User Reviews for letrozole oral

I am tired most of the time, but, get through it by pushing myself. Body aches are more than usual and now I have to get bone therapy treatment. My bone density is very low without it. All in all, I have passed my last 4 mammograms. Hopefully, this drug is the reason for it. After chemo and radiation, I will do what it takes to prevent cancer from coming back. Good luck to everyone else on this drug, because, to me, it is a lifesaver. Sometimes we have to give a little to get results.

I have been on Letrozole for about six weeks. Experiencing hot flashes, energy level has plummeted. Could be partly because of the radiation treatment I am also taking. I have had a persistent cough which has gotten worse since using it. Wondering if others have been affected by an annoying cough?

Taken to reduce estrogen levels (I am a male) my estrogen had climbed over 100 ng/dl and the highest level should be 39 ng/dl in a male. Amazing drug, knocked the estrogen down to 22 ng/dl with 1.25 mg twice a week in only two weeks. Joints got a little stiff, you need estrogen as a man just not a lot.

I have been taking it for about 6 months for 4th stage breast cancer in my liver. I has shrunk the tumors some. My side effects include dizziness and significant joint pain.

I have become so depressed. I have severe vaginal dryness. I cry all day. I am overwhelmed. I can't focus, my hair is thinning. It seems physician don't care about the human being just the physical body. People are made up of emotions, my depression is paralyzing. I need help, I am overwhelmed and can't fight anymore to be the person I was I was strong, always moved forward when things got tough. I would like to crawl in a hole and never come out. I feel angry, betrayed, unimportant. No purpose. I was a young 59 yr old, always on the go, physically fit. Read More Read Less

unusual bleeding vaginal bleeding,experince 45 minute nose bleed.

I don't really have any major problems with it I just hope it works in the long run.

I have been taking Femara for about 1 year. I can't really blame my extreme hot flashes on the medication but what I have noticed is the muscle/tendon pain. I have been treated for a trigger finger twice which is apparently a common complaint. I now am seeking treatment for carpal tunnel and tendonitis in my hands. I guess it's a small price to pay to stay cancer free.

Just started for the first time after having breast cancer. I have 4 1/2 years to go. So far feeling of sick to my stomach right off the bat but hope it works. Good luck to everyone else using this drug.

I started .5 of Letrozole in June 2011 to help get pregnant. The doctor found nothing wrong with my husband and I after all the testing and felt this would be a good first step. I took a second round in July and found out I was pregnant. I don't know for sure if it was the drug or just good timing finally, but something worked. We had been trying for almost a year, trying very hard. I didn't have any side effects with this drug.

I have just recently been switched from Femara to Letrozole (I am certain cost was a major factor in this decision). This is just the first month I am on Letrozole so it is really too early to tell the outcome.

I am just finishing my treatment-first two years on tamoxifen but switched to letrozole after experiencing muscle spasms + cramps. 3 years on letrozole and at first experienced very bad joint pain which lasted about 1 year but did wear off, and not noticable at all now. All the way through the treatment quite bad hot flashes (different levels from plain hot sweats to hot sweats with panic attacks). Glad to say only 1 month left now, and I will be medication free ( fingers crossed that all will be ok afterwards-that does concern me a bit). Good luck to everyone going thru' this.Read More Read Less

I began taking femara after 5 years on Tamoxifen. I have taken it each day for the past two years and it has not caused any side effects that I am aware of.

I was prescribed letrozole 2.5 mg for 5 days to induce ovulation. My first month I produced 2 good looking follicles, but did not get pregnant. The second month I took the same dose of medication and produced 1 good follicle. I am happy to report that I am pregnant! I have PCOS and am very pleased with the outcome.

i have had some bone and joint pain while taking this medication. i have noticed the reduction in size of my tumors. the medicaton seems to be having few side effects, although i have experienced slightly more hot flashes and mood changes. i have not noticed any additional hair loss than normal.

I have learned to live with the side effects that come from taking this medication( slight hair loss, joint pain, hot flashes, sleepy through the day, some times can't sleep, occasional dizziness...) these side effect are better than having the high chance of cancer coming back) but can not stand having shoes on for any lenght of time

Used for male gynomastia with good results.

I am 26 years old and I am on round 2 of Femara for infertility. 2.5 finally stimulated my ovaries unlike Clomid that did absolutely nothing. Now I am starting 7.5. I have high hopes for this dose due to the results of the lower dose.