Femara Side Effects
Femara | letrozole has been shown to cause side effects such as
- weakening or thinning of bones
- bone and joint pain
- drowsiness
- dizziness
- raised cholesterol levels
- hot flashes
- weight gain
- nausea
- vomiting
- swelling of the hands, feet, or ankles
- diarrhea or constipation
- trouble sleeping
- vaginal bleeding
- breast pain
- rash or dry skin
- cough
- fever
Warnings & Recalls for Femara
- Those with a medical history of high cholesterol, osteoporosis, stroke or blood clots, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney or liver problems should not use this medication without consulting a healthcare physician.
- Femara has received a pregnancy Category D and should not be used while pregnant or breastfeeding as this medication can be harmful to an unformed fetus or newborn.
- Those taking Femara should not attempt to conceive while using this medication.
Femara Treatment and Use
Femara | letrozole is a nonsteroidal aromatose inhibitor manufactured by Novartis, and distributed as an oral tablet. Femara works to decrease estrogen levels produced in women who have experienced menopause, and slows the growth of certain kinds of breast cancer that feed on estrogen.
Femara has been approved for the treatment of
- Advanced breast cancer that has improved after anti-estrogen therapy
- Early stages of breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have previously used tamoxifen after surgery
- Initial stages of hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer after surgery, chemotherapy, or radiation to reduce the risk of cancer returning
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Author:
Lainee Hooks
Posted on May 20, 2012
