klutzyquilter

I've been on this anti-cancer medication for about 5 months and have started having mild hot flashes and some insomnia which are typical reactions. But, I've also started having a rapid heart rate and tingling in one leg. These are not common reactions to the drug. Thought I'd check in with the QB to find out what your experience has been. Thank you for any and all comments.

lisainmo

I think you should call your dr. and let them know :)

Murphy

These kinds of things get scary, I know. You should ask your pharmacist or physician, tomorrow, to ensure what you are to do regarding these bothersome symptoms. I wish you well.

QuiltE

ditto ... please seek your medical advice from your Dr. and know that you are getting the correct info. Only s/he knows the "whole" story about your health issues, as well as having access to the info you need re medications.

KerryK

Call your physician, for sure. God bless!

QuiltnNan

call your health professional

quiltingcandy

Please call your doctor ASAP. I am not sure what cancer you had - but I had to take two different meds with the most side effect was increased appetite. A friend of mine had the same type of reactions you describe and the doctors have no idea until you tell them. She was taken off the medication and given something else. We were taking Arimidex. I had hot flashes but that was from the infusion chemo, so it was not at all related to the oral medication.

My friend was having such severe side effects she stopped taking the meds and then called her doctor. People often wait until the next office appointment, but doctor need to know. They are not clairvoyant, you need to call and talk with your doctor.

klutzyquilter

Thank you so much for the quick and concerned responses. I am in touch with my doctors (oncologist, breast surgeon and cardiologist) and thus far have not been advised to change medications. You can be sure I will stay on top of this issue. I was just curious as to what others have experienced.

Greenheron

Yes, I am and it's menopause all over again, again, again. This drug is an anti-estrogen to reduce recurrence risk in estrogen responsive cancer. Hot flashes and I've changed from a "lark" to an "owl". Haven't had the flutters but have just lately had finger tingles but I think that's from sleeping cramped. Also have to take calcium/vitamin d to counteract the tendency of femara/letrozole to cause osteoporosis. I've been on it for more than two years. I heat/sweat with any exertion so I don't do the amount of work/exercise I always enjoyed which is leading to weight gain. I feel I've never regained my previous energy level since treatment ended.