What are some possible side effects of femara (letrozole)?

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Taking letrozole (femara) to help conceive... Bad side effects?

Answer 1

Hot flashes, etc.: The most common side effects of Femara (letrozole) include hot flashes, joint pain, headaches, back pain, and increased sweating. Less common side effects include nausea, vomiting, weight changes, and constipation. Despite this laundry list of possibilities, in reality, most people tolerate Femara (letrozole) very well.

Answer 2

Several: Besides the risks of allergic reactions with rashes, breathing problems or shock, the most common side effects are muscle aches, weakness, hand/foot pain, trigger fingers, fatigue and interference with the sex life. Other effects include nausea, bowel disturbance, loss of appetite, hypertension, elevated cholesterol, edema, weight gain, dry mouth, hot flushes, coughing, sob and rashes.

Answer 3

Hot Flashes: Generally speaking, Letrozole (femara) is very well-tolerated. The most common side effects include hot flashes, fatigue, joint pain, and headaches. Women with osteoporosis are at an even higher risk of fractures when taking letrozole, therefore, your doctor may prescribe another medication to treat osteoporosis.

Answer 4

HOT HOT Flashes: As an aromatase inhibitor- blocks estrogen synthesis- it shares the same se as Arimidex (anastrozole) , but is generally well tolerated --hot flashes, drenching sweats, fatigue, muscle aches - cramps -can not stand up easily from a sitting position, nausea diarrhea, versus constipation, headaches --- major disability is osteporosis so the need for calcium- vit. D -exercise, studies on ? Lipid changes.

Answer 5

HOT HOT Flashes: As an aromatase inhibitor- blocks estrogen synthesis- it shares the same se as Arimidex (anastrozole) , but is generally well tolerated --hot flashes, drenching sweats, fatigue, muscle aches - cramps -can not stand up easily from a sitting position, nausea diarrhea, versus constipation, headaches --- major disability is osteporosis so the need for calcium- vit. D -exercise, studies on ? Lipid changes.

Answer 6

HOT HOT Flashes: As an aromatase inhibitor- blocks estrogen synthesis- it shares the same se as Arimidex (anastrozole) , but is generally well tolerated --hot flashes, drenching sweats, fatigue, muscle aches - cramps -can not stand up easily from a sitting position, nausea diarrhea, versus constipation, headaches --- major disability is osteporosis so the need for calcium- vit. D -exercise, studies on ? Lipid changes.

Answer 7

HOT HOT Flashes: As an aromatase inhibitor- blocks estrogen synthesis- it shares the same se as Arimidex (anastrozole) , but is generally well tolerated --hot flashes, drenching sweats, fatigue, muscle aches - cramps -can not stand up easily from a sitting position, nausea diarrhea, versus constipation, headaches --- major disability is osteporosis so the need for calcium- vit. D -exercise, studies on ? Lipid changes.

Answer 8

Letrozole: http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/druginfo/meds/a698004.html if any concern, please see and discuss with your oncologist.

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