Side Effects of Fulvestrant (Cont.)

Serious Side Effects of Fulvestrant

Some side effects with fulvestrant, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These side effects include but are not limited to:
 
 
 
  • Signs of a blood clot, such as:
 
    • Pain
    • Swelling
    • Tenderness (especially in the legs)
 
  • Signs of an allergic reaction, including:
 
    • An unexplained rash
    • Hives
    • Itching
    • Unexplained swelling.
 

Final Thoughts on Side Effects of Fulvestrant

You may experience some or none of the fulvestrant side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking the drug. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect of fulvestrant, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;