
Letrozole (Femara) | Cancer information | Cancer Research UK
Letrozole (Femara) Letrozole is a type of hormone therapy drug, also known as hormone therapy. You pronounce it as let-roe-zole. It is also known as Femara. It is a treatment for breast …
Letrozole - side effects- how long until they kick in
Aug 14, 2024 · My wife also experienced different side effects when she started taking Letrozole. For her, the side effects kicked in around the third week, and they varied from mood swings, …
Letrozole side effects - Macmillan Online Community
Jan 14, 2024 · Hi Stella, I've been on Letrozole since May 2022 and like you have recently been feeling very tired, had achy ankles and my blood pressure is high. I also saw my GP and had …
Hormone therapy for breast cancer - Cancer Research UK
the risk of your cancer coming back the side effects of the drug There are different types of hormone therapy. These include: Tamoxifen Tamoxifen is one of the most commonly used …
Letrozole break update - Macmillan Online Community
May 23, 2023 · I've previously posted on the side effects (debilitating for me) which began a few months ago despite taking letrozole since August 2021. I'm now on an official break after …
Letrozole or Tamoxifen, which should I choose?
Jan 28, 2022 · I discussed the different scenarios with the oncologist, and she did say that Tamoxifen is much better tolerated than Letrozole , and 20% of women have side effects with …
Joint pain from letrozole, any advice? - Macmillan Online Community
I am struggling with side effects of letrozole (accord) tired and sore feet particularly when i go to bed and when I first get up. Sore elbows and stiffness in fingers...general fatigue probably due …
Letrozole withdrawal - Macmillan Online Community
May 21, 2021 · Hi Granny59 Yes 10 years is a long time to struggle with Letrozole and it’s horrendous side effects. I can tell you it’s not been easy but I felt I wanted to give myself the …
Letrozole side effects - Macmillan Online Community
Aug 15, 2025 · Really concerned about stopping taking letrozole as terrified of re-occurrence of breast cancer (grade 3 breast cancer oestrogen positive). But I feel my standard of life is …
Letrozole, worrying symptom - Macmillan Online Community
Dec 29, 2025 · Hi, I’ve been taking Letrozole for 2 years, a few not so nice physical side effects and a psychological symptom I’m struggling with. Apparently Letrozole can cause memory …