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fulvestrant · Medicine question

How common are hot flushes with fulvestrant (Faslodex) monotherapy?

iatroX medicinesPublished 8 November 2026

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Answer

Hot flushes are classified as very common with fulvestrant (Faslodex) monotherapy.

Sources for this answer

Faslodex 250 mg solution for injectionAstraZeneca UK Limited · emc · SmPC §4.8 Undesirable effects · Version 28Document updated 6 March 2026

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