What is Fareston?
Category: Prescription Drugs
Most popular types: Toremifene
Fareston (toremifene) is used to treat breast cancer that has spread to other parts of the body in postmenopausal women. Toremifene is in a class of medications called nonsteroidal antiestrogens, and work by blocking the action of estrogen in the breast.
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 2 | 3 | |
| Prevent migraine | 1 | 3 | |
| Prevent organ rejection | 1 | 3 |
- Major
- Moderate
- Slight
- None
- Can't tell
Side effects
Side effects as an overall problem
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 0 | |
| Mild | 3 | |
| None | 0 |
Commonly reported side effects and conditions associated with Fareston
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Hot flashes | 1 |
What people switch to and from
Patients started taking Fareston after stopping:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Tamoxifen (Tamoxol) | 1 |
Patients stopped taking Fareston and switched to:
| Treatment | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Anastrozole (Arimidex) | 1 |
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