Letrozole User Reviews & Ratings (Page 2)

• Sjano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• March 2, 2021

For Female Infertility "I was diagnosed with PCOS 3 months ago after going to a fertility clinic, although I thought I had it when I was admitted to hospital 4 years ago with a cyst, that popped and made me really sick! The doctors just shrugged it off and this happened twice ! I’ve just started take letrozole 5mg day 2-6 and just received my smiley face !! Side effects was bad headaches that I couldn’t shake off and hot sweats, later on before I ovulated I felt like my ovaries were going to pop (google this thinking it was going to happen ) so fingers crossed my next cycle will be the one and We will get our first BFP !!! For those TTC I send lots of baby dust your way, and those that are already there I wish you a happy wonderful pregnancy x"

• Des
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 18, 2021

Femara (letrozole) for Female Infertility "Had my 1st round of Femara in December. I did ovulate for the 1st time that I’m aware of in a long time due to PCOS. I did end up pregnant, but sadly had a chemical pregnancy around 3 weeks. I’m thankful that it did work for us and I was able to conceive. Now is the hard part of figuring out where to go from here. Prayers and love to all!"

• Ash
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 25, 2019

For Female Infertility "Doctor started me on Clomid to hlep me get pregnant did that for 2 months then doctor said I didn’t ovulation the last month so she then started me on letrozole took those days 3-7 and now I’m 9 weeks along "

• Nano
• May 12, 2020

For Female Infertility "I was trying to get pregnant from 10 months I went to infertility specialist although I didn't have pcos but I took letrozole for three months and got pregnant on the third cycle....blessed with a baby .... I don't understand if I didn't have pcos how did it work ? Another point to note is I was given link tablet local brand and since I couldn't find that brand I took glaxsomsith letrozole on third cycle and got pregnant."

• Rubia...
• February 1, 2021

For Female Infertility "I am 17 weeks along with my first baby after 5 cycles of letrozole. I was trying to conceive for years, of course it's a group of things that need to be changed in your mind: Think positively , everyone was getting pregnant before me and I was putting myself down. We all have our own time to shine, be happy for everyone else. Have a diary on an app so u can log in your symptoms, days you had sex, etc... I lost a ton of weight before I got pregnant, so eat better, cut down on alcohol. And all of that helped to conceive Good luck ladies. You will get there also x"

• Cindy...
• Taken for less than 1 month
• January 6, 2021

For Female Infertility "I have been suffering from PCOS for a year now. Took Femara 2.5g from day 3-7 of my cycle for 1 month. Well ... I’m gonna be a mom. Hope this helps someone like it helped me"

• Mbano
• October 24, 2020

For Female Infertility "I used letrozole for the first time last year Dec, conceived that same month but sadly,I had a miscarriage at 21 weeks. Letrozole is my miracle drug with God's help. Used it again this cycle,I am hopeful it will conceive by God's Grace"

• Jaycee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• October 9, 2019

For Breast Cancer "After mastectomy surgery, stage 2, cancer in 2 lymph nodes inside mammary tissue, No chemo/radiation. Began letrozole, experienced hot flashes/insomnia. After one year, no hot flashes but sleep disruption. As I entered 1.5 year mark taking letrozole I began to have joint pain, deep aching and less strength in hips/knees. As a former therapist, I switched to exercise in pool as I could no longer tolerate joint pain with land based exercise. By 2 year mark, decreased stability when walking, difficulty climbing steps, getting up from chair or toilet. Prior to surgery I had been walking 3 miles a day, now pain limits walking a block. Xrays prior to surgery showed no significant arthritis in any joints. Now unable to get out of chair without pain 8/10. Stopped taking med, 3 days later pain went from 8/10 to 5/10. 3 weeks after stopping pill, pain 3/10, with lingering weakness hips/knees. Mind is now less foggy. Quality of life is more important than continuing to take this pill."

• Ali
• Taken for 6 months to 1 year
• February 26, 2020

For Breast Cancer "I’ve had cancer twice. This second time, I have Stage 3 breast cancer and had to have chemotherapy. I’m on Letrozole, and have been on it since September 2019. Firstly, I can’t believe the pain I’m in. It’s got worse by the week/month. I’m a Pilates teacher and work every day, but I’m finding that there are things I can’t do now, as my hands and elbows are unbelievably painful. I can take a lot of pain, but this is bad. When I get out of bed or up from sitting, I can barely walk away. I also have groin pain and lower back pain, yet I’m fit and strong in every other way. This is getting me down, as I feel I’m on a slippery slope. It doesn’t help that I am high risk for another cancer, and that every pain worries me. I’m sorry that there are so many who are experiencing this."

• NJgirl
• August 2, 2019

For Breast Cancer "Was on Letrozole for 7 weeks. Had debilitating side effects which included nausea, vomiting, appetite loss and weight loss; chronic fatigue syndrome type pain, bilateral swollen glands, joint pain, inflammation in any prior injury area, pain radiating from shoulders down to hands; anxiety including body tremors, agitation, depression, uncontrollable crying, feelings of hopelessness and helplessness, feeling of being hit by a truck, the flu, laundry kicked down three flights of stairs; no energy, need to sleep during the day, inability to sleep at night; hair loss and hair thinning just to name the top side effects. Voluntarily went off drug. Oncologist confirmed that some women just can't handle this drug and I am one of them. A month later I am back to normal. I am cleaning house, I am sewing, I am reading and swimming."

• Anonymous
• May 9, 2012

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer, Metastatic "I've been taking Femara since the breast cancer was discovered in my lung - that has been 10 years this year. Two types of chemo failed to knock it out and as I was preparing for radiation, I started taking Femara. Within a month the tumor began to shrink and all that is left is scarring where it once was. I am so grateful to my doctor for recommending it to me. My other oncologist didn't even mention it. Needless to say I'm happy to be alive and enjoying life."

• Jee
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• September 26, 2020

For Female Infertility "I have been trying to conceive since 2018 still no luck had 2 miscarriages then doc recommend me gynae first she gave me clomid 6 cycle had very bad experience with horrible side effect and no luck with clomid. Now she gave me letrozole it’s my second round I got my period 32 day cycle now let’s see miracle will happen hoping to get positive news wish me luck"

• Kestrel
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 29, 2019

For Breast Cancer "I have been on Letrozole for just about a year now. My comment is this. Not all generics are the same. When I first started, I had no side effects whatsoever. My oncologist couldn't believe it. Then after six months, my pharmacy switched brands and I began getting hives and severe joint pain; the new brand they were giving me was from Teva. I recently asked them if they could still get the brand (Breckenridge) that they had originally given me and they said yes. I'm now taking that one again. No hives, although I do still have some lingering joint pain. I've had the same experience on a couple other meds I take, i.e., when my pharmacy switches brands I've had problems. So I'm just saying that sometimes it's not the medication, but the manufacturer."

• Tooty...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 10, 2013

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "I have been taking Femara for almost two years now after my second surgery for estrogen receptive positive breast cancer with no lymph nodes involved. Sure there are multiple side effects, some pretty tough to deal with sometimes but I am 66 years young and I love living. Give it a GO and keep on living."

• Smittie
• May 15, 2017

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "I've been taking Femara for a little over 5 months and have yet to experience any side effects whatsoever. I'd been warned about hot flashes, night sweats, joint pain, muscle pain, and so far nothing. I have two smallish tumors in one breast that we caught very early on, and at my 4 month ultrasound they've decreased by about 50%. I'll have a nipple-sparing mastectomy in about 2 weeks with DIEM flap reconstruction...the grossest part of this whole episode in my opinion...followed by radiation. No chemo here, just a very healthy mostly vegetarian diet and tons of walking. I'm 69, 5'6", 135, and so far consider myself about the luckiest cancer patient anywhere. Maybe I'll start feeling sick at some point but not yet. Hang in there ladies!!"

• Mom...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• December 6, 2021

Femara (letrozole) for Female Infertility "We tried for a year and half to fall pregnant, then I discovered I had fibroids had to have them surgically removed. 8months later discovered I had gallstone & had to have my entire gallbladder removed which was another set back. 4months after my gallbladder removal now 42yrs old, the fertility Professor that removed my fibroids done a ultra sound said I have a few eggs but my age is against me and I would need to go on Femara along with artificial insemination. My partner was not keen on AI he was more for it happening naturally and if it's God's will. I had the prescription for the Femara to take 2 tablets for 5 days starting on the 3rd day of my period took it in September without AI & nothing. Got my periods October again and I decided to give Femara 1 last go and after that I was going to give up & I thought it was just not meant to be. November 2021 I was 1week late for my period took a pregnancy test & BOOM positive. There is hope ladies wishing u luck with baby dust.X"

• rosies...
• February 8, 2012

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "I had many side effects- including, hot flashes, confusion, stomach problems, vaginal dryness, tired easily and bone weakening. On the bright side-I have had no recurrence and it is now 12 years since my diagnosis with lymph node involvement."

• Baby...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 10, 2024

For Female Infertility "I've been trying to get pregnant for 15 years. I only have one son who is 16. I wanted to have two children back to back and be done, but it didn't happen. My doctor prescribed me Letrozole 2.5 for cycle days 3-7. I got a faint positive test one day before my missed period. I'm 5 weeks pregnant."

• Anonymous
• January 2, 2011

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "I am 46 yrs old, stage IV MBC to lungs, been on femara for 1.5 years. My tumors were 40% down after one year and I am about to do next ct-scan soon. My side effects are minor muscle pain (and possibly some anxiety but may be unrelated). I have simultaneously adopted vegan life style and do regular exercise (yoga and walking). I have so much energy I don't know what to do with it. I don't gain weight either, and my muscle pain is usually gone after a brief stretch or walk. I highly recommend vegan diet and exercise to those who want to minimize pain. Thanks all and good luck."

• Chille...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• January 26, 2015

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "Had Grade A Breast Cancer that was caught early. Had a mass and one lymph node removed. Went on Femara on Nov. 8, 2014, the day after I finished radiation. At first, I didn't notice anything. Slowly the pain in my feet started, then other joints in my body. I felt like I was having trouble getting air into my lungs. I started feeling like I was in a fog. I already had been diagnosed with depression years ago which was under control with medication. I started experiencing depression a couple of weeks ago which included waking up and crying. That turned into suicidal depression. Without pain medication, I couldn't move around well. The bottom of my feet were killing me. I work full time. I quit the Femara 2 days ago."

• CJ2017
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• June 2, 2020

For Female Infertility "I have PCOS and have been trying to conceive for 2 1/2 years. My doctor prescribed Letrozole 2.5mg for days 3-7 but since I did not conceive the first month, he upped it to 7.5mg for days 3-7. I am now on my fourth cycle with no luck. My periods have regulated and I have fertile discharge and ovulation cramping when I'm supposed to, but even sex every two days hasn't led to a positive pregnancy test."

• Charl...
• August 24, 2021

Femara (letrozole) for Female Infertility "I struggled with getting pregnant for years! I found out I had PCOS in February of 2020 and my doctor put me on femara in July of 2020 a week later I was pregnant and now I have a healthy 4 month old baby girl! Love and baby dust to all stay positive!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for less than 1 month
• September 14, 2021

For Female Infertility "Diagnosed with PCOS. Doctor prescribed 2.5mg of Letrozole with a Provera induced period and… to God be the Glory I’m 4 weeks pregnant off of the first round (let the journey began :) Praying that God blesses me with a healthy pregnancy and health baby!"

• Billy...
• October 11, 2013

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "I have been on Femara for 3 years now, following 5 years on Tamoxifen as part of the Tango treatment for breast cancer. I have experienced severe joint pain, vaginal dryness, loss of libido, etc. But thought it was worth the effects in order to keep me 'cancer free'. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2003. I have also issues with bone problems i.e. broke my foot 4 years ago & chipped my knee joint. But hey I'm still here. Keep persevering girls!"

• Little...
• July 9, 2009

Femara (letrozole) for Breast Cancer "I have been on Femara for 3 months. After taking Tamoxifen for approximately 2 years, which I could not tolerate any longer, my oncologist put me on the Femara. While my hot flashes have pretty much disappeared, the joint and bone pain I am suffering is unbearable. My elbows, hands, fingers, knees, ankles and feet are the worse. In the mornings I cannot get out of bed. I take thyroid medicine in the morning and cannot open the bottle. It takes about 20 minutes before I can close my fingers or bend my toes. Nighttime is also bad. After sitting for short periods I cannot get up. I have never felt better in my life except for the constant agonizing pain. I am a very active 49 year old but feel like I am 90. This pain gets worse every day. I can only imagine what it will be like in 3 more months. I I am seeing my oncologist this week and am going to tell him I am stopping this drug. I believe the quality of my life is more important that the quantity."