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Tibolone vs Livial

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Tchouli
Tchouli

My prescription for tibolone now comes as a generic drug. I have for year been on the branded version Livial. I realise the change shouldn't matter, but I have felt far, far more tense since the change (now 4 months). Has anyone else had a similar experience?

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  • MrsMerm
    MrsMerm Tchouli

    Posted

    Hi Tchouli,

                      cheesygrin I'm answering because no one else has and doesn't it make you feel stupid when nobody bothers lol

    Hope some guru can help as I haven't taken either of these drugs

                     Sorry hun XXXX

    • Tchouli
      Tchouli MrsMerm

      Posted

      Oh that's OK thank you! I shall have to ask my GP at my next check up, I just wondered whether anyone else had had this problem.

      Very kind of you to reply!biggrin

  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch Tchouli

    Posted

    It is a known problem with some drugs. Not sure about this one though so yes ask the GP and try the pharmacist as well, particually one at Boots if you have abranch near
  • Tazchurch
    Tazchurch Tchouli

    Posted

    It is a known problem with some drugs. Not sure about this one though so yes ask the GP and try the pharmacist as well, particually one at Boots if you have abranch near
  • susan09185
    susan09185 Tchouli

    Posted

    Hi. I recently moved countries and as a result my new HRT prescription was generic. I was given Tibolona Aristo 2,5mg, same active ingredient as Livial but with disastrous consequences. Very quickly I noticed increase in frequency and intensity of hot flushes, feelings of anxiety and depression, increased appetite, decreased libido, increased dry eyes, feeling lethargic during the day and feeling as if I was “behind glass”, a bit disconnected. It was all quite scary as this is so not-me. I then realised it must be the new HRT as I’ve had similar symptoms on trial HRT before I was put on Livial, which of course is quite magical. I stopped taking the Tibolona and almost immediately regained my energy and positivity. I have been requested to give feedback to my gynaecologist and will do so this week. 
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