There is no particular time of day when you must take Letrozole. You should, however, take it at the same time each day.
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- Letrozole is used to reduce levels of estrogen in postmenopausal women, which may inhibit the progression of some specific types of breast cancers that require estrogen to grow.
- Letrozole is a medicine that is used to treat postmenopausal women with breast cancer. It is frequently prescribed to women who've been using tamoxifen for at least 5 years.
Contradications
- Pregnancy: Letrozole can harm a developing fetus.
- Allergy: Allergy to the active component of Letrozole or any of the ingredients
Side effects
The side effects of this medicine are musculoskeletal pain, headache, fatigue, GI upset, dyspnea (shortness of breath), viral infections, hot flushes, abdominal pain, joint and muscle pain, depression, dizziness, palpitations, high blood pressure, vaginal bleeding, weight changes, sweating, osteoporosis, increased cholesterol levels, peripheral edema, dry skin, rash and alopecia (bald spots).
Expert Advice
- Keep Letrozole at room temperature, away from sunlight, heat, and moisture. Avoid freezing.
- Keep Letrozole out of children's and pets' reach.
- Do not store expired or no-longer-needed medicines.
- Consult your doctor about how to properly discard any medicine you no longer require.
FAQs
What time of day is the best to take Letrozole?
Is it better to take Letrozole with food?
Letrozole can be taken either with food or without food. Food has no effect on how effectively Letrozole works.
Is Letrozole effective in killing cancer cells?
Letrozole does not kill cells of breast cancer directly. It reduces the amount of estrogen produced in the body, which certain cells of breast cancer may require in order to grow. Letrozole can reduce or inhibit the progression of certain breast cancer cells by reducing the estrogen levels.
How does Letrozole impact your menstrual cycle?
When Letrozole is used to treat breast cancer, it is exclusively for postmenopausal women who are not experiencing periods. Letrozole, on the other hand, can induce vaginal bleeding in roughly 13% of patients.
Is it possible for Letrozole to make me sleepy?
Letrozole can produce drowsiness and dizziness. Be cautious when driving or performing risky activities until you understand how Letrozole affects you.
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