How long does it take to notice side effects from letrozole?
Allergic reactions to letrozole are rare and symptoms include rash, itching, or swelling of the face, tongue, throat, or neck, severe dizziness, or trouble breathing and are most likely to happen within a few hours of starting letrozole.
What can replace letrozole?
Alternatives for advanced breast cancer letrozole (Femara) tamoxifen (Soltamox)
Do side effects of letrozole get worse over time?
Most people are given letrozole for 5 years, but some will take it for up to 10 years. Common side effects can be like menopause symptoms and include hot flushes, difficulty sleeping, tiredness and low mood. Side effects usually improve after a few months as your body gets used to the medicine.
Does letrozole put on weight?
Weight gain is one of the occasional side effects that can occur when taking letrozole but if you are finding it difficult to control then it may be worth getting in touch with your doctor to let them know.
How does letrozole make you feel?
Letrozole can sometimes cause headaches, nausea and vomiting. These usually improve or become easier to manage over time. Mild pain relief such as paracetamol may help with headaches. Taking your letrozole with or after food can help reduce nausea.
Can I take vitamin D with letrozole?
No interactions were found between letrozole and Vitamin D3.
How much does letrozole reduce estrogen?
The mean percentage of suppression for estrogen plasma levels during treatment with letrozole and anastrozole averaged 95.2% versus 92.8% for E2, 98.8% versus 96.3% for E1, and 98.9% versus 95.3% for E1S, respectively.
What happens if you don’t take letrozole?
Not taking letrozole for the recommended time may increase the risk of your breast cancer coming back. Taking letrozole for long periods of time has been associated with an increased risk of bone fractures and heart side effects.
Is it better to take letrozole in the morning or at night?
You can take letrozole at whatever time of day you find easiest to remember, but try to take your doses at the same time of day each day. This will help you to remember to take letrozole regularly. Swallow the tablet with a drink of water. You can take letrozole either with or without food.
Is it better to take letrozole at night?
How do you know letrozole is working?
How will I know if Letrozole is working? You may be asked to have a blood test during the menstrual cycle in which you are taking Letrozole. We usually take this blood sample on day 21 of your menstrual cycle and measure levels of the female hormone called progesterone. A level of 30 nmol/L or more is a good result.