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Has anyone on Letrozole had night sweats and poor sleep?

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@wews I've been taking Letrozole for a year now. The main side effect I've experienced is night sweats. They were much worse at the beginning, but over time, I think my body has started to adjust.
Trying different brands might help—though it can vary. I switched brands one month and noticed my night sweats got significantly worse, so it might be worth experimenting to see what works best for you.
I also found a helpful solution on Amazon: a cooling blanket from the brand Amelie Home (Q-Max). When a hot flash hits, I use the blanket to cool down. Since I’m already covered by it when I fall back asleep, I don’t wake up later feeling cold. It’s made a big difference in managing the discomfort at night.
I hope any of this helps!

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@angiemal thanks so much for the insight. The hot flashes aren’t too bad but the night sweats are what wake me up because I get cold. I am going to try the blanket though! I have a feeling all three choices of these AI drugs all have hot flash side effects because they all shut down estrogen. There is a drug to stop the night sweats but one of the side effects is insomnia ! And that’s the problem. When I wake up in the middle of the night I can’t fall back asleep!