Hello & Letrozole question

Hi everyone

I've just joined the forum and looking forward to connecting with you all.

I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer and will have surgery and reconstruction in August.  As my tumour is Estrogen Receptive, I've been given Letrozole to take.

I'm really concerned about the possible side effects and wonder if anyone has any advice about this medication?

All thanks in advance

 

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  • As already mentioned, each individual can have different side effects, and to a different level.  If you don't cope so well on a particular brand, then try another until you find one you tolerate best

    I've had to change from one  brand but the brand I'm taking now is much better.  I don't tend to tolerate these tablets well, though, unfortunately but that does't mean you will have issues.

    Just a tip, if  you want to try different brands, order your Letrozole at a different time from any other meds, so it's on it's own script, which  you can then take to other pharmacies to find the brand you're wanting.

    Wishing you the best of luck

  • Hi and thanks so much for your response.  That's a really helpful tip about having the letrozole on a separate prescription - thanks.  

    It's good to know that there are other medications out there to try if the Letrozole is proving difficult.

    I've agreed with my Macmillan nurse to give the Letrozole a try for a month until my surgery and then we can reassess.  So I'm happy with that.  

    Wishing you the best of luck too.

     

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  • Hi and thanks so much for your response.  That's a really helpful tip about having the letrozole on a separate prescription - thanks.  

    It's good to know that there are other medications out there to try if the Letrozole is proving difficult.

    I've agreed with my Macmillan nurse to give the Letrozole a try for a month until my surgery and then we can reassess.  So I'm happy with that.  

    Wishing you the best of luck too.

     

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