.3mg which didn't do much to control symptoms, but 0.625mg left me crazy dizzy about 5 - 7 hours after taking it. Don't be discouraged though - it may work out ok for you! xxxx

[dazned]

Sorry I have no personal experience of it,just try to remember though there will be 1000s of women out there doing well on it ,living life to the max 

Unfortunately women like us on here are the ones who for whatever reason have had difficulties finding a hrt to suit us. Its all trial and error ,the chances are you will be fine,so try to be positive and not look for negatives. Good luck.

[Mer109]

Hi Tempest - I searched on Premarin and your prev post came up, sounds as though you had a really bad episode. Its a shame about the Tibolone because the first 5 weeks until hormone crash I felt fab just normal post op issues, continued for a further 7 weeks and apart from dizziness/balance all good. You never know ENT tests may throw up other reasons for symptoms and I may be able to gave Tibolone another try but for now I will attempt anything to be able to leave the house and function on a daily basis.

I really need to get back to work, they are getting a little impatient x

[Tempest]

Bless your heart, Mer! Yes - give it a go! And we're here to support you, you know! I never sniff at any type of HRT, if it works then it's the right HRT for you! Good luck - and start a thread! It's good to track your progress, and we can all cheer you on and keep you going. xxxxx

[elliebean]

Hi Mer,

I wanted to speak up as somebody who was happily on Premarin for many years. I had a TAH/BSO when I was 34 and was put straight on 1.25mg of Premarin daily and stayed on it for the next 20 odd years. I didn't suffer any problems or side effects, that I remember. So I'd suggest it's definitely worth giving it a go, at least.

Good luck xxx

[lorraine.holtham]

I've been on premarin for about 15 years, it cured me of debilitating hot flushes and never had any side effects except feeling 100 times better. I am currently on the lowest dose taking 1 tablet every 2 days and still seems to work but will try and go off of it soon and see how I go.

[shoppingqueen]

I'd like to tell you I got on ok with it, Mer - but sadly I had to stop it due to dizziness! It was extreme in my case - and was dose dependent. I started on 0.3mg which didn't do much to control symptoms, but 0.625mg left me crazy dizzy about 5 - 7 hours after taking it. Don't be discouraged though - it may work out ok for you! xxxx

Hi Mer
I tried it and it was amazing for my symptoms slept really well, very calm and absolutely no flushing. I must have same make up as Tempest as had to stop because was dizzy/ constant spongey spaced out feeling. I was returning to work after long holiday and was worried about this in my job. I was gutted. Nevertheless, I would try it again as I had a lot of other things going on and it might not have been the Premarin causing it. I did A LOT of googling and there are many, many positive reports from women who often have been on it for years and years like ladies here. I read it's one of the most prescribed HRTs still in the USA so it must be working well for so many. I wouldn't hesitate to try it. Go for it- everyone is different and this could be your dream preparation! keep us posted xx

Tempest, how long did your symptoms go on for and how long did you take it?? I only ask as I did a month just loved it had I not had this effect 😀 Xx SQ

[Annemaria]

Hi Mer,
I've been on Premarin for 9 years and doing very well on it. No side effects, just 100% awesomeness.
Annemarie

[shoppingqueen]

Hi Annemaria
I remembered you had great success with this- am I right in that you'd tried estradiol but went back to conjugated? What issues did you have with the bioidentical? ( sorry, mer- don't want to hijack thread) do you take prog with Premarin and if you you don't mind saying, if so which are you using?
SQ xx

[Annemaria]

Hi Shopping Queen,

At 51 I started on Premarin .625mg. and Medroxyprogesterone 2.50mg. daily. At 56 I reduced to 1/2 dosage daily. I wanted to see how I did on half dose. At 58 I reduced to half dose every other day. It was going fine for six months no meno symptoms at all. Until one day I wake up with VA plus bladder atrophy with a vengeance. My doctor said "why not go back on full, doing great on them" I told her I just wanted to see where I was. She offered me Premarin cream or I could try Vagifem. Tried the Vagifem just because it's not so messy. Well within minutes I inserted it, there was this nasty burn and within one hour my entire nether regions were on fire.
To make a long story short. I went back on regular oral dosage and within two weeks all was fine again. I will heed my dr. advice from now one. She knows her stuff. 

[shoppingqueen]

Oh thanks Annemaria
That's great all settled and ouch that sounds bad! I often think you don't realise how much work the HRT is doing until it's not there or they snatch it away and discontinue it ☹️ For me it was Premique!
 
I really want to give Premarin another shot with the MPA provera as it was fab for all my symptoms. Just hoping the dizzies stay away if I do.

Its soooo good to hear positives thank you 🌸

[Katia]

I'm going to be looking for a replacement for the gel and my gynae mentioned Premarin at my last appointment. I always did well on the synthetics in the pill. Does Premarin seem more like them?
I notice the dose is different for Premarin to estradiol. Is the lowest dose about the same as the lowest of estradiol or higher?