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How To Lose Weight While On Femara?

Hi doc.I have been taking Femara for the past couple of months. Since starting it I cannot lose any weight. The issue is not my diet or lack of exercise...I wish it was, the solution would be simple! 6 months ago I adopted a vegan diet and have been exercising (HIIT) for years. The lifestyle I had prior to commencing Femara allowed me to lose half a kilo per week which was perfect. Since Femara I cannot lose 1 gram!
Mon, 28 Sep 2015
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Hi,
Thanks for posting in HCM.
Femara is a form of hormone therapy known as an 'aromatase inhibitor'. It works by reducing the amount of estrogen produced in the bodies of postmenopausal women.
Femara is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.
Common side effects experienced by taking Femara may include:
dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, tired feeling, hot flashes, bone pain, muscle or joint pain, headache, increased sweating and weight gain.
You can only lose weight be means of diet and exercise. In case you are unable to achieve that, consult Gynecologist and you can get your medications changed.
Hope the information provided would be useful.
All the best.
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How To Lose Weight While On Femara?

Hi, Thanks for posting in HCM. Femara is a form of hormone therapy known as an aromatase inhibitor . It works by reducing the amount of estrogen produced in the bodies of postmenopausal women. Femara is used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women. Common side effects experienced by taking Femara may include: dizziness, drowsiness, weakness, tired feeling, hot flashes, bone pain, muscle or joint pain, headache, increased sweating and weight gain. You can only lose weight be means of diet and exercise. In case you are unable to achieve that, consult Gynecologist and you can get your medications changed. Hope the information provided would be useful. All the best.