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Hi ladies. Does anyone feel crappy taking the new ibrance pills. I miss the caplets

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I'm still getting capsules but if it changes I will let you knowBest wishes Cheryl x

I am taking the pills and see no difference in them. MyDose was lowered from 125 to 75 so I actually feel better on the pills than I did the caplets. I do hope you can get to feeling better about them -Madlyn

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8576

I am on my 2nd week of the new pills. Not sure this will help much. I haven't experienced a lot of problems, however it seems to leave a bad taste in the mouth for a few minutes. I also take Pantoprazole for my stomach. Maybe that helps me tolerate them.

Cheers, June S.

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hdhonda

Yes, I do. There was some discussion about it a short time ago. It seems to be making my neutrophils drop extra low.Blessings Hannah

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Maludagui

No. I am feel the same , no difference. But the taste is no good

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Euebdbdbddh

Hi , I was on Ibrance for 3 years . At the beginning I was not feeling great, but felt like a human for 3 years. Hope it works for you x

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MaryCos

I am only 2.5 months into Ibrance (and Letrozole). I started on the caplets in the first month and was switched to the tablets in month 2. For me, I had more side effects on the capsule, i.e., constant headache, increased joint pain (I already have chronic pain, but it was amplified), and I had to take a pause in-between months one and two due to low blood counts. Seems I am doing fine on the tablets, and I actually feel great. Funny how different this can be for each of us. So sorry you aren't feeling well, Marianne.

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mbcfight

I had very bad digestive problems on the capsules and had to lower dose to 100 mg. When I switched to tablets the issues were much much better for me and was able to increase back to 125mg.

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mariootsi

I feel worse on the stupid pills. I had no problem with the capsules!!!! More heartburn and stomach issues. Still fatigued.

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Bexly

I’ve had no issues with the pills.

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Bogin6

I was on capsule for 4.5 years when I switched to tablets I never felt right. It was to the point that I gagged when I had to take it. After a few months my tumor markers went up and I now have Mets to my liver. This might be unrelated but a group like this can often identify issues. Not to scare anyone but just want it said my gut tells me it should be monitored.

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