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Hi this is my first post and I have a question about the recent change in my prescription for Tibolone 2.5mg tablets. I had been taking Livial 2.5mg tablets for 6+ years (manufactured by Merck Sharp & Dohme Limited) and recently my Doctor prescribed a change to Glenmark Generics (Europe) Ltd. It may just be a coincidence but I have noticed in the past 2-3 months an increase in my menopausal symptoms e.g. itchy skin, aching joints, headaches, brittle hair, watery eyes, sleeplessness and wondered if there might be a difference due to the manufacturer. Has any other lady had their prescription changed recently? Have you been having an increase in symptoms? Thanks and look forward to any replies.
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The Locum who had inadvertently changed my medication said that the drugs were exactly the same, but I think we can despute this, having suffered the return of our symptoms. They are the same dose of Tibolone but their effects are quite different.
I am going back on Livial today & will report in a couple of weeks.
Rosy
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Unfortunately, my doctor, in requesting a repeat prescription has manifested itself in a new type of Tibolone manufactured by a Dutch company & sold under licence in the UK by Lexon. I'm going back to the chemist today to try to swap them for Livial by Mercks.
I'll let you know what happens.
We should stick it out and demand the make that suits us. A chemist that I spoke to said that the Tibolone dose may be the same, but the other ingredients in each pill are different and that may inhibit your body's uptake.
Rosy
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