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Fulvestrant and Constipation: What Users Say

Brand names: Faslodex

Constipation: mentioned by 4 users (7.5%)

Based on user experiences from 53 Fulvestrant reviews, the following table shows the most commonly mentioned side effects.

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pain 17.0%
tiredness 15.1%
fatigue 9.4%
nausea 9.4%
bone pain 7.5%
constipation 7.5%
dizziness 7.5%
dry mouth 7.5%
burning 5.7%
injection site pain 5.7%

Reviews for Fulvestrant

Showing 4 reviews tagged with "constipation". Clear filters to view all 53 reviews.
Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Ano...
  • January 18, 2012

Fulvestrant for Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer five years ago and have been on Faslodex for four years, which has made my cancer stable. The side effects I experience are: sweating, hot flashes, severe bone pain, nausea, fatigue big time, constipation, etc. It is worth it to me because it is all tolerable, and the other alternative is my cancer would start growing again. I call this my chemo because it is stopping my cancer. I am also losing all my teeth because of dry mouth and don't know if that is from the Faslodex or the harsh chemo I was on before."

9 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 5 to 10 years
  • September 4, 2021

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I am 79 years old and have battled breast cancer since 1999. During that time, I had radiation and took tamoxifen. After 10 years, my cancer came back. I then had a mastectomy. Two years later, my cancer metastasized to my spine. Thank God for fulvestrant! I have now been on fulvestrant for 7 1/2 years. I have had constant sweats (I have a mini fan I always have with me), constantly tired, no energy, constipation. At this time, my blood work is fine, and my cancer is dormant. The side effects are not fun at all, but I definitely can handle it with a smile on my face because I am alive! Thanks to all who have shared their experiences."

9 / 10
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  • Kat...
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • June 9, 2023

Fulvestrant for Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I am in my third month of Ibrance and Faslodex. The shots are very painful, and they make me feel horrible the day of the shot. My urine is also embarrassingly smelly. Using a heating pad is somewhat helpful. Is there not a way to make these shots less painful? My side effects include constipation, continual pain at the injection site, lower back discomfort, and headaches. My numbers did go down after two months. Not sure how long I can stay on this drug."

3 / 10
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  • Bal...
  • Taken for 6 months to 1 year
  • March 4, 2023

For Breast Cancer, Metastatic "Regression of metastatic lesions was achieved within 3 months. But side effects I have had include pruritus, hives, loss of eyebrows, constipation, and tiredness."

8 / 10
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