Hot flashes, hair loss, joint/bone/muscle pain, tiredness, unusual sweating, nausea, diarrhea, dizziness, and trouble sleeping may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.
Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not...
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Source: Breastcancer.org
Femara (chemical name: letrozole) is an aromatase inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to treat: post-menopausal women... Read more »
Source: Breastcancer.org
Brand name: Femara Chemical name: Letrozole Class: Aromatase inhibitor hormonal therapy. Aromasin and Arimidex are other aromatase inhibitors. How it... Read more »
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Girls exposed to a chemical commonly found in plastics may be more likely to develop behavioral problems later in life, a new study suggests. The... Read more »