Side effect(s) of Fulvestrant

Review the side-effects of Fulvestrant as documented in medical literature. The term "side effects" refers to unintended effects that can occur as a result of taking the medication. In majority of the instances these side-effects are mild and easily tolerable, however sometimes they can be more severe and can be detrimental.

If the side effects are not tolerable adjusting the dosage or switching to a different medication can help to manage or overcome side effects. If you have any doubts or questions, we recommend seeking advice from your doctor or pharmacist.

   Body as a Whole - Weakness, pain, back pain, abdominal pain, injection site pain, pelvic pain, chest pain, flu syndrome, fever and accidental injury.

   Heart - Dilatation of blood vessels.

   Gastrointestinal - Nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, loss of appetite.

   Blood - Anemia.

   Metabolic - Swelling in the extremities and elevation of liver enzymes.

   Musculoskeletal - Bone pain, joint pain.

   Central Nervous System- Dizziness, sleeplessness, tingling, depression, anxiety.

   Respiratory - Inflammation of pharynx, difficulty in breathing and increased cough.

   Skin - Rash, sweating.

   Genitourinary - Urinary tract infection.

Other Precautions :

Avoid excess dosage.

Drug Name : Fulvestrant

Fulvestrant(Faslodex) generic is an estrogen receptor antagonist, prescribed for advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women who have already been treated with other medications. It works by degrading the estrogen receptor.