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Femara (Letrozole) - Myalgia - Suspected Cause - Side Effect Reports

 
 



Index of reports > Cases with Myalgia (26)

Below is the selection of side effect reports (a.k.a. adverse event reports) related to Femara (Letrozole) where reactions include myalgia. The selected reports were submitted to the FDA during the sample period of about a year.

Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Japan on 2012-08-14

Patient: female, weighing 47.0 kg (103.4 pounds)

Reactions: Jaundice, Abdominal Pain, Visual Acuity Reduced, Tricuspid Valve Incompetence, Pyrexia, Erythema, Myalgia, Malaise, Neck Pain, C-Reactive Protein Increased, Oedema, Endocarditis, Urinary Retention, Tenderness, Cardiothoracic Ratio Increased, Musculoskeletal Pain, Streptococcal Infection, Endophthalmitis, Mitral Valve Incompetence, Swelling, Dysuria, Sepsis, Vision Blurred, Immune System Disorder, Blood Pressure Fluctuation, Blood Pressure Decreased, Inflammation

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zometa
    Dosage: 4 mg per administration, unk
    End date: 2011-10-01

Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, qd
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer Metastatic

Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2011-12-29

Other drugs received by patient: Herceptin; Anastrozole



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from France on 2012-07-30

Patient: female

Reactions: Back Pain, Pain, Aggression, Myalgia, Thinking Abnormal, Arthralgia, Mental Disorder, Musculoskeletal Stiffness, Gait Disturbance, Anuria

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer

Letrozole
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, unk
    Indication: Breast Cancer



Possible Femara side effects in 57 year old female

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-07-19

Patient: 57 year old female, weighing 52.0 kg (114.4 pounds)

Reactions: Myelofibrosis, Bone Pain, Pancytopenia, Pyrexia, Paraesthesia, Myalgia, Meningeal Disorder, DRY Mouth, Colitis, Splenomegaly

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zometa
    Dosage: 4 mg, every 4 week
    Indication: Metastases To Bone
    Start date: 2009-10-01
    End date: 2011-12-01

Femara
    Dosage: 1 df, unk
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2009-10-01
    End date: 2011-12-01



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from France on 2012-03-15

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Tendon Pain, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Palpitations, Gait Disturbance, Headache, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 1 df daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-12-30
    End date: 2012-01-04

Zolpidem
    Dosage: 1 df, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-08

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin B-12; Acetaminophen; Ferrous Fumarate; Glucophage; Pravastatin; Atacand; Levothyroxine Sodium



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Iceland on 2012-03-14

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Insomnia, Hyperhidrosis, Muscle Tightness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from France on 2012-03-02

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Tendon Pain, Palpitations, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Headache, Gait Disturbance, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 1 df daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-12-30
    End date: 2012-01-04

Zolpidem
    Dosage: 1 df, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2012-01-08

Other drugs received by patient: Pravastatin; Ferrous Fumarate; Vitamin B-12; Levothyroxine Sodium; Glucophage; Atacand; Acetaminophen



Possible Femara side effects in 57 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2012-03-02

Patient: 57 year old female

Reactions: Bone Pain, Urticaria, Extrasystoles, Arrhythmia, Myalgia, Hot Flush, Fatigue, Arthralgia, Joint Swelling, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2012-02-28

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Creatine Phosphokinase Increased, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, daily
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Herceptin
    Dosage: 120 mg, qw
    Indication: Breast Cancer

Tasigna
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily
    Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
    Start date: 2011-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Pantoprazole; Elthyrone; Metamizole Sodium Monohydrate; Spiriva; Lexotan; Loramet; Escitalopram Oxalate; Duragesic-100; Perdolan; Ramipril; Duragesic-100



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a pharmacist from France on 2012-02-16

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Tendon Pain, Arthralgia, Diarrhoea, Palpitations, Gait Disturbance, Headache, Asthenia

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 1 df daily
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-12-30
    End date: 2012-01-04

Zolpidem
    Dosage: 1 df, daily
    Administration route: Oral
    End date: 2012-01-08

Other drugs received by patient: Pravastatin; Vitamin B-12; Ferrous Fumarate; Glucophage; Acetaminophen; Levothyroxine Sodium; Atacand



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Germany on 2012-01-23

Patient: female, weighing 80.0 kg (176.0 pounds)

Reactions: Asthma, Goitre, Bronchial Obstruction, Vaginal Haemorrhage, Upper Respiratory Tract Infection, Oesophagitis, Vulvovaginal Dryness, Raynaud's Phenomenon, Nail Psoriasis, Dislocation of Vertebra, Epistaxis, Phlebitis, Hiatus Hernia, Drug Intolerance, General Physical Health Deterioration, Lung Hyperinflation, Psoriatic Arthropathy, Osteoporosis, Muscle Tightness, Laryngitis, Myalgia, Fatigue, Transient Ischaemic Attack, Gastrooesophageal Reflux Disease, Sinusitis, Calcium Deficiency, Psoriasis, Arrhythmia, Mental Impairment, Arthralgia, Alopecia, Sexual Dysfunction, Bronchitis, Obstructive Airways Disorder, Spinal Osteoarthritis, Feeling Abnormal, Arthritis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2006-01-01

Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, unk
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2007-01-01

Other drugs received by patient: Vitamin D; Ibuprofen; Rheuma Valverde; Diltiazem HCL; Adriamycin + Cyclophosphamide; Boniva; Jodthyrox; Boniva; Dekristol; Canephron; Bisphosphonates; Micardis; Symbicort Metered; Pravastatin



Possible Femara side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2012-01-18

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Femur Fracture, Tooth Extraction, Hand Fracture, Post Procedural Haematoma, Fracture Nonunion, Fall, Osteoporosis Postmenopausal, Poor Quality Sleep, Foot Fracture, Myalgia, Postoperative Wound Infection, Arthropathy, Haematocrit Decreased, Drug Administration Error, Bone Density Decreased, Bone Disorder, LOW Turnover Osteopathy, Migraine, Intervertebral Disc Protrusion, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Skin Disorder, Appendix Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Rhinitis Allergic, Staphylococcal Infection, Salmonellosis, Tooth Disorder, Metastases To Bone

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-03-24
    End date: 2008-01-01

Alendronate Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2008-03-17
    End date: 2009-05-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-03-24
    End date: 2008-01-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Femara
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2006-10-01
    End date: 2007-05-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Alendronate Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2008-03-17
    End date: 2009-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Tamoxifen Citrate



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2012-01-18

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Herceptin
    Dosage: 120 mg, qw
    Indication: Breast Cancer

Tasigna
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily
    Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
    Start date: 2011-02-01

Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, daily
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Ramipril; Duragesic-100; Lexotan; Elthyrone; Escitalopram Oxalate; Spiriva; Metamizole Sodium Monohydrate; Pantoprazole; Loramet; Perdolan; Duragesic-100



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Iceland on 2012-01-11

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Insomnia, Muscle Tightness, Hyperhidrosis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2012-01-09

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, daily
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Tasigna
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily
    Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
    Start date: 2011-02-01

Herceptin
    Dosage: 120 mg, qw
    Indication: Breast Cancer

Other drugs received by patient: Perdolan; Ramipril; Sipralexa; Metamizole Sodium Monohydrate; Pantoprazole; Spiriva; Elthyrone; Loramet; Lexotan; Duragesic-100



Possible Femara side effects in 47 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-27

Patient: 47 year old female, weighing 69.8 kg (153.6 pounds)

Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Pain in Extremity, Hepatotoxicity, Headache

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-27

Patient: female

Reactions: Night Sweats, Myalgia, Hot Flush, Arthralgia, Bone Pain, Arthritis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Herceptin

Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, qd, oral
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Inflammatory Carcinoma of THE Breast
    Start date: 2010-09-03
    End date: 2010-12-01

Other drugs received by patient: Probiotics (NO Ingredients / Substances); Atenolol; Calcium Carbonate; Zoloft; Coenzyme Q10; Magnesium (Magnesium); Zantac; Maxzide; Vitamin D; Zocor; Aspirin; Centrum Silver (Ascorbic Acid, Calcium, Minerals Nos, Retinol, Tocophe; Folic Acid



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-27

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Memory Impairment, Arthritis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from United States on 2011-12-27

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Back Pain, General Physical Condition Abnormal, Arthralgia, Osteoporosis, Dizziness, Bone Density Decreased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara

Other drugs received by patient: Antihypertensive Drugs (NO Ingredients / Substances)



Possible Femara side effects in 80 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-23

Patient: 80 year old female

Reactions: Myalgia, Arthralgia, Arthritis

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-12-09

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Femur Fracture, Tooth Extraction, Hand Fracture, Post Procedural Haematoma, Fracture Nonunion, Fall, Osteoporosis Postmenopausal, Foot Fracture, Poor Quality Sleep, Myalgia, Postoperative Wound Infection, Haematocrit Decreased, Drug Administration Error, Bone Disorder, Bone Density Decreased, LOW Turnover Osteopathy, Migraine, Skin Disorder, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Appendix Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Rhinitis Allergic, Staphylococcal Infection, Salmonellosis, Tooth Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-03-24
    End date: 2008-01-01

Alendronate Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2008-03-17
    End date: 2009-05-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Start date: 2004-03-24
    End date: 2008-01-01

Femara
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    End date: 2007-05-01

Alendronate Sodium
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2008-03-17
    End date: 2009-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Tamoxifen Citrate



Possible Femara side effects in 61 year old female

Reported by a health professional (non-physician/pharmacist) from Germany on 2011-12-01

Patient: 61 year old female

Reactions: Myelofibrosis, Relapsing Fever, Bone Pain, Pancytopenia, Paraesthesia, Myalgia, Meningeal Disorder, DRY Mouth, Splenomegaly

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Zometa
    Indication: Metastases To Bone

Femara
    Indication: Breast Cancer



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2011-11-22

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Dosage: 2.5 mg, daily
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Tasigna
    Dosage: 300 mg, daily
    Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
    Start date: 2011-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Perdolan; Ramipril; Elthyrone; Herceptin; Loramet; Metamizole Sodium Monohydrate; Lexotan; Spiriva; Duragesic-100; Pantoprazole; Sipralexa



Possible Femara side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-11-18

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Femur Fracture, Hand Fracture, Post Procedural Haematoma, Fall, Fracture Nonunion, Osteoporosis Postmenopausal, Foot Fracture, Poor Quality Sleep, Myalgia, Haematocrit Decreased, Postoperative Wound Infection, Drug Administration Error, Bone Disorder, Bone Density Decreased, LOW Turnover Osteopathy, Migraine, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Skin Disorder, Appendix Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Rhinitis Allergic, Staphylococcal Infection, Salmonellosis, Tooth Disorder

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Femara
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    End date: 2007-05-01

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Tamoxifen Citrate



Possible Femara side effects in female

Reported by a physician from Belgium on 2011-11-17

Patient: female

Reactions: Myalgia, Blood Lactate Dehydrogenase Increased, Blood Creatinine Increased

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    Start date: 2011-08-01

Tasigna
    Indication: Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia
    Start date: 2011-02-01

Other drugs received by patient: Herceptin



Possible Femara side effects in 57 year old female

Reported by a consumer/non-health professional from Germany on 2011-11-17

Patient: 57 year old female

Reactions: Urticaria, Extrasystoles, Bone Pain, Arrhythmia, Myalgia, Hot Flush, Fatigue, Joint Swelling, Arthralgia, Dizziness

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara



Possible Femara side effects in 60 year old female

Reported by a physician from United States on 2011-10-25

Patient: 60 year old female, weighing 60.0 kg (132.0 pounds)

Reactions: Femur Fracture, Hand Fracture, Post Procedural Haematoma, Fracture Nonunion, Fall, Osteoporosis Postmenopausal, Poor Quality Sleep, Foot Fracture, Myalgia, Haematocrit Decreased, Postoperative Wound Infection, Drug Administration Error, Bone Disorder, Bone Density Decreased, LOW Turnover Osteopathy, Migraine, Skin Disorder, Lumbar Radiculopathy, Appendix Disorder, Osteoarthritis, Haemoglobin Decreased, Rhinitis Allergic, Staphylococcal Infection, Salmonellosis

Adverse event resulted in: hospitalization, disablity

Drug(s) suspected as cause:
Femara
    Indication: Breast Cancer
    End date: 2007-05-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Fosamax
    Administration route: Oral
    Indication: Osteoporosis Prophylaxis
    Start date: 2003-10-01
    End date: 2009-08-01

Other drugs received by patient: Effexor; Tamoxifen Citrate

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