This is a review of Activella Menopause Support, a prescription medication. The packaging of this menopause medication has been taken to a new level. Created in a circular format with a unique marked holder for each day’s capsule, Activella makes remembering to take medication quite simple. Accompanying its unique packaging design are the health benefits of reducing hot flashes, vaginal discomforts and the chances of osteoporosis. However, selecting a health supplement can be confusing and overwhelming. There are a variety of products on the market making a variety of promises. We decided to conduct some independent research online. Read on to learn more about this product and whether it is right for your situation.
Ingredients
This is a prescription medication, not an herbal supplement. The following ingredients are included in Activella:
- Estradiol
- Norethindrone Acetate
- Lactose Monohydrate
- Starch
- Copovidone
- Talc
- Magnesium Stearate
- Hypromellose
- Triacetin
Dosage
According to researched information, users of Activella should take one tablet daily. It is also recommended that each tablet be taken at the same time every day. There is no information indicating if tablets should be consumed with a meal.
Side Effects
Users of Activella should be aware that the following may occur while taking this medication. While some are common side effects, others are listed as severe:
Common
- Headache
- Breast pain
- Irregular vaginal bleeding or spotting
- Stomach or abdominal cramps
- Bloating
- Nausea and vomiting
- Hair loss
- Fluid retention
- Vaginal yeast infection
- Bloating
Severe
- Heart attack
- Stroke
- Blood clots
- Dementia
- Cancer of the breast, womb, or ovary
- High blood pressure
- High blood sugar
- Gall bladder disease
- Changes in thyroid hormone levels
- Enlargement of benign tumors
- Liver problems
Price
There is no price listed for this particular medication as it is prescription only. Price per customer will vary due to pharmacy and individual coverage.
Guarantee
No guarantee covers Activella, a commonality for prescription medication. Many herbal supplements offer money back guarantees.
Activella Menopause Support Conclusion
After reviewing information regarding Activella, several elements have arisen which should be of concern to those considering this product. The first element of concern is the medication’s benefits. While Activella does help to relieve hot flashes and vaginal discomfort, there are many other symptoms which Activella may not be able to relieve such as mood swings and fatigue. Because Activella does not provide complete relief, many symptoms will go untouched thus leaving many women with remaining discomforts that could inhibit normal activity.
A second concern of using Activella is the rather long list of side effects. Many of these side effects could be quite detrimental. The risks of this product may not outweigh the benefits.