Combine Arimidex and Femara

Drug Interactions and Combined Side Effects of
Arimidex

and Femara

Combine Arimidex with Femara. To make a decision about taking Arimidex and Femara, click here for a Medication Risk Map showing their individual and Combined Risks

Arimidex and Femara have 71 combined Side Effects total
28 are Life Threatening
29 Occur Most Frequently

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Uses of Arimidex

Arimidex is also known by the generic name Anastrozole USES: This medication is used to treat breast cancer in women who have gone through "the change of life" (menopause). Anastrozole works by lowering estrogen hormone levels to help shrink tumors and slow their growth.

Uses of Femara

Femara is also known by the generic name Letrozole

USES:
This medication is used to treat certain types of breast cancer (such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer) in women after menopause. Letrozole is also used to help prevent the cancer from returning. Some breast cancers are made to grow faster by a natural hormone called estrogen. Letrozole decreases the amount of estrogen the body makes and helps to slow or reverse the growth of these breast cancers.

Letrozole is usually not used in women of childbearing age.

Arimidex and Femara Combined Have 28 Life Threatening (Major) Side Effects

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormal Liver Function Tests - Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Abnormally Long or Heavy Periods - Menorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Anemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Angina is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Bleeding Not Related to Menstrual Period - Metrorrhagia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blood Clot in Vein - Thrombophlebitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Blurred Vision is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Broken Bone - Fractures is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Chest Pain is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone - Osteopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Decreased White Blood Cells - Leukopenia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Depression is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle - Myocardial Ischemia is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Erythema Multiforme is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Giant Hives - Angioedema is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Heart Attack - Myocardial Infarction is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hepatitis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - High Blood Pressure - Hypertension is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Hives - Urticaria is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Life Threatening Allergic Reaction - Anaphylaxis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot - Thromboembolic Disorder is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Osteoporosis is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Reaction due to an Allergy - Allergic Reactions is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Stevens-Johnson Syndrome is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - The Flu - Influenza is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

Critcal Seriouosness - Urinary Tract Infection - Urinary Tract Infections is a Life Threatening Side Effect of Femara and Arimidex combined

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Arimidex and Femara Combined have 29 Most Frequently Occurring Side Effects

"Change of Life" Signs - Vasomotor Symptoms associated with Menopause is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Arthritis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Bone Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Chest Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Chronic Trouble Sleeping - Insomnia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Cough is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Diarrhea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Dizzy - Dizziness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Dry Mouth - Xerostomia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Excessive Sweating - Hyperhidrosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Feel Like Throwing Up - Nausea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Feeling Weak - General Weakness is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Fluid Retention in the Legs, Feet, Arms or Hands - Peripheral Edema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Hair Loss - Alopecia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Head Pain - Headache Disorder is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

High Cholesterol - Hypercholesterolemia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Irritation of the Stomach or Intestines - Gastrointestinal Irritation is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Itching - Pruritus of Skin is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Joint Pain - Arthralgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Lymphedema is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Muscle Pain - Myalgia is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Osteoporosis is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Pelvic Pain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Rash - Skin Rash is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Stomach Cramps - Abdominal Pain with Cramps is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Temporary Redness of Face and Neck - Flushing is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Throwing Up - Vomiting is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Trouble Breathing - Dyspnea is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

Weight Gain is a Frequently Occurring Side Effect of Arimidex and Femara combined

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Arimidex and Femara Drug-Drug Interactions

There are no drug-drug interactions between Arimidex and Femara.

Arimidex has 5 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Arimidex.

Arimidex Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Relative Contraindications

Myocardial Ischemia - Disease of Inadequate Blood Flow to the Heart Muscle is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Contraindication Warnings

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Arimidex.

Femara has 13 Condition Contraindications

If you have any of these Conditions then you should carefully evaluate the risks of taking Femara.

Femara Oral Contraindications
(grouped by decreasing seriousness level)

Absolute Contraindications

Lactating Mother - A Mother who is Producing Milk and Breastfeeding is a contraindication of Femara.

Pregnancy is a contraindication of Femara.

Relative Contraindications

Hepatic Cirrhosis - Hardening of the Liver is a contraindication of Femara.

Osteoporosis is a contraindication of Femara.

Severe Hepatic Disease - Severe Liver Disease is a contraindication of Femara.

Contraindication Warnings

Abnormal Hepatic Function Tests - Abnormal Liver Function Tests is a contraindication of Femara.

Cerebrovascular Disorder - Any Disorder of the Blood Vessels of the Brain is a contraindication of Femara.

Dizziness - Dizzy is a contraindication of Femara.

Hyperbilirubinemia - High Amount of Bilirubin in the Blood is a contraindication of Femara.

Hypercholesterolemia - High Cholesterol is a contraindication of Femara.

Increased Cardiovascular Event Risk is a contraindication of Femara.

Osteopenia - Decreased Calcification or Density of Bone is a contraindication of Femara.

Thromboembolic Disorder - Obstruction of a Blood Vessel by a Blood Clot is a contraindication of Femara.

Arimidex - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.

Femara - Symptoms of overdose may include
If overdose is suspected, contact a poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US National Poison Hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canada residents can call a provincial poison control center.

Contact poison control
If overdose is suspected, contact your local poison control center or emergency room immediately. US residents can call the US national poison hotline at 1-800-222-1222. Canadian residents should call their local poison control center directly.