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Which One Of Minivelle And Vivelle Is Good For Hot Flashes?

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Question : I previously used Vivelle, then Vivelle-Dot. Earlier this year my pharmacy (CVS) said they could no longer fill prescriptions for Vivelle-Dot and had my doctor change the prescription to Minivelle. All my old symptoms are returning - hot flashes, night sweats, irregular sleep, etc. Also the patch sticks to my clothes, so it needs to be replaced more often and it leaves a glue residue on my skin that is difficult to remove. Is Vivelle or Vivelle-Dot available? If so, how does my doctor write the prescription so it will be filled as Vivelle or Vivelle-Dot rather than Minivelle?
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Answered by Dr. Aarti Abraham (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
AVAILABLE, HAS TO BE ASKED FOR SPECIFICALLY

Detailed Answer:
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Thanks for writing to us with your health concern.
Yes, Vivelle and Vivelle - DOt are very much available.
THe only difference is that Minivelle is cheaper.
Depending on your health plan , you can specifically ask your doctor to write Vivelle - DOt instead of Minivelle if the latter does not suit you.
Take care.
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Which One Of Minivelle And Vivelle Is Good For Hot Flashes?

Brief Answer: AVAILABLE, HAS TO BE ASKED FOR SPECIFICALLY Detailed Answer: Hello Thanks for writing to us with your health concern. Yes, Vivelle and Vivelle - DOt are very much available. THe only difference is that Minivelle is cheaper. Depending on your health plan , you can specifically ask your doctor to write Vivelle - DOt instead of Minivelle if the latter does not suit you. Take care.