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I had a lump removed and went through radiation. Now the doctor wants me to take a cancer pill. I am not sure about this. You must take the pill for five years and there are a lot of side effects! Any suggestions?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
A cancer pill?? Is it an estrogen blocker??
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I have been on tamoxifen for two years. There are side effects but that is true for any medicine. For me it gives me the comfort that I am doing something to prevent a recurrence of the cancer.
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Hi everyone. I am 6 months past chemo and 3 months past radiation, on Femara for 5 years. I am having lots of bone pain and hot flashes. Is this a side effect of the Femara?
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Survivor since 2011-
anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
Yes chemo, femara, all these things works against your body. Just endure what ever
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anonymous
Stage 4 Patient
Yes, that is the main side effects of Femara you can get treatment to help ease the flushes, talk to your gp or oncologist they will help. I am on femara as well and the hot flushes were unbearable I used to take Effexor which helped ease heaps but gave me headaches so now take Clonodine. Good luck
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Is it ok to take Ic3 with femara?
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Just starting Femara. Anyone that hasn't had bad side effects ? You are a great group'!!! My long question disappeared.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Hi Jan,
I am in my 5th and final year of Femara. First and foremost the major side effect has been the debilitating hot flashes. They have become a bit less intense over the years but they have been the most significant side effect. Other side effects, weight gain, higher cholesterol,...
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I am in my 5th and final year of Femara. First and foremost the major side effect has been the debilitating hot flashes. They have become a bit less intense over the years but they have been the most significant side effect. Other side effects, weight gain, higher cholesterol, vaginal dryness, joint and muscle pain. That's the list I have had to live with. My insurance does not cover the cost of the drug and I am now ordering it out of a Canadian Pharmacy. The cost for 30 pills at an American Pharmacy is the cost for 100 pills out of the Canadian Pharmacy. If not for the Canadian Pharmacy, it would have been a struggle to pay for the drugs.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2003
Hi jan I too will be starting femara and have the same question as you will be following your question for answers.
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Femara for 4 months. Last 2 weeks flu-like symptoms. Anyone else had this?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Connie,
It can give you aches and pains all over your body like the flu. I just finished 5 years of Femara last month.... grateful for its help but so glad I am done with it. I still suffer from hot flashes and hope they eventually go away. My oncologist made an ominous statement.... he said,...1 comment 0Connie,
It can give you aches and pains all over your body like the flu. I just finished 5 years of Femara last month.... grateful for its help but so glad I am done with it. I still suffer from hot flashes and hope they eventually go away. My oncologist made an ominous statement.... he said, "I hope the hot flashes go away." Me too.... Hang in there and take care, Sharon -
anonymous
Survivor since 2012
Hi Connie, been on Femara since may. I have creepy feelings that come and go, depression that comes and goes, tired and achy that comes and goes. As long as it goes ,it's doable. Would be too scared not to use it. Exercise and general activity helps even when I don't feel like it . It's weird. Jo:-)
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Can't be on tamoxifen due to PE following tram flap surgery (age 42), now I have to take lupron shots and femara. Anyone else forced into menopause?
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I am 44 was forced into menopause at 43. My dad is on Lupron for prostate cancer. He has been on it for about 10 years- he is 74 now. He has some hot flashes. No bone problems. He has been on fosamax the whole time. Make sure they give you something for osteoporosis.
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anonymous
Learning About Breast Cancer
I haven't had periods since I started chemo in April. I'm not complaining either since I had heavy periods. I'm a little nervous to get the three month dose of lupron.
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What is your experience with generic femara ?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2007
Susie,
I took "Letrozole" which is the generic. I had to order it out of Canada because I could not afford the USA price. It also originated in Mumbai, India sent via either Switzerland or Germany. I have completed the 5 year program. It must have been working.... I had horrible hot flashes. ...2 comments 0Susie,
I took "Letrozole" which is the generic. I had to order it out of Canada because I could not afford the USA price. It also originated in Mumbai, India sent via either Switzerland or Germany. I have completed the 5 year program. It must have been working.... I had horrible hot flashes. Now that I have stopped taking, the hot flashes are going away.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
No problems!
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Started Femara w/Zoladex injections six weeks ago. The side effects--fatigue, dizzy spells, feeling flu-like, and hot flashes/night sweats. I need energy @ work. I feel too tired to exercise, and I've already put on weight. Any suggestions on how to cope?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
All of the post-treatment meds -- Femara, Tamoxifen, Aromasin, etc. -- have some side effects. I've been on all 3 of these and have had all of your symptoms! I don't know if I've ever found a way to settle all of the side effects, but the typical stuff -- sleep, exercise, diet -- helps.
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1 comment 1All of the post-treatment meds -- Femara, Tamoxifen, Aromasin, etc. -- have some side effects. I've been on all 3 of these and have had all of your symptoms! I don't know if I've ever found a way to settle all of the side effects, but the typical stuff -- sleep, exercise, diet -- helps.
Even if you feel too tired to exercise, force yourself to walk around the block or up and down the driveway. Keep a regular sleep schedule and get a mild sleeping pill if you need it. (Non-prescription med: Melatonin.) Eat the right stuff so your metabolism is balanced and be sure to drink plenty of water.
Like I said, the symptoms never have gone away completely. I think I'm just used to them by now!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
I know this was from a few months ago, but I just wanted to say that was my experience with Femara as well. It felt like I had the flu, to the point I could barely get out of bed. The second one caused headaches, but so far the third one has oonly caused increased appetite, which I can work...
Comment 1I know this was from a few months ago, but I just wanted to say that was my experience with Femara as well. It felt like I had the flu, to the point I could barely get out of bed. The second one caused headaches, but so far the third one has oonly caused increased appetite, which I can work with, and live with.
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I have started on Femara . Thought I was supposed to take at bedtime, but was awake all night. When is the best time to take it? Does it make breasts hurt ?
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anonymous
Survivor since 2011
Take it in the morning.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
I took it at every possible time and it made no difference. Dr put me on restoril at bedtime and I rest now. Feel so much better in the morning. Took it for a year and a half but had to get off of it. On aromasin now. Still couldn't sleep without help.
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Has anybody on Femara had issues with itchy or irritated eyes? Thanks!
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anonymous
Survivor since 2012
It made my dry eyes drier.
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anonymous
Survivor since 2013
Yes.
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