Patient Log of Experience Using FEMARA
DRUG RATINGS REPORTS HISTORY FOR A PATIENT TAKING FEMARA
| Key to ratings for FEMARA: 5-Very Satisfied: this medicine cured me or helped me a great deal. 4-Satisfied: this medicine helped. 3-Somewhat Satisfied: this medicine helped somewhat. 2-Not Satisfied: this medicine did not work to my satisfaction. 1-Dissatisfied: I would not recommend taking this medicine. |
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| Rating | Reason | Side Effects | Comments | Sex | Age | Time Taken and Dosage | Date Added | |
| 4 | StageV with mets to bone | F | 60 | 6 years 2.5 1X D | 1/24/2015 | |||
| 4 | StageV with mets to bone | Bone/joint pain like everyone else. Lately, I've been having trouble with blurred vision, brain fuzziness and dry/itchy skin. Thankfully, I'm still able to go to work everyday but some days are harder than others. | This is a drug that can have many side effects....most are manageable....some can be brutal. However, several years ago we didn't have any of the options we have now. It's up to each individual to decide what works best for them. | F | 60 | 2.5 1X D | 1/26/2015 | |
| 4 | StageV with mets to bone | F | 60 | 6 years 2.5 1X D | 1/27/2015 | |||
| 4 | StageV with mets to bone | Bone/joint pain like most everyone else. Starting to experience blurred vision, mind fuzziness and dry/itchy skin. I've been on this medicine for a long time and doctor wants me on until it stops working. Currently, I'm still able to go to work everyday, but some days are harder than others. | This drug can cause numerous side effects. Most of them are manageable, but some can be brutal. Each person handles things differently. Several years ago, there wasn't as many options as we have now for breast cancer. Hopefully, they'll find new treatments with less side effects soon. | F | 60 | 6 years 2.5 1X D | 1/28/2015 | |
| 4 | Stage IV with mets to bone | Bone/joint pain like most everyone else. Starting to experience blurred vision, mind fuzziness and dry/itchy skin. I've been on this medicine for a long time and doctor wants me on until it stops working. Currently, I'm still able to go to work everyday, but some days are harder than others. | This drug can cause numerous side effects. Most of them are manageable, but some can be brutal. Each person handles things differently. Several years ago, there wasn't as many | F | 60 | 6 years 2.5 1X D | 2/7/2015 | |
| 4 | Stage IV with mets to bone | Bone/joint pain like most everyone else. Starting to experience blurred vision, mind fuzziness and dry/itchy skin. I've been on this medicine for a long time and doctor wants me on until it stops working. Currently, I'm still able to go to work everyday, but some days are harder than others. | This drug can cause numerous side effects. Most of them are manageable, but some can be brutal. Each person handles things differently. Several years ago, there wasn't as many options out there. Until they find something better, I guess this is what I have to do. | F | 60 | 2.5 1X D | 2/10/2015 | |
| 4 | Stage IV with mets to bone | Bone/joint pain like most everyone else. Starting to experience blurred vision, mind fuzziness and dry/itchy skin. I've been on this medicine for a long time and doctor wants me on until it stops working. Currently, I'm still able to go to work everyday, but some days are harder than others. | This drug can cause numerous side effects. Most of them are manageable, but some can be brutal. Each person handles things differently. Several years ago, there wasn't as many options out there. Until they find something better, I guess this is what I have to do. | F | 60 | 6 years 2.5 1X D | 2/13/2015 | |