Femara

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Letrozole, sold under the brand name Femara (by Novartis[2]) among others, is an aromatase inhibitor which is used in the treatment of hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery. It was patented in 1986 and approved for medical use in 1996.[3] .mw-parser-output .toclimit-2 .toclevel-1 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-3 .toclevel-2 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-4 .toclevel-3 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-5 .toclevel-4 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-6 .to...

I am taking letrozole and have now been put on digoxin are there any known side effects. I need to take these as I have breast cancer and also atrial fibulation. I am on quite a lot of other medication for the likes of menieres disease also thyroid problems and I suffer with m.e.. Can you help please? ## Hello, Angela! How are you doing? I didn't find any interactions listed between the Femara and Digoxin, but it's always best to check with your doctor or pharmacist to be certain. Learn more Femara details here. Learn more Digoxin details here. I certainly wish you the best with the breast cancer and hope you beat it! Did you have any questions I can help with regarding your other medications?

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I am a 3 year breast cancer survivor taking Femara everyday. One on my side effects however is weight gain. I have gained about 30 pounds in 3 years, Can I take sensa ## Have you consulted your doctor? Sensa is listed as being a natural weight loss supplement, but that means it isn't actually proven to work, nor is it tested for interactions and safety with other medications, such as the Femara. Thus, your doctor would really be the best person to advise you in this matter.

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which is stronger femara or Soma muscle relaxers? ## Femara is not a muscle relaxant, Femara contains the active ingredient Letrozole, it is a nonsteroidal aromatase inhibitor that is most commonly used to treat hormonally responsive breast cancer. Soma contains the active ingredient Carisoprodol and it is a muscle relaxant, it works well for some people, but not for all. Was there some other medication you were thinking, rather than Femara?

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My mother is a cancer survivor and currently taking Femara. She also takes Meprobamate, Simvastatin, Fluticasone Propionate, Plavix, Omeprazole, Coreg, Digoxin, Zestril, Zyrtec and Aleve. I am shocked at how many drugs being prescribed by several different doctors. How can I makes sense of all of this with so many doctors involved. Are there any reactions I should be concerned with. Thank you. ## I am also a cancer survivor. Your mother needs to get clean of all these meds unless she has high blood presure. She is doing more harm then good. She needs to detox, eat well and step aside from all these advertised drugs. ## No one should stop any prescribed medication, without their doctor's approval. Doings so risks experiencing serious, and possibly fatal, physical harm. LaurieAnn, are...

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Letrozole, sold under the brand name Femara (by Novartis[2]) among others, is an aromatase inhibitor which is used in the treatment of hormonally-responsive breast cancer after surgery. It was patented in 1986 and approved for medical use in 1996.[3] .mw-parser-output .toclimit-2 .toclevel-1 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-3 .toclevel-2 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-4 .toclevel-3 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-5 .toclevel-4 ul,.mw-parser-output .toclimit-6 .to...

I just received letrozole 2.5 mg tablets (generic for Femara) which are supposed to be yellow but are a mauve color not yellow? They are round shaped with N stamped on 1st side & L on the 2nd side. I am concerned about the color. these pills were produced by Breckenridge co. ## Our listings also say they should be yellow. The color, however, doesn't actually mean anything, so the company may have changed it, but I'd suggest double checking with your pharmacy to be certain. Have you contacted them to ask? ## MY tabs are also peach or a more mauve color, FROM BRECKINRIDGE! I tried to send them a question but only pharmacists and doctors can question them. Very irresponsible of this company to not update their description.

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Ordered Femara(letrizole) from UK. I received odd shaped white pill with v design on one side and scored on other side. Im just skeptical as to what this really is?! It also came in a packaged marked "Bone Strength." Maybe just to pass customs?? Not sure....any help would be awesome! ## Hi, Gypsy! How are you? I tried doing some searching for this, but I'm not finding anything. Did you try contacting the place your ordered from to ask them about it? Does anyone know anything about these? I'll keep searching and post back, when I have information for you.

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For the first time I took a tablet called letrozole which is generic for Femara 2.5 mg. It is yellowish in color and I called the manufacturer before taking since i have a pretty serious reaction to yellow dye #5 and they assured me the color was from ferrous oxide not yellow dye. An hour after taking the tablet, I had lip swelling and rash across shoulders and back. Took a benadryl and went to bed. Some difficulty in swallowing for the next few days and a rash that didn't clear for 4 days. Lips still peeling and raw. Because I need to take this tablet to prevent recurrence of breast cancer, I am concerned and ready to try another tab without the yellow color. Wondering if this would be a safe idea. ## Glad the pharmacy and the Oncologist have ordered a new generic for Femera. Hopin...

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I am prescribed Lestrozole 2.5mg for breast cancer made by Femara. The only problem is that when I get my prescription it is always a different make. At the moment I have Actavis, but I would rather have the Femara which was prescribed from the hospital. ## HI, Flower! Do you have a problem with the generic ones? I'm not sure what the policy is where you're located, so I'd suggest talking to your pharmacist/chemist and asking them if you can get the name brand, or if you have to take a generic. I know in the U.S. much of it depends on your insurance and what it covers, for instance in most cases you have to take the generics. Learn more Femara details here.

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Triangular white Pill With CG On One Side And V shape on The Other ## Hello, The closest match I've been able to find is Femara (2.5 mg). It is a round yellow pill with a "CG" imprint on one side and "FV" on the other. Femara belongs to the drug classes aromatase inhibitors, and hormones/antineoplastics and is used in the treatment of breast cancer (metastatic and adjuvant) and female infertility. Manufacturer: Novartis Pharmaceuticals National Drug Code (NDC): 00078-0249 You can learn more about this drug on the page for Femara Details Perhaps you have a similar medication that was manufactured by a different company? ## If it is white, it is Cataflam, a non-steroidal anti-inflammatory (NSAID). ## I need help identifying a drug with CG on one side and V on the other...

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found this pill dont know what it is?? small round and organge pill with FV on one side and CG on the other any ideas??? ## This is a 2.5mg Femara tablet, which contains the active ingredient Letrozole, it is used to treat hormonally responsive breast cancer. Side effects may include: nausea, dizziness, hot flashes and fatigue. Learn more: Is there anything else I can help you with?

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I would like to hear from other users of Arimidex about their personal experience. For example bone pain, hot flashes or any other related side effects. What are their personal experiences? ## What have you done to relieve the bone pain. I was started on Femara and it is worse. My legs ache no swelling and heat or ice doesnt help or anti-inflamatories. Tylenol seems best. ## I've been experiencing leg pain, bone and muscle for about two weeks. I have an appt. tomorrow to discuss with my oncologist. ## I've been taking Arimidex for 4 years and a half. Side effects: Hair got thinner, muscle pain, lost of appetite some days. At first I complained to my oncologist and asked him, if I was his wife, would he prescribed it? He said no doubt about it, you have between 5 to 6% chance of ...

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Femara 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: FV;CG ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 0078-0249-15 ## Active Ingredients: Letrozole

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Femara 2.5 mg Oral Tablet by Physicians Total Care, Inc. ## Markings: FV;CG ## Shape: Round ## Color: Yellow ## Package Codes: 54868-4151-0 ## Active Ingredients: Letrozole

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Kisqali Femara Co-pack Kit by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: FV;CG RIC;NVR ## Shape: Round ## Package Codes: 0078-0909-61 ## Active Ingredients: Letrozole and Ribociclib

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Kisqali Femara Co-pack Kit by Novartis Pharmaceuticals Corporation ## Markings: FV;CG RIC;NVR ## Shape: Round ## Package Codes: 0078-0916-61 ## Active Ingredients: Letrozole and Ribociclib