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Femara

Letrozole

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5
1.3  Effectiveness
8.2  Side Effects
1.8  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 21 Femara side effects and 1 Femara benefit.

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The active ingredient of Femara is letrozole, which is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor which works by inhibiting the synthesis of estrogen, mainly because estrogen is found to increase the growth of certain forms of breast cancer.

The inactive ingredients of Femara include, colloidal silicon dioxide, ferric oxide, hydroxypropyl methylcellulose, lactose monohydrate, magnesium stearate, maize starch, microcrystalline cellulose, polyethylene glycol, sodium starch glycolate, talc, and titanium dioxide.

Femara is recommeded as an adjuvant treatment methodology in postmenopausal women with hormone receptor positive early breast cancer.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Femara, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Blood Pressure 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Breathing 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Confidence 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Coordination/Motor Skills 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Digestion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Emotional Well-being 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Energy 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Eyesight 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Memory 0% 50% 50% 0% 0%
Mental Clarity 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Pain 50% 0% 50% 0% 0%
Patience 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Sexual Health 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Complexion 0% 0% 100% 0% 0%
Sleep 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Stress Level 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Commonly Reported Femara Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Diarrhea 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Fatigue 33.3% 33.3% 33.3% 0% 0%
Fever 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Genital Discomfort 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Headache 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 0% 33.3% 0% 66.7% 0%
Nausea 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Pain 0% 0% 66.7% 0% 33.3%
Skin Rash 33.3% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 0%
Vaginal Discharge 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Femara Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Armpit Discomfort 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Back Pain 50% 0% 0% 50% 0%
Chills 0% 100% 0% 0% 0%
Cough 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Dehydration / Thirst 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Dry Mouth 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Dry Skin 33.3% 66.7% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 0% 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 0% 33.3% 0% 33.3% 33.3%
Reduced Libido 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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