Exploring other treatment options, rather than AI med

I just want to add that I was given the generic form once bc my pharmacist could not get my Meds… I bled from it. Immediately went to my Gyno, not the oncologist… she said generic drugs are not equivalent! She wrote my script for only non/generic so they cannot substitute. I never bled again. I wonder after hearing this if that may have been the problem . Just a thought♥️ I don’t know if the oncologist , “whom I love” would have picked that up so quickly… and maybe would have taken me off.

That is so interesting! I tried generic and had neuro reaction immediately ("sensitivity"). I took brand name Femara for 5 years with no problem.

For my last 3 months I did try a different generic and it was fine. The fillers are different. Overall I tend to trust brand name drugs over generics even though it is a financial stretch.

I just saw your cholesterol and fish oil comment. I finally got around to actually adding Omega 3 supplements to my regime and realized, a week later, that I felt better in some hard-to-identify-way. I'd given a few bottles to a male friend. He said that he also feels physically better since taking them. Our respective diets had few omega 3 sources other than almonds so that was an oversight on my part. I'll be curious to see upcoming cardio-profile blood work results .

I am new to this site. Can we share product labels here? I am wondering what type/brand of omega 3 supplements you are using. There are so many out there and I'm sure some are better than others. Is it fish oil?

I am new to this site. Can we share product labels here? I am wondering what type/brand of omega 3 supplements you are using. There are so many out there and I'm sure some are better than others. Is it fish oil?

@sues2

Thanks for asking that question.
As far as recommending or sharing products you have found helpful or asking question of others is fine. Mayo Connect guidelines restricts commercial postings, self-promotion, advertisements or solicitations

But, sharing experiences and information is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Many supplements may interactive negatively with other medications you are taking, so always ask provider before taking a supplement.

With that being said, I will give my personal experience with Omega-3, fish oil. My eye doctor first recommend for dry eyes, and then years later a nutritionist recommend a screening for Omega-3, she recommend the same brand, Nordic Naturals. Since first started taking, they have add lemon taste to it. Many people did not like original taste. I take 1280 mg daily.

If search Mayo Connect for "Fish Oil" or "omega-3" you will find discussion in many of the support groups.

Hope that helps. Do you have specific reason for adding Omega-3 to your supplements? .