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Femara User Reviews & Ratings (Page 3)

Femara has an average rating of 6.8 out of 10 from a total of 66 reviews on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 17% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Femara

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

For Breast Cancer "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."

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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • March 13, 2021

For Breast Cancer, Adjuvant "Bone pain, trigger fingers, joint pain, hip pain+++, wrists /thumbs repeated tendonitis, low energy. From Anastrozole to letrozole issues persist worse over time. Still on it, but had to stop working. Managing to stay on as benefit out weighs risk"

6 / 10
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  • Impro...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • January 19, 2020

"I finished IV chemo in April for Stage III ovarian cancer metastasized to omentium & colon! Age 40 when dx, said I would be on something rest of my life! I sleep all day and somedays I have not left the bed! If we are out as a family (I have an 11 yr old)...then if its past like 5PM I literally can't hold my head up bc of so being so tired. It makes me want to eat everything in sight. I can't leave an accurate star review since I'm not out long enough to see if recurrence"

8 / 10
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  • Mrs...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • November 11, 2021

For Female Infertility "I used Femara in March 2021 after TTC for 7years, after first cycle I got pregnant. Then sadly had a miscarriage at 10 weeks. Currently on my 2nd cycle and period is due tomorrow. Will wait another week before I take a test. Good luck to all of us."

9 / 10
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  • Inis
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 24, 2021

For Breast Cancer "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!"

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  • Stacey
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • April 25, 2023

For Breast Cancer, Adjuvant "I have been doing fine with it and have not had any serious issues except for the common side effects like blurred vision and other minimal problems which I cannot link to the medication. I am healthy and doing well so far. I hope the good effect of using this medication along with a whole-food plant-based diet with the occasional cheat treats will continue to help me fight off breast cancer and its spread."

8 / 10
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  • Happy...
  • Taken for less than 1 month
  • April 23, 2014

For Female Infertility "I struggled with getting pregnant due to infertility. I also only have one fallopian tube. First round of fertility treatment on this medication worked!! Now I have a happy 3-month-old!!"

10 / 10
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  • Megzie
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 18, 2014

For Female Infertility "I struggled with infertility for years. Two months on this medicine and we were pregnant, and I now have a healthy 4-year-old."

10 / 10
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  • lmfau...
  • April 6, 2009

For Breast Cancer "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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  • Lucydog
  • March 12, 2012

For Breast Cancer, Adjuvant "I have been on Femara for five years now. I have had some side effects like dizziness and slight joint pain. All in all, if it keeps breast cancer away, I am happy to take the medication."

10 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • September 20, 2011

For Breast Cancer "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

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

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  • lkw
  • April 23, 2012

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

8 / 10
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  • jkique
  • November 30, 2010

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "Had to get off of this. I still work and could not get past the 'brain fog' and severe joint pain."

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  • Anonymous
  • March 24, 2009

For Breast Cancer "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

For Breast Cancer "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."

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  • Louise...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • July 8, 2023

For Breast Cancer, Adjuvant "Changed to Femara after 18 months on Letrozole Accord (Generic) and really still feel just the same. Aches, joint pain, muscle pain, etc. Was hoping to feel a little different."

5 / 10
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