Faslodex Interactions and Alternatives
Currently, there are no medications, drugs, supplements, herbs, or foods and drinks that are known to cause possible interactions with Faslodex. Nevertheless, it is still advisable to consult your healthcare provider or pharmacist before taking Faslodex with other products. If you want to take certain lab test, then taking Faslodex may affect the results. For instance, Faslodex may work like estrogen, thus causing falsely high results in an estrogen blood test. In these cases, your doctor may suggest a saliva test or a urine test, which can also measure estrogen levels. [8]
In addition to Faslodex, other medications may also be prescribed for treating breast cancer, especially HR+ form. Common options for premenopausal women include tamoxifen, leuprolide acetate, and goserelin. For postmenopausal women, common alteratives to Faslodex include letrozole, exemestane, anastrozole, and tamoxifen. Some would be more suitable for your condition than others. Therefore, it is important to talk with your doctor to choose the best choice that works well for you. [9]
