Tibolone long term?
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Hi Girls,
I have been taking Tibolone for 7 years, and there has always been fors and against taking them. I would like to share my pesonal experience, I was told by my Doctor to try and wean myself off them as I had hit that crucial stahe of 5 years where they do not recommend that you take them any further! I did what they asked and for three months I reduced to half per day, recommended rather than one every other day, I have to admit I managed well, didn't really have a huge impact, so I thought I would try half every other day to reduce it further, within a week, my symptoms came back with a vengeance, I felt generally unwell, my bones hurt, headaches, mood swings and panic, it was horrific, so on that basis I spoke to my Gp and I have restarted my Livial, one per day, to say that these tablets change my life is an understatement, for me personally the beefits far outway the supposed risks, I am happy I will take them for many years to come as long as you are checked I really don't see why you should suffer if you don't have to? Good Luck to you all and I hope that this post will at least make you feel a bit more relaxed. My Gp said that some women can manage after 5 years of HRT but some need it up until ten years depending on the severity of your symptoms, All Gp's are different, I think they just have to stand on the side of caution as with any drugs, For me, no-one knows my body like me, and if it makes me feel well and able to function normally then I am all for it, Tibolone for me has been a lifesaver and long may it be prescribed for us Girls.
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KatyE karen96338
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Hi Karen!
Thanks for your post, I found it very reassuring. I'm 67 and have been on Tibolone for around 9-10 years and doing well on it. I get my prescription 6 monthly when I meet with the practice nurse who generally asks me if I check my breasts regularly and takes my blood pressure. But I wondered what you meant when you said "as long as you are checked" as I have wondered if I should be getting other checks such as cervical smears etc.
i'd be grateful for any advice in this.
Thanks again and best wishes!