Magnesium and Letrazole

Hi

Is it safe to take magnesium tablets with Letrazole, ie it doesn't undo the preventative work of the Letrazole?

I am 4 years into taking Letrazole after my treatment for triple positive breadt cancer, and removal of my ovaries. My cancer scored very highly for oestrogen and progesterone 

I had recently started taking magnesium to help with the menopausal side effects. It seemed to really help but then I panicked, thinking it might be interfering with the Letrazole and stopped taking it.

I can't find any specific information about whether this might be true or not - do you know? 

I'd love to start taking the magnesium again as it really helped but not at the cost of increasing the risk of my cancer returning! 

I would love to hear some guidance on this

Thank you 

  • Hello and thank you for your post.

    I have looked to see if I can see any interaction between magnesium supplements and Letrozole and can't see any.  However, you really should check this out with your team as they know more about your situation than I can. Your breast care nurse may be able to help, you might need to leave a message and she will get back to you.

    I hope you can find out soon. Please get back to us if you need any more information or support.  You may find it helpful to talk things through with one of the nurses on our helpline.  The number to call is Freephone 0808 800 4040 and the lines are open from 9am till 5pm Monday to Friday.

    Take care,

    Caroline