Climara Pro

Generic name:estradiol and levonorgestrel (transdermal) [ ess-tra-DY-ol-and-LEE-vo-nor-JESS-trell ]
Drug class:Sex hormone combinations

Medically reviewed by Drugs.com. Last updated on Sep 22, 2021.

What is Climara Pro?

Climara Pro is a skin patch containg estradiol and levonorgestrel. Estradiol is a form of estrogen, a female sex hormone that regulates many processes in the body. Levonorgestrel is a form of progesterone, a female hormone important for regulating ovulation and menstruation.

Climara Pro is used to treat menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, and to prevent osteoporosis (bone loss) in menopausal women.

Climara Pro may also be used for purposes other than those listed here.

Warnings

Do not use Climara Pro patches if you are pregnant.

You should not use Climara Pro if you have had a hysterectomy, or if you have any of the following conditions: liver disease, a bleeding disorder, unusual vaginal bleeding, a history of breast or uterine cancer, or if you have ever had a heart attack, stroke, a blood clot, if you will be having major surgery.

Using Climara Pro can increase your risk of blood clots, stroke, heart attack, or cancer of the breast, uterus, or ovaries. Estradiol and levonorgestrel should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia.

To be sure Climara Pro is helping your condition, you will need to have regular physical exams every 3 to 6 months. You may also need breast mammograms. It is important that you not miss any scheduled visits to your doctor. Call your doctor at any time if you have unusual vaginal bleeding.

Before taking this medicine

You should not use Climara Pro if you are allergic to estradiol or levonorgestrel, if you are pregnant, or if you have ever had:

• a stroke, heart attack, or blood clots;

• a bleeding disorder;

• liver disease;

• abnormal vaginal bleeding that a doctor has not checked;

• breast, uterine, or hormone-related cancer;

• a hysterectomy;

• or if you are pregnant.

Climara Pro should not be used to prevent heart disease, stroke, or dementia, because this medicine may actually increase your risk of developing these conditions.

To make sure Climara Pro is safe for you, tell your doctor if you have:

• heart disease;

• risk factors for coronary artery disease (such as diabetes, smoking, being overweight, having high blood pressure or high cholesterol, having a family history of coronary artery disease, or if you have had a hysterectomy);

• hereditary angioedema (an immune system disorder);

• kidney disease;

• gallbladder disease;

• asthma;

• epilepsy or other seizure disorder;

• migraines;

• lupus;

• endometriosis or uterine fibroid tumors;

• a thyroid disorder; or

• high levels of calcium in your blood.

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