User Reviews for Faslodex intramuscular

I have been on this drug for over five years after I sufferd extreme drug reactions to Femrra and Ariminsen

Was placed on injection meds due to not being able to swallow,this has less side effects than arimidex, arimison and the host of pills I endured before, just requires a monthly visit to drs office(fair trade). Sleep better due to decrease in bone and muscle pain, doing well to control metastases--except for the one on my esophagus which has grown. First diag was in 2007, still fighting.

After a few months on this drug my leg pain is so severe, I will be stopping the injections. Will be seeing my Dr this week. I have tried Femara, Zometa, and now this. Quality of life is severely affected and not worth it. I need help getting up out of a chair, my thighs and calves hurt all the time and after being up for a few hours my feet hurt too.

a couple of days I have joint pain and also vertigo-is anyone else experiencing this?

I went from hardly being able to walk to being able to drive and accomplish my household tasks with ease. Was able to go on a cruise now that I couldn't take at the start of my illness. Wonderful drug!!!

I have had a double dose of Falsodex 3 times, that's 4 IM injections in the buttocks each month. I bruise and it is really sore for about a week. I also experience my urine having a strong odor for the first week. I have a bad taste in my mouth too. I also have diarrhea during the first couple of weeks after injections. I feel like the tin man needing an oil can each time I get up after sitting or laying down for 30 minutes. After I get to moving around, I ususally feel better. I am most concerned about the fact that my arms, hands, legs, and feet keep falling asleep on me. I am also getting Zometa infusion once a month too so I don't know which is causing more pain. I have had some headaches and nausea. I take Vitamin E 400IU BID for the hot flashes. I'm pretty sure that it helps because when I forget it, I notice flashes are much worse. Read More Read Less

Breast cancer ER/PR+ diagnozed Oct 2000.Four Neo-adjuvant chemos before lumpectomy, 4 more infusions post lumpectomy. Six weeks radiation then tamoxifen, arimidex and disease free till March 2007, when metastatic breast cancer moved to ovaries. Full hysterectomy, doing fine till July 2009. Recurrence of breast cancer on small intestine. Re-section of intestine to stomach and clinical trial for one year with Nab-paclitaxcel and Avastin (Bevazumizab) infusions 3 times per month for 1 year. Finished chemo Aug 22, 2010.Feeling ok, hair coming back in again and neuropathy on fingers and feet slowly getting better. Loss of 55 lbs during past 12 months. After capsule endoscopy was notified of small cyst resurgence next to re-section site. Feeling good, went on vacation to Galapagos for 2 weeks. To slow/stop progression, Faslodex was suggested. First injection not pleasant but no major pain. A bit of a rash and itching on stomach. No other adverse reaction to speak of. After the last injection 14 days ago, I have a moderate rash on stomach, buttocks, back and upper arms and shins. Test also showed higher liver enzymes for the very first time. However the itching is absolutely insane. I do not function very well or sleep due to constant scratching. Do not think I can continue with this unless there is a pre-medication solution. To relieve itching/rash have been prescribed predinizone (steroid) and Atarax. Combination works for a while but after six hours, starting to need another dose of Atarax. Hive not going away, but instead moves to ears or head or arms and other parts of body. Am wondering if it will take full 30 days to get out of my body which is the time span Faslodex works through. All in all am a 10 year fighter and look forward to more time here. Just need another alternative to Faslodex that is also an ER/PR inhibitor with a tract record. I am lucky, turned 55, great supporting hubby and friends and great doctor and team. Read More Read Less

I have only been on this for 6 wks so far very few side effects. itching at site of shot, . easy to get small discomfort when given.hope it will work for me time will tell

Hip pain, joint pain, nausea, arm pain, back pain. overall body aches everywhere.

Had about 4 injections don't have to take any more. Overall I did well on this drug, that last shot has been the worst, sick stomach, dirreah, joint pain. Just feeling real bad. Cancer free 5 years.

After 8 months on Faslodex my CA153 marker has begun to edge up again. My doctor and I are going to discuss a clinical trial. Some of the injections have hurt more than others. I bruise easily, my legs are now very sore (at 8 months) in the calf and thigh area. I have some trouble walking, and I think one foot is swollen. I see my doctor tomorrow. Time for something else.

I am actually not the one taking this drug but my mother is. last cat scan showed thigns were stable but her markers were up. I dont know how high they werere, she dosent tell us everthing. they increased her injectiosn to 2 a month but at the same time. is this common for them to increase the dosage?

Was on Arimidex for 2 years. Cancer found in lymph nodes and also appeared on skin. So, chemo started again, and after 5 months of different regimens that were not improving the breast cancer on my skin, started faslodex which seems to have totally turned the skin involvement around- it has retreated and has now almost completely disappeared. My Dr. is amazed - wished we had tried it sooner. Did not work well with Abraxane so now taking xeloda, and lymph nodes are clear once again, and skin still looks good - looks like we made the perfect match, finally (have gone through several drug combinations in the last 11 months). The shots are miserable despite using yoga breath, especially now that I get two every month. Other side effects tolerable so far - rec'd 11 doses. Does massage really help? I've tried ice packs. Had some bad days lately - I think I'm worn out from the fight, but I'm hanging in there. Markers are down - hoping for 2 clear PETs in a row - would be nice for a change though it probably won't change anything about my treatment. Hope it never stops working.Read More Read Less

i have just started my treatment with this drug as femara did not work cancer came back to rib.i have only had one injection. i would like to hear from others about thier time on faslodex.

Every other month I take the medication it seems to sit under the skin and causes a hard ridge at the injection sight.it itches really bad and seems to effect the entire buttock area.Other then this it seems to be working..I only hope that the medication is working thoses months...

26 YEAR SURVIVOR-LYMPECTOMY-RADIATION--CHEMO--BREAST TO BONE AFTER 14 YEARS-6 YEARS TAMOXIFIN-ARIMEDEX 1YEAR THEN FASLODEX-BONE CANCER HAS IMPROVED -LOTS-LAST BLOOD TESTS WERE FINE--(SURVIVED TWO OTHER CANCERS-) -SHOT SITE -WARM THE MED AND I MASSAGE THE SITE-HURTS VERY LITLE--BUT I HAVE DEVELOPED FLUID IN THE SACS AROUND THE HEART AND LUNGS-WE ARE WORKING ON THAT-I AM 74 YEARS OLD -I WORK AND HAVE A VERY ACTIVE LIFE-BECAUSE OF THESE CANCER MEDS--NO REAL SIDE EFFECTS -BUT I HAVE DECIDED TO STAY WITH FASLODEX FOR AWHILE AND SEE--ALL TOLL BONE CANCER MUCH BETTER AND THAT IS SUCCESS TO ME--DO YOUR RESEARCH AND HOPE YOU DO GOOD----Read More Read Less

I have noticed general body aches. Arthritic in nature. As I do have arthritis in my spine and some fingers, I feel that the Faslodex has exsaserbated this problem, but I am alive and will cope with these problems gladley.It does not realy hinder my quality of life.I tolerate the injection well.It is helpful to know others have experienced my symptoms.

After Femara and Aromasin which left me confused and forgetful.This seemed to be the perfect drug until the Joint pain became so bad I couldn't function. I will not be continuing hoping to find something else that will work.

10 days past my second injection, after both injections, I have had bone and joint pain. Most difficult for me to deal with is the uncontollable diarrhea, this month it occured on 2 day after injection, then again on the 5 day and now again on the 10 day. After two months I am ready to stop the injections.