Side effect

I have been taking Letrozole since January after a lumpectomy.  I managed to complete my radiotherapy treatment on 20th March.

My major side effect is i constantly feel the need to go to the loo.Does anyone else have this problem? 

And is there an alternative to Letrozole?

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    Hi Tarks,

    Welcome to our forum. I am sorry to hear about your need to urinate so much. I took Letrozole for 6 years and stopped taking these in July 2017. I also had this problem. It didn't worry me too much throughout the day, but I found it a nuisance at night.

    My GP referred me to a nurse specialising in this type of disorder. She physically examined me and prescribed Venlafaxine for me. She also advised me to keep doing my pelvic floor exercises.

    There are alternatives to Letrozole, but most of them carry their own set of side-effects. You can discuss these with your nurse when you speak to her. If she can't help you, have a word with your GP.

    I sincerely hope that you can find something to help you cope with this situation,

    Please keep in touch and let us know how you get on. We are always here for you.

    Kind regards,

    Jolamine xx