Letrozole Questions (Page 2)

What is Femara (letrozole) and what is it used for?

Letrozole - anyone had vision side effects due to femara ?

Started taking FEMARA this July after mastectomy Did not had eyes exam previously. Had tests for liver function -kidney - bone density .

Femara - Is letrozole a chemo pill?

Is letrozole a chemo pill?

What sleep aids may I take while on letrozole?

Is it ok to take Simply Sleep? Or Unisom?

Letrozole - is there anything I can take to ease the pains in my joints while taking letrazole ?

... Mainly hands , hips, knees and feet pain ! Side effects of letrazole , is there anything i can do to help myself ?

How long, after taking a tablet (letrozole) will it take for side effects to occur?

some of the side effects mentioned are inability to focus, blurred vision, brain fog... I work 10 hours a day so I need to know. Also, if it does not happen on day 1 of taking the medication, may it happen on day 2 or 3 or further down the road? The other possible side effects such as bone density... read more

Should I take letrozole or just do radiation for stage 1 breast cancer?

Wondering I am 70 fairly healthy women diagnosis with stage 1breast cancer -had recent surgery: Dr is suggesting I take letrozole for next 5 years Looking at all the side effects I am extremely hesitate so am looking into radiation instead -never had radiation-just looking for opinions -how was it... read more

What effect on dry eyes from taking letrozole?

Has anyone had a problem with their eyes while taking letrozole 2.5mg? I took the drug for 10 days and had vision blurring, sharp pain, and redness in my eyes. Also had a bad headache every day.

Complicated meds schedule?

I have to take the following meds: Palbociclib, letrozole, denosumab, levothyroxine 100mcg, liothyronine (twice daily) symbicort, calcium carbonate, and chondroitin/glucosamine and have a fungal ear infection. I’d just worked out a dosing schedule and now have to add in disopyramide 3x100g... read more

Can I stop letrozole without withdrawal symptoms?

I am 64y and have been taking letrozole for 4.5 yrs. Suddenly, we have no insurance and very little income. I need to stop but would like to know what to expect. Anyone had this experience?

Femara - Since starting Letrozole 3 years ago my blood sugar levels have been elevated. Are they?

... related? I am now consider pre diabetic, could the cancer meds be the cause? I am 5'7", 140 lbs and watch my carbs and sugar intake, lost 15 pounds and nothing really changed. No diabetes history!

Femara - What herbal supplements should I avoid while on letrozole?

When prescribed letrozole do I also need to follow a special diet?

I understand that letrozole blocks estrogen. Does that mean that I need to have an estrogen free diet? How about phytoestrogen? Can I just stay away from the foods with the most (phyto)estrogen, like soy products, etc. How about natural plant based phytoestrogens found in a lot of vegetables? Do I... read more