Back to August 2007: Managing Ongoing Medications
Bloating, gas, nausea normal with Femara?
- Question from Lake: I am taking Femara and since switching from tamoxifen, I have had problems with stomach bloating and problems with lots of gas. I also am nauseous every day, especially in the morning. Is this a normal side effect for Femara?
- Answers —Patricia Ganz, M.D.: We have not seen this particular side effect, so you need to discuss it with your physician.
- Lillie Shockney, R.N., B.S., M.A.S.: Don't assume that these symptoms are related to the medication switch. You may need to have other tests done to determine the cause.
- Patricia Ganz, M.D.: It has been very interesting for me to spend time with you tonight to see how you are having challenges from taking the aromatase inhibitors. Your questions about the long-term effects of these drugs are important, and I hope we will have more research in the future that will enable us to answer your questions more properly.