Femara - The United States Food and Drug Administration approved Femara for the treatment of metastatic or local breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive, although it has also been approved for use in women who have an unknown hormone receptor status if they are postmenopausal. Femara has also been used off label for doctors for about 10 years to stimulate the ovaries in women who are having trouble getting pregnant. It is preferable for this use because it does not have as many side effects as other medications that are approved for this purpose.
Femara is like all medications on the market in that it does come with some unwanted side effects. These side effects include the signs and symptoms of hypoesterogenism, osteoporosis, and more. Usually the medication is taken for the shortest period of time possible to help reduce the incidence of these side effects, although in the treatment of cancer is must be taken continuously for some time. In these instances, doctors usually prescribed Femara with other medications to help offset osteoporosis.
Arimidex. The United States Food and Drug Administration approved Arimidex for the treatment of metastatic or local breast cancer that is hormone receptor positive, although it has also been approved for use in women who have an unknown hormone receptor status if they are postmenopausal. The first patent for the medication expired in 2010.
Arimidex is like all medications on the market in that it does come with some unwanted side effects. These side effects include the signs and symptoms of hypoesterogenism, osteoporosis, and more. The bone weakening is very prevalent, in fact the weakening of the jaw bones is usually seen first in those who take this medication. Usually the medication is taken for the shortest period of time possible to help reduce the incidence of these side effects, although in the treatment of cancer is must be taken continuously for some time. In these instances, doctors usually prescribed Arimidex with other medications to help offset osteoporosis and other bone complications that are associated with its use.
Evista - Evista is like all medications on the market in that it does come with some unwanted side effects. These side effects include hot flashes and leg cramps. More severe but less frequent side effects include but are not limited to blood clots in the eyes, the lungs or the legs. Additionally, leg swelling and pain may occur in addition to chest pain, changes in vision, and trouble breathing. Blood clots are one of the more serious side effects and in clinical studies those who experienced blood clots was significantly higher than those who were only taking a placebo.