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Menopause Discussion => All things menopause => Topic started by: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 04:54:15 PM

Title: cutting patches
Post by: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 04:54:15 PM

just wanted to hear from anyone who cuts tgeir patches in half then half again.

got 50mcg goung to cut inhalf put that on and then cut the other half in quarter so id be on 37.5mcg.

just want to know for sure this is ok as my anxiety is thro the roof xxx

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: Nik2502 on October 14, 2022, 05:04:01 PM

Hi

I cut my patches and have never had a problem.

Nik x

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: CLKD on October 14, 2022, 05:21:54 PM

I thought that you had already begun a similar query ?  If you keep making new threads, any replies may well be lost.  More threads won't necessarily mean more responses.

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 05:33:01 PM

Hi CLKD

Yes you're right, i'm in a bit of pickle today that's all xxx

thanks though xxx

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 05:34:33 PM

Quote from: Nik2502 on October 14, 2022, 05:04:01 PM

Hi

I cut my patches and have never had a problem.

Nik x

Hi Nik2502,

I've never used 50's patches before, I've always used one 25 and cut the other 25 patch in half, much easier but my estraderm mx 25 aren't in stock so I had to have mx50's.

I'm needing to cut the 50 patch in half and then quarter the other half so I'd be wearing a half and a quarter which would be 37.5mcg xxx

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: Nik2502 on October 14, 2022, 05:48:16 PM

Hi

Wouldn’t it be easier just to cut a fifth off one patch?

X

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 06:38:44 PM

Hi Nik2502.

I've actually found a document from the national library of medicine regarding cutting transdermal patches, so I'll follow that.

I just wanted to be sure, but i really appreciate your help and advice.

I'm just keen to get a consistent reliable dose everytime as I know that in turn will help my other symptoms.

I hope you're doing okay and if I can ever help you in anyway please let me know

all the best xxxx

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: Nik2502 on October 14, 2022, 06:50:49 PM

Hi

I actually measure mine when I cut them!
Then I know I’ve got them exact.

I’m so so. Low mood and anxiety still haunting me.

Happy to help where I can and thank you for your offer - I might just take it up!

Xxx

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: CLKD on October 14, 2022, 07:16:37 PM

If anxiety is a problem do discuss with your GP about anti-anxiety medication.  Why struggle  :-\. HRT isn't always the cure all.  Some anti-depressant medications can ease anxiety.  Life is too short to believe that 'one regime fits all'. 

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: Dandelion on October 14, 2022, 08:41:54 PM

Quote from: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 04:54:15 PM

just wanted to hear from anyone who cuts tgeir patches in half then half again.

got 50mcg goung to cut inhalf put that on and then cut the other half in quarter so id be on 37.5mcg.

just want to know for sure this is ok as my anxiety is thro the roof xxx

I've cut evorel no problems.

Title: Re: cutting patches
Post by: discogirl on October 14, 2022, 08:51:50 PM

thanks so much for your reply dandelion.

ive actually found a really useful document from the national library of medicine ref cutting patches into quarters.

i can send you the link if you like xxxx