Did anyone have rash from Femara?

Day - be aware that the different generics of letrozole have different fillers, as if this was not complicated enough, right?  You are correct that you could also be reacting to the actual drug itself - hard to know.  I am sure you are frustrated.  Have you contacted the prescribing doc?  You may want to try the other manufacturers, and if they don't work you can be prescribed the brand if your doc writes it that you need it because of allergy.  I take Letozole, manufactured by Mylan - it is a bright pink, small and scored tablet.  I know there is also a yellow one, possibly from more than one pharmaceutical source.

I'm writing in empathy. I have a rash as well, but I've been on Tamoxafen for the last three week, rather than Femara . I was told to stop taking it for a while to see if it clears up. Mine's all over my back it it itches like hell. Three different doctors have seen it and they've come to three sperate conclsions. a) Fungal b) side effect of tamox c) allergy to the elastin in my undergarments. In other words - they don't know. So I'll stop taking for a few weeks and see what happens.

 I hope you find a solution.

Janet 

bumping this up to see if anyone is having skin issues due to letrozole

YES, and OMG it has been awful. Gradually worsened over time. Went to Dr. & Dermatologist. Dr. said he thought it was allergic reaction. First Dermatologist accused me of purposely scratching myself for attention. Second Dermatologist diagnosed as cystic acne. My entire body itched like mad, I tried every product on the shelf and by mail order. Every injury, pimple, chigger bite, etc. turned into a never healing itchy, red problem, with thick skin developing over it. I have lived the past several years in long sleeves and turtlenecks, which is miserable, when combined with hot flashes. My face has been the source of extreme stress and embarrassment to me. I hit my ten year mark, and my oncologist took me off the femara 9 mos. ago. Within a couple of wks., I noticed my skin was softer all over. The horrible lumps and thick skin are S L O W L Y going away. It is still horrible, itchy, and feels like particles of glass stuck in my skin as it surfaces. I have scarring that will take years to fade. Over the years I have developed extremely sensitive skin. Everything from skin creams, shampoos, elastic, tight clothing, you name it, has bothered me. It has been a long process of elimination and research, and unfortunately, I have not found the magic answer. Using prescription Tretinoin and OTC Benzoyl Peroxide. I swear the past 10 years of thick skin must be 2" thick. Sorry I can't offer a solution, but know you are not alone.

Hmmm, Lula. I may have to keep some Vagisil on hand. The rash has been much better the last couple cycles, but still comes and goes on my chest. And when it flares up, it's awful.

Kathy

I was just reading an article talking about how women who get rashes with tamoxifen have a lower recurrence than those who don't get the rash. I'll see if I can find the link