{"id":52417,"date":"2022-06-29T09:19:36","date_gmt":"2022-06-29T13:19:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/?p=52417"},"modified":"2026-08-06T19:31:41","modified_gmt":"2026-08-06T23:31:41","slug":"estradiol-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.singlecare.com\/blog\/estradiol-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"Estradiol alternatives: What can I take instead of estradiol?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Estradiol<\/a>, a form of estrogen, is a medication available in a variety of dosage forms. Estradiol is primarily prescribed to treat the symptoms of menopause<\/a> or to prevent bone loss (osteoporosis) in postmenopausal women. However, oral estradiol treatment may not be appropriate for every woman due to its risk of blood clots and certain cancers. Alternatives to oral estradiol include topical estradiol, symptom-relief medications, lifestyle changes, and supplements.<\/p>\n\t\t\t

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Related: <\/b>What is estradiol?<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n

What can I take instead of estradiol?<\/h2>\n

The appropriate alternative to estradiol depends on the condition you are treating. Some therapies may only be indicated for a specific condition. For example, some antidepressants<\/a> have been shown to help with hot flashes, also known as \u201cflushes,\u201d but they would not play a role in preventing bone loss after menopause. For this reason, there will be no one answer that suits every patient.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Several categories of drugs have been shown to help alleviate hot flashes, including certain antidepressants, blood pressure<\/a> medications, and seizure medications<\/a>. Drugs such as bisphosphonates<\/a> are used to treat osteoporosis. Many lifestyle changes and adaptations can help minimize the impact of menopause.\u00a0<\/p>\n

This is not intended to serve as medical advice. You should speak to your healthcare provider before stopping estradiol and consider all alternatives.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
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Compare estradiol alternatives<\/h3>\n<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n

Drug name<\/b><\/td>\nPrice without insurance of brand-name drug\u00a0<\/b><\/td>\nSingleCare price<\/b><\/td>\nSavings options<\/b><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estradiol tablets<\/td>\n$12 for 30, 1mg tablets<\/td>\n$5 for 30, 1 mg tablets of generic estradiol at Walmart<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Vivelle-Dot (estradiol patch)<\/td>\n$206 for 1, 8 twice-weekly patch box<\/td>\n$57 for 1, 8 twice-weekly patch box of generic Vivelle-Dot at Walmart<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Estrace (estradiol vaginal cream)<\/td>\n$453 for 1, 42.5 gm of 0.1 mg\/gm tube of cream<\/td>\n$33 for 1, 42.5 gm of 0.1 mg\/gm tube of generic Estrace cream at Walmart<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Paxil CR<\/p>\n

(paroxetine)<\/td>\n

$372 for 30, 25 mg tablets<\/td>\n$18 for 30, 25 mg tablets of generic Paxil CR at Kroger<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Neurontin (gabapentin)<\/td>\n$802 for 90, 300 mg capsules<\/td>\n$9 for 90, 300 mg capsules of generic Neurontin at Kroger<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Catapres (clonidine)<\/td>\n$597 for 1, 4 weekly patch box<\/td>\n$40 for 1, 4 weekly patch box of generic Catapres at CVS Pharmacy<\/td>\nSee latest prices<\/a><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

Top 5 estradiol alternatives<\/h2>\n

1. Vivelle Dot (estradiol) transdermal patches<\/h3>\n

Transdermal estradiol<\/a> is more effective than a placebo at reducing the frequency and severity of hot flashes in menopausal women. While there has been some belief that transdermal estrogen does not carry the same risk as an oral therapy, some evidence<\/a> shows that the risk vs benefit of oral and transdermal therapy is similar. Vivelle Dot patches provide consistent hormone delivery and only need to be changed twice weekly.<\/p>\n

2. Estrace 0.01% (estradiol) vaginal cream<\/h3>\n

Menopause often causesvaginal dryness or atrophy. For patients whose menopausal symptoms may be limited to vaginal symptoms, the cream may be a great alternative to oral therapy since it is applied locally. Keep in mind that women cannot purchase estrogen vaginal cream over the counter, it can only be obtained with a prescription. Products advertised as OTC estrogen cream do not contain true estrogen.\u00a0<\/p>\n

3. Brisdelle (paroxetine)<\/h3>\n

Brisdelle (paroxetine mesylate<\/a>) is the only antidepressant that is Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved to treat hot flashes<\/a> in menopausal women. Brisdelle is a selective serotonin reuptake inhibitor (SSRI)<\/a> and is a non-hormonal treatment option. There is no increased risk of breast cancer with Brisdelle, however, it has other risks, such as serotonin syndrome, sexual dysfunction, and abnormal bleeding.<\/p>\n

4. Neurontin (gabapentin)<\/h2>\n

Neurontin<\/a> (gabapentin) helps to alleviate hot flashes<\/a> in menopausal women, though its use is considered to be \u201coff-label.\u201d Off-label<\/a> use refers to using a treatment that the FDA has not officially approved for that indication. Gabapentin is a viable, nonhormonal alternative to estradiol.<\/p>\n

5. Clonidine<\/h3>\n

Catapres<\/a>, also known as clonidine<\/a>, is also a drug used off-label in the treatment of hot flashes. It has been shown to decrease the frequency<\/a> of hot flashes in postmenopausal women. Clonidine is a medication traditionally used to treat high blood pressure. Because of this, it can cause lightheadedness and dizziness, which can increase the risk of a fall. Blood pressure should be monitored while on Catapres.<\/p>\n

Natural alternatives to estradiol<\/h2>\n

There are a variety of natural alternatives and supplements that may help alleviate menopausal symptoms.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Certain foods, such as soybeans and flax seeds, contain phytoestrogens, which are compounds that may have small estrogen-like effects.<\/p>\n

While there is no \u201cnatural\u201d estrogen, some over-the-counter herbal supplements claim to help relieve menopausal symptoms. Some are advertised as \u201cOTC estrogen,\u201d but they do not contain true estrogen, and there is limited evidence to support their effectiveness. Black cohosh, a Native American herb, and evening primrose oil (EPO) are also thought to be helpful, but research on their effectiveness is mixed. Anecdotal evidence<\/a> from menopausal women suggests supplements are helpful as an estrogen alternative in relieving symptoms. You should speak to your prescriber about all of your health conditions before starting any supplement or herbal treatments.<\/p>\n

How to switch to an estradiol alternative<\/h2>\n

If you are just beginning to have menopausal symptoms, you and your prescriber will need to sit down and do a thorough health and family history to determine if initiating estrogen therapy is the right plan for you. Some patients are safe candidates for hormonal replacement therapy (HRT), and HRT can be an effective way to manage menopausal symptoms.<\/p>\n

If you are not a candidate for hormonal treatment options or just desire to treat your menopausal symptoms with non-hormonal therapy, speak to your healthcare provider about the alternatives that could be appropriate for you. Many non-hormonal treatment options are generic and available at relatively low cost. You can browse<\/a> SingleCare\u2019s drug coupons to find the best pricing on estrogen alternatives and save up to 80% off the retail price. SingleCare is free to use and available to everyone. Registered members can save even more, and it’s fast and free to join<\/a>.<\/p>\n

RELATED: <\/b>Estrogen costs and coupons<\/b><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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