Drug details

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system)

type of Estrogen Derivatives

Minivelle (estradiol transdermal system) is a form of the female hormone estrogen, used to treat moderate to severe vasomotor symptoms due to menopause.

This drug may have the following side effects:
  • nausea,
  • headache,
  • vomiting,
  • indigestion,
  • runny or stuffy nose,
  • constipation,
  • joint pain,
  • weight changes,
  • depression,
  • weight gain,
  • insomnia,
  • anxiety,
  • back pain,
  • flu symptoms,
  • upper respiratory tract infection,
  • bloating,
  • changes in menstrual periods,
  • skin redness or irritation at the application site,
  • breast tenderness,
  • neck pain,
  • pain in the extremities,
  • hot flashes, and
  • high blood pressure.
The following drugs are related to Minivelle, either as a replacement or used together:
  • Aromasin (exemestane)
  • Atelvia (risedronate sodium delayed-release tablets)
  • Boniva (ibandronate sodium)
  • Boniva Injection (ibandronate sodium injection)
  • Climara (estradiol transdermal)
  • Climara Pro (estradiol, levonorgestrel transdermal)
  • Estratest (esterified estrogens and methyltestosterone)
  • EstroGel (estradiol gel)
  • Evista (raloxifene)
  • Femara (letrozole)
  • Forteo (teriparatide (rdna origin) injection)