Femara and Depression

bigdeal

Femara and Depression

bigdeal

I am getting so depressed again and think it is the Femara.  Any of you out there had depression, quit taking Femara and got better?

erika-canada

Hi bigdeal.

Here we get a possible "S.E." list on each drug from the pharmacy. Depression is definitely on top of the list. I have problems with it too. but I rather take an anti-depresent; as it stands to reason that a different AI will also cause depression.

We must remember, our body is being depleted of estrogen...which will make us depressed.

Wishing you well with many hugs,

Erika

Vanfan

That's right, estrogen deprivation can have all sorts of effects, it can make you feel like an old old woman. It also makes your skin thin, I get these purple spots on my arms, Actinic Purpura. I also can't sleep sometimes. Altogether I hate taking the Femara, just the thought of having my bones attacked makes me mad.

I also get depressed sometimes, but I think that is caused by knowing I have a tumor (neck lymph node metastasis) in my body.

I am on an alternative protocol, and it seems to work, my neck lump is down to half its size. As soon as it's gone, I'll take myself off the Femara, onc agreeing or not!

liz42

I agree! Femara really does seem to age me quickly (hyperspeed) too! I guess I would rather be that, than not here with my kiddos though! But Yikes - it takes some getting used to, for sure!

liz42

Oh yeah, I just started taking Celexa in December for Depression, and it definitely takes the edge off. Could have been the terminal word too though

CHER07

I started Femara the day after my last radiation tx. It has now been 7 weeks & i feel totally awful.. flu like symptoms & big time depression even on an anti-depressant. I was thinking it was only the radiation after effects but I quit the femara for a week & all the crying has stopped plus I have more strength & energy.........Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm. I see my oncologist on Monday & will try to figure another solution.

marciab900

I started on Femara in late April. I really did not notice any side effects, but after about 6 weeks I started to get agitated and depressed. I really did not think about the Femara. I was thinking I would have bone pain and hot flashes. A few hot moments, but no bone pain. The longer I took it the more depressed and tired I seemed to be. I quit taking it about 10 days ago and feel back to normal. I see my oncologist in a few weeks. I do not think I can be talked in to taking it again.

lynrose

I have been taking this Femara also, I am so sick with the flu like symptoms....what are you all doing about this?   Have you switched pills or have you just stopped it?   I do not have a great relationship with my oncologist and when this rad is over I am thinking of switching to another doctor.   Any advice you could give me now, would be so gratefully appreciated..........thank you.Lynne

sheila888

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