Letrozole: When will I start feeling/seeing side effects?
I started taking Letrozole (Femura) about a month ago. When will I start feeling/seeing side effects? what are the main side effects you have? Does anyone not have any side effects?
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Not yet, Francine. I've been reluctant to try any other choices because it seems to me, from what I've read here, that they all have similar side effects.
@francine6829 - if you are directing you question to me the answer is no. When I investigated the drug, I found it may have similar side effects to the AI I am taking. I believe it’s important to remember that 50 percent of those who take an AI Do Not experience difficult side effects. Hopefully, you’ll be in that 50%🙏
Did you consider trying Femera/letrozole?
I started taking Arimidex 13 months ago. At first I took it at night, but when the side effect of insomnia began, I switched to mornings. Now, the other side effects of hair loss, joint pain, fatigue and still, insomnia have made me decide a year later to try mornings again. I'm 74, but this medication makes me feel like a much older Grammy. Still, I persist, because I would rather have these side effects than another bout of cancer. I'll let you know if changing to a morning dose helps.
@francine6829 - yes Francine just hot flashes! She said they were wicked but she’s now 7 years clean and happy she went a full five years. The best to You 😊
Were the hot flashes her only side effect ? Nothing else?
@francine6829 - hi Francine:) My sister-in-law took Femera for 5 years and experienced on hot flashes. I hope you have easy time. Good wishes . . .