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Author: Admin | 2025-04-28
Right away if you have serious side effects. Call 911 if your symptoms feel life threatening or if you think you’re having a medical emergency.Serious side effects, which are explained in more detail below in “Side effect details,” include:reduced bone mineral density (weakened bones)increased cholesterol levelsevere allergic reactionSide effect detailsYou may wonder how often certain side effects occur with this drug. Here’s some detail on several of the side effects this drug can cause. To learn more about the side effects of Femara, see this in-depth article.Reduced bone mineral densityFemara may cause reduced bone mineral density (weakened bones) in some people. Femara, which works by lowering your estrogen level, is prescribed for females* who’ve gone through menopause.Estrogen helps to keep your bones strong. But after menopause, your estrogen levels fall, which can weaken your bones. And because Femara also lowers your estrogen level, the drug can add to this effect. This increases your risk of breaking a bone during Femara treatment.To find out how often this side effect occurred in clinical studies, see the drug’s prescribing information. If you have questions or concerns about this potential side effect, talk with your doctor or pharmacist.If you’re taking Femara, your doctor may want to measure your bone mineral density. This allows them to monitor how strong your bones are. If your bones become weak during treatment, your doctor may prescribe medication for you to help strengthen your bones.There are also some things you can do to help minimize loss of bone strength while you’re taking Femara. If you have questions about how Femara may affect your bone density, talk with your doctor.* Sex and gender exist on spectrums. Use of the term “female” in this article refers to sex assigned at birth. Allergic reactionAs with most drugs, some people can have an
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