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        			    November 8, 2009 - 6:36pm			  			

			
			
Just started taking Femara after taking Arimidex for a year..

Does anyone know the side effects  and when they usually start...


Angie


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November 8, 2009 - 7:51pm

			
Sorry Angie, I have never
			
Sorry Angie, I have never taken it, but, I know some here have and will reply to you.  


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November 8, 2009 - 9:50pm

			
check this out
			
http://www.breastcancer.org/treatment/hormonal/comp_chart.jsp



			
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November 8, 2009 - 11:04pm

			
Femara
			
I've been on Femara for about 6 weeks, and so far I'm fine on it. Its being used to shrink my tumors so I can have surgery. My onc told my side effects might include hot flashes,joint pain, fatigue, nausea, weight gain and then there are serious side effects that all drugs carry. Since I have diabetes, High blood pressure, asthma and fibromyalgia I already feel tired and have body pain, so for the most part I haven't experienced anything out of the ordinary. Maybe I haven't been on Femara long enough for side effects to sit in.

Best wishes and hope you don't have any side effects. I hear Femara is a good therapy. Others here on this site may be able to help you more.



			
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November 9, 2009 - 1:49pm

			
I am not on it, but, I want
			
I am not on it, but, I want to wish you good luck!


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November 9, 2009 - 7:40pm

			
I am not on Femara either,
			
I am not on Femara either, but, I hope it works for you.  Let us know.


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November 9, 2009 - 11:17pm

			
Femara
			
I've been on Femara for nearly 3 months.  So far the side effects are mostly hot flashes and night sweats.  Occasionally, I experience a momentary light headedness.  While I don't wish to have any more serious side effects,  I'm prepared to deal with whatever comes as long as the Femara keeps doing what it's supposed to do.    



			
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November 10, 2009 - 2:46pm

			
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All of the aromatase inhibitors (femara, aromisin, arimidex) can cause joint pain and fatigue.  Everyone's reactions and side effects are different.  I take arimidex and switched to taking it in the evening as opposed to morning because I felt tired and achy.  I've done much better with the PM dose.  I had neck pain (like a crick in my neck) off and on for about a month, but that has disappeared.  For me, there was a definite adjustment period.  I have been on arimidex since April and am now doing well on it.  Hang in there!



			
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