Community Conversation => Transitioning => Hormone replacement therapy => Topic started by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 12:44:31 AM Return to Full Version
Title: 17b Estradiol
Post by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 12:44:31 AM
Post by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 12:44:31 AM
Can all 17B estradiol pills be taken sublingually? I have been taking Estrofem sublingually and it's been doing really well. However when I filled my current prescription I got generic estradiol. I'm wondering if the new estradiol I got can be taken sublingually like Estrofem can?
Title: Re: 17b Estradiol
Post by: Flan on November 07, 2011, 12:49:31 AM
Post by: Flan on November 07, 2011, 12:49:31 AM
short version: yes
less short version: depends on the make, some dissolve better then others
less short version: depends on the make, some dissolve better then others
Title: Re: 17b Estradiol
Post by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 12:53:29 AM
Post by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 12:53:29 AM
The manufacturer is Barr.. I'd tell u the identifier code but I'm afraid I'd be violating the "no dosage" clause lol!
It's a lil more chalky after dissolving than Estrofem was. IDK if that means anything. However I can (usually) keep all of it under my tongue until it is fully dissolved.
It's a lil more chalky after dissolving than Estrofem was. IDK if that means anything. However I can (usually) keep all of it under my tongue until it is fully dissolved.
Title: Re: 17b Estradiol
Post by: AbraCadabra on November 07, 2011, 01:11:24 AM
Post by: AbraCadabra on November 07, 2011, 01:11:24 AM
BTW I use "EstroPause" 1/3 less cost then EstroFem, and being Estradiol valerate.
Also a little more chalky but works just fine sublingual also.
So, my short version: Yes, it will work.
Axelle
Also a little more chalky but works just fine sublingual also.
So, my short version: Yes, it will work.
Axelle
Title: Re: 17b Estradiol
Post by: JennX on November 07, 2011, 07:34:15 AM
Post by: JennX on November 07, 2011, 07:34:15 AM
Quote from: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 12:53:29 AM
The manufacturer is Barr.. I'd tell u the identifier code but I'm afraid I'd be violating the "no dosage" clause lol!
It's a lil more chalky after dissolving than Estrofem was. IDK if that means anything. However I can (usually) keep all of it under my tongue until it is fully dissolved.
Yes... Barr is micronized Estradiol (same brand I take) and it can be taken sublingually (under-the-tongue).
Here's more info: http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=37695#nlm34089-3 (http://dailymed.nlm.nih.gov/dailymed/drugInfo.cfm?id=37695#nlm34089-3)
As long as the Estradiol is "micronized" it can be taken sublingually... regardless of the brand.
BTW: Barr Labs was recently acquired by Teva Pharmaceuticals... your next refill may come in a different bottle.
Title: Re: 17b Estradiol
Post by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 10:09:19 PM
Post by: Alainaluvsu on November 07, 2011, 10:09:19 PM
Lovely, tyall for the answer!!