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Femara for Breast Cancer User Reviews (Page 2)

Femara has an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from a total of 32 reviews for the treatment of Breast Cancer. 44% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 22% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Femara

  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • July 25, 2015

"I have recently started taking Femara. The first few days were really tough. I had muscle pain and was very emotional, and horrible perineal dryness. I would cry about anything. These symptoms have pretty much gone away after day 4. Now after a month, my main side effects seem to be evening fatigue (I would really like to go to bed at 6:30 pm) and fuzzy thinking. During the first couple of days of taking this medicine, I had my doubts if I would continue, but now I think with time I will find ways to work around the side effects. They really aren't that bothersome."

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  • Gonzotx
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 2, 2018

"1.7 years, loss of hair, hot flashes, shoulder, elbow, hip pain, dry mouth, high cholesterol, high glucose, high BP...but if it keeps Cancer from returning the side effects, hopefully temporary, will have been worth it"

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 31, 2018

"Daily hot flashes and night sweats seem to be my worst side effects, especially when I'm hit with intense anxiety every time. My scalp is tender and I've had hair thinning. I also have pain in my joints. But I do not want the cancer to come back. Invasive lobular carcinoma. Bilateral mastectomy"

6 / 10
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  • Therese
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 16, 2021

"I was prescribed Letrozole by the Oncologist after breast cancer surgery. Exactly one year on this medication I started having arthritis, which progressed to full blown Rheumatoid Arthritis. The Oncologist refused to acknowledge a link, and insisted I stay on the medication for five years. Common sense told me that the medication interfered with my immune system. I will be on medication for the rest of my life, to control the RA, taking injections every three weeks. I am positive it is connected to the Letrozole."

9 / 10
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  • Jewelry...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • May 2, 2016

"Stg 2b or stg 3 according to onc nurse. Invasive lob cancer. One yr on letrozol.just had bone cancer scare but negative bone scan. Hot flashes, sweats, bone fracture, not injury. Some bleeding from genital tissues. Also had 10 lb weight loss. Anyone else with bleeding and weight loss? Lots of back pain, already had osteo earth."

8 / 10
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  • Conce...
  • Taken for 1 to 2 years
  • July 9, 2021

"Male had breast cancer removed. Lymph nodes clear, but started on this after I had a bad MRI for an eye issue. Started taking letrozole as insurance. Recently have been having more brain fog, unexplained black eye, yellow bruises on legs, and one on my arm. Will probably stop taking. Also just diagnosed with glaucoma like someone else here. Good luck. It seems this drug works for many, and doesn't fit for a lot too. Make up your own mind for what is best for you. Good luck."

3 / 10
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  • Inis
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 24, 2021

"Took Femara for 2 years+. Just saw my oncologist recently and she asked about the joint pain. It has been awful, my joint and muscle pain is excruciating sometimes. I am a young 61 who felt 85. No more snow skiing. Could barely get out of bed many days. Oncologist suggested I take a week off of it and if it improved the pain, she would prescribe Aromasin. Sure enough, pain all gone and now have been on Aromasin a week. Fingers crossed!"

4 / 10
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  • lmfau...
  • April 6, 2009

"For the past two years I've used Femara with no side effects at all, and still cancer-free for 5 years now."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 20, 2011

"My main concern was the memory loss. I could tolerate the hot flashes. The 'morning sickness' was undesired and difficult, but the memory loss is something I can't deal with."

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  • Notfe...
  • September 9, 2016

"Considering going off of it. Too many severe side effects such as painful hands and feet, tendinitis of wrists, weight gain."

1 / 10
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  • lkw
  • April 23, 2012

"I have been on Femara for 4 months. Hand pain and weight gain."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • March 24, 2009

"I am having tremors in hands and feet. Joint pain and general feeling of ill health. Cannot handle it."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • September 13, 2023

"I have been on Femara for 5 months so far for breast cancer. I will need to take it for 5 years. I have absolutely no side effects, in fact, I am feeling quite well. I hope it stays that way."

10 / 10
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