Re: Anyone taking Femara for Endometriosis?
From: anonymous@obgyn.net
Wed Jan 12 18:08:26 2005
Hi All,
This is my first post, but have been a subscriber to the e-mails for
some time now. I know that this is an old post, but I was recently
switched from Zoladex (7 months) to Femara (Letrozole) I am yet to take
my first pill, going to be starting on Friday...
Wondering if anyone that has been/is on this, could share their
experience with me. I am a little nervous as nothing has seemed to help
much and the drug is relatively new, with little to be found on actual
experiences.
Thanks to all who responds,
Lana
sin@comecloser.com
At Thu, 13 May 2004, Jude wrote:
>
>Dear Becky,
>
>I too have had multiple surgeries and tried many different
>pharmaceuticals. I think at this point anything is worth a try, as long
>as you are aware of the risks and side effects. You may already know
>this but I have discovered that most medications have a data sheet which
>you can access usually by typing in the name on your search engine. This
>is esprcially helpful when you don't get the data sheet in your
>prescription box from the chemist. I did this when I trialled Epilim
>for neuropathic pain and discovered all sorts of details that I found
>helpful to know. Best of luck to you, I hope your treatment is
>successful this time!
>
>Kind regards, Jude.
>
>At Wed, 12 May 2004, anonymous wrote:
>>
>>Hi ladies,
>>
>>After having four lap surgeries in a 17 month period, being on Lupron
>>for a year, taking continuous birth control, my endometriosis keeps
>>growing back. I had my most recent lap done in March and my doctor is
>>trying me on Femara (letrozole) to see if that will help with the endo.
>>He said that there have been studies done on this that this medication
>>may help with the symptoms. He also has me on 2.5 Aygestin. Any input
>>would be great!
>>
>>Thanks, Becky
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