Comparing Faslodex vs Femara
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Faslodex may be used alone or in combination with other agents for the treatments of certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women or women with disease progression following endocrine... View more |
Femara is a treatment that may be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women and also to increase the chance of ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome... View more |
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Prescription only |
Prescription only |
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Ratings & Reviews |
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Side Effects |
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See the full Faslodex side effects document. |
Common side effects include: bone fracture, arthralgia, edema, dizziness, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, osteoporosis, and flushing. See the full Femara side effects document. |
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Pricing and Coupons* Prices are without insurance |
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View all Faslodex prices |
View all Femara prices and generic prices |
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Generic Availability |
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No |
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Dosage Form(s) Available |
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Brand Names |
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N/A |
N/A |
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Half LifeThe half-life of a drug is the time taken for the plasma concentration of a drug to reduce to half its original value. |
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960 hours |
48 hours |
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CSA Schedule**View glossary of terms. |
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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Pregnancy Category |
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full Pregnancy Warnings document. |
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Drug Interactions |
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A total of 1 drugs are known to interact with Faslodex:
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A total of 91 drugs are known to interact with Femara:
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Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions |
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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Disease Interactions |
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First Approval Date |
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April 25, 2002 |
July 25, 1997 |
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WADA ClassView World Anti-Doping Agency classifications. |
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More Information |
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Consumer Resources |
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Professional Resources |
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Related Treatment Guide |
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** The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
Further information
Always consult your healthcare provider to ensure the information displayed on this page applies to your personal circumstances.