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Femara And Insomnia
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Pronounced: (LET-tro-zole)
Side Effects
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
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Source: Breastcancer.org
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Source: ADAM Encyclopedia
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