I am getting so depressed again and think it is the Femara. Any of you out there had depression, quit taking Femara and got better?
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erika-canad… Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 121 |
Feb 21, 2008 12:05 am
erika-canada wrote:
Hi bigdeal. Here we get a possible "S.E." list on each drug from the pharmacy. Depression is definitely on top of the list. I have problems with it too. but I rather take an anti-depresent; as it stands to reason that a different AI will also cause depression. We must remember, our body is being depleted of estrogen...which will make us depressed. Wishing you well with many hugs, Erika |
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Vanfan Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 4 |
Feb 21, 2008 12:33 am
Vanfan wrote:
That's right, estrogen deprivation can have all sorts of effects, it can make you feel like an old old woman. It also makes your skin thin, I get these purple spots on my arms, Actinic Purpura. I also can't sleep sometimes. Altogether I hate taking the Femara, just the thought of having my bones attacked makes me mad. I also get depressed sometimes, but I think that is caused by knowing I have a tumor (neck lymph node metastasis) in my body. I am on an alternative protocol, and it seems to work, my neck lump is down to half its size. As soon as it's gone, I'll take myself off the Femara, onc agreeing or not! |
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liz42 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 |
Feb 21, 2008 01:01 am
liz42 wrote:
I agree! Femara really does seem to age me quickly (hyperspeed) too! I guess I would rather be that, than not here with my kiddos though! But Yikes - it takes some getting used to, for sure! |
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liz42 Joined: Feb 2008 Posts: 2 |
Feb 21, 2008 01:03 am
liz42 wrote:
Oh yeah, I just started taking Celexa in December for Depression, and it definitely takes the edge off. Could have been the terminal word too though |
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CHER07 Joined: Apr 2009 Posts: 16 |
Aug 22, 2009 11:11 pm
CHER07 wrote:
I started Femara the day after my last radiation tx. It has now been 7 weeks & i feel totally awful.. flu like symptoms & big time depression even on an anti-depressant. I was thinking it was only the radiation after effects but I quit the femara for a week & all the crying has stopped plus I have more strength & energy.........Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I see my oncologist on Monday & will try to figure another solution. cher07
Dx 1/5/2009, IDC, 2cm, Stage IIb, 1/3 nodes, ER+/PR+, HER2- |
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marciab900 Joined: Feb 2009 Posts: 2 |
Sep 23, 2009 12:49 pm, edited Sep 23, 2009 12:50 PM
by marciab900
marciab900 wrote:
I started on Femara in late April. I really did not notice any side effects, but after about 6 weeks I started to get agitated and depressed. I really did not think about the Femara. I was thinking I would have bone pain and hot flashes. A few hot moments, but no bone pain. The longer I took it the more depressed and tired I seemed to be. I quit taking it about 10 days ago and feel back to normal. I see my oncologist in a few weeks. I do not think I can be talked in to taking it again. Diagnosis: 2/6/2009, DCIS, Grade 3 |
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lynrose Joined: Jul 2009 Posts: 18 |
Oct 31, 2009 02:24 pm
lynrose wrote:
I have been taking this Femara also, I am so sick with the flu like symptoms....what are you all doing about this? Have you switched pills or have you just stopped it? I do not have a great relationship with my oncologist and when this rad is over I am thinking of switching to another doctor. Any advice you could give me now, would be so gratefully appreciated..........thank you.Lynne |
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