Activella and Hyperhidrosis - a phase IV clinical study of FDA data

Summary:

Hyperhidrosis is reported as a side effect among people who take Activella (estradiol; norethindrone acetate), especially for people who are female, 50-59 old, have been taking the drug for 5 - 10 years also take Hydrochlorothiazide, and have Depression.

The phase IV clinical study analyzes which people have Hyperhidrosis when taking Activella. It is created by eHealthMe based on reports of 1,837 people who have side effects when taking Activella from the FDA, and is updated regularly.

What is Activella?

Activella has active ingredients of estradiol; norethindrone acetate. It is often used in menopause. eHealthMe is studying from 1,971 Activella users. Check the latest studies of Activella.

What is Hyperhidrosis?

Hyperhidrosis (abnormally increased sweating) is found to be associated with 2,539 drugs and 3,546 conditions by eHealthMe. Check the latest studies of Hyperhidrosis.

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On Sep, 02, 2026

1,837 people reported to have side effects when taking Activella.
Among them, 12 people (0.65%) have Hyperhidrosis.

Could Activella cause Hyperhidrosis?

Among these 12 people:

How long have people been on Activella when they have Hyperhidrosis? *

  • < 1 month: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 6 months: 0.0 %
  • 6 - 12 months: 0.0 %
  • 1 - 2 years: 0.0 %
  • 2 - 5 years: 0.0 %
  • 5 - 10 years: 100 %
  • 10+ years: 0.0 %

What is the gender of people who have Hyperhidrosis when taking Activella? *

  • female: 100 %
  • male: 0.0 %

What is the age of people who have Hyperhidrosis when taking Activella? *

  • 0-1: 0.0 %
  • 2-9: 0.0 %
  • 10-19: 0.0 %
  • 20-29: 0.0 %
  • 30-39: 0.0 %
  • 40-49: 0.0 %
  • 50-59: 100 %
  • 60+: 0.0 %

What are other drugs people take besides Activella? *

  1. Zyrtec: 3 people, 25.00%
  2. Effexor Xr: 3 people, 25.00%
  3. Hydrochlorothiazide: 3 people, 25.00%
  4. Seroquel: 2 people, 16.67%
  5. Altace: 2 people, 16.67%
  6. Ativan: 2 people, 16.67%
  7. Clonazepam: 2 people, 16.67%
  8. Depo-Medrol: 2 people, 16.67%
  9. Lexapro: 2 people, 16.67%
  10. Lithium Carbonate: 2 people, 16.67%

What are other side effects people have besides Hyperhidrosis? *

  1. Dizziness: 5 people, 41.67%
  2. Abdominal Pain Upper: 4 people, 33.33%
  3. Hot Flush (sudden feelings of heat): 4 people, 33.33%
  4. Insomnia (sleeplessness): 4 people, 33.33%
  5. Tremor (trembling or shaking movements in one or more parts of your body): 4 people, 33.33%
  6. Drug Withdrawal Syndrome (interfere with normal social, occupational, or other functioning. are not due to another medical condition, drug use, or discontinuation): 4 people, 33.33%
  7. Panic Disorder: 3 people, 25.00%
  8. Depression: 3 people, 25.00%
  9. Crying: 3 people, 25.00%
  10. Weight Increased: 3 people, 25.00%

What are the existing conditions these people have? *

  1. Depression: 3 people, 25.00%
  2. Pain: 2 people, 16.67%
  3. Bipolar Disorder (mood disorder): 2 people, 16.67%
  4. Nausea And Vomiting: 1 person, 8.33%
  5. Nausea (feeling of having an urge to vomit): 1 person, 8.33%
  6. Menopausal Symptoms: 1 person, 8.33%
  7. High Blood Pressure: 1 person, 8.33%

* Approximation only. Some reports may have incomplete information.

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How severe was Hyperhidrosis and when was it recovered:

Expand to all the drugs that have ingredients of estradiol; norethindrone acetate:

Sub-studies by gender and age:

Female: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

Male: 0-1 2-9 10-19 20-29 30-39 40-49 50-59 60+

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How the study uses the data?

The study uses data from the FDA. It is based on estradiol; norethindrone acetate (the active ingredients of Activella) and Activella (the brand name). Other drugs that have the same active ingredients (e.g. generic drugs) are not considered. Dosage of drugs is not considered in the study.

How to use the study?

DO NOT STOP MEDICATIONS without first consulting your doctor. If there are any serious or long term adverse effects discovered in the study, discuss the study with your doctor to ensure that proper medication management will be in place if applicable.

Who is eHealthMe?

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