Comparing Fulvestrant vs Letrozole
Fulvestrant | Letrozole |
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Fulvestrant | Letrozole |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Breast Cancer - Metastatic, Breast Cancer. fulvestrant may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Letrozole is a treatment that may be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women and also to increase the chance of ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome... View more |
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More about Fulvestrant | More about Letrozole | ||||||||
Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||
Fulvestrant has an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from a total of 52 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 27% reported a negative effect. |
Letrozole has an average rating of 6.5 out of 10 from a total of 358 ratings on Drugs.com. 49% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 23% reported a negative effect. |
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Side Effects | |||||||||
See also: fulvestrant side effects in more detail. |
See also: letrozole side effects in more detail. |
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Generic Availability | |||||||||
N/A |
Lower cost generic |
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Pricing and Coupons * Prices are without insurance | |||||||||
We could not find an exact match for this medicine. Try searching the Price Guide directly. |
View all letrozole prices |
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Dosage Forms Available | |||||||||
N/A |
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Brand Names | |||||||||
Faslodex | Femara | ||||||||
Half Life The half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||
960 hours |
48 hours |
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CSA Schedule ** View glossary of terms | |||||||||
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category | |||||||||
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions | |||||||||
A total of 3 drugs are known to interact with fulvestrant:
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A total of 112 drugs are known to interact with letrozole:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions | |||||||||
First Approval Date | |||||||||
N/A |
July 25, 1997 |
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WADA Class View World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. | |||||||||
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Patient resources | |||||||||
Professional Resources | |||||||||
Related Treatment Guide | |||||||||
** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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