Help with Fareston

AndreaM4567

I started taking Fareston (I have the genetic mutation that I cannot break down Tamoxifen in my Liver) and I feel terrible!
I thought the hotflashes and moodiness would be my issue but my issues are so much worse than I ever imagined.
I do not sleep. I cannot get to sleep. Once I do, I sleep a few hours and then start with these horrible vivid nightmares. It's almost more like a rest and not true sleep.
I take. 25 of Xanax every night and that is not helping (I've been on Xanax for years).
In addition to the sleep issue, I feel short of breath when I take the Fareston. I have only taken a full pill once and I will never do that again. It was so bad, I thought I was going to pass out. I called my Dr.'s office and all they said was "keep taking it, your side effects will go away". I do not like taking them and in fact, last night I did not take my 1/4 of my pill. I slept like a baby and feel great today!

Has anyone else had problems with Fareston? If so, how did you handle them?
Are there any alternatives to Fareston?

I am due for a hysterectomy/ooph here shortly. They want me on this Fareston for the next 10 years. I can't even get through 10 days! Help!

Headeast

andrea, K started with Fareston today. How did you handle Fareston all these years? All ok? Did you change medications?

Headeast

it will be two weeks since i started Fareston and so far no SE other than a little discomfort on my knees in the morning. I am so happy to have found this one. I didnt want to quit from the hormone therapy and this is so far a medicine I can handle with no issues!

Captswife

hi, just got prescribed fareston to take until chemo starts in December.  Do you find taking it at night or morning is best?

Cyborg

Hi, Captswife!

I take Fareston too! I take mine in the morning.