Hi @Frances55
This is a link to a thread from a while ago that you might be interested in.
I don’t think there’s a one-size-fits-all when it comes to brand but, as the NHS won’t stretch to the original Femara, a lot seem to think that Accord is not a bad alternative. Some people don’t like it at all but, looking through the attached thread, Accord does ok. I have it as the preferred option on my repeat prescription. I got on fine with Sun Pharma too so it is very individual.
Obviously the biggest cause of side effects is the wiping out of oestrogen, which is what AIs do unlike Tamoxifen. AIs have been proven to be more effective in keeping recurrence at bay for post-menopausal women but there are plenty of women on this forum who got on better continuing with Tam post-menopause than converting to an AI. I guess it could be worth a conversation with your oncologist if the SE become problematic. Hopefully things will settle down over the next few months and when you find one you “like”, ask your GP to name it on your repeat prescription. It won’t guarantee you get it as distribution is very much in the hands of the wholesalers but I’ve only had one lot that wasn’t my preferred option (Accord).