Hot flushes through Letrozole

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Hi I'm taking Letrozole and get hot flushes. Anyone else got that problem too? I sweat everywhere and I mean everywhere under my armpits, my back, head , neck and especially between my legs. Its annoying and I always feel dirty. One off the nurses suggested to get a handfan which I have bought and wouldn't go without anymore. 

Can i ask which time are you ladies taking the letrozole ? I'm taking mine in the morning but in the evening and through the night I'm in for it. Funnily enough the hot flushes doesn't bother me as much during the day time. How is it for you ? 

Tia 

  • Hi, unfortunately its a very common side effect.  Based comments from others on this forum, I take mine in the evening.   While I get some hot flushes, they are not too fierce.  Think others recommend taking them even later at night. 

  • Tbh my oncologist said something about it too, he said I should try to take em earlier as I have done. But now i will try to take em later and see how I'll get on with it. 

    I'm dreading the summertime when the temperatures goes up. 

    The worst part I find is that in one minute you want to throw all the clothes off you and the next minute you wanna wrap up like an eskimo. GrimacingSlight smile

  • Hi  I've been on letrozole for 2 years now, 8 to go !  I take it in morning always have, I get hot flush at night about 9pm, but achy joints is main issue, but just try and cope as I know it's doing a brilliant job. Am in a routine now so will stick with it.

    Xxx

  • I take mine at bedtime and it seems to work for me .I’ve also been taking sage tablets and having acupuncture and it is so much better now. I’ve been taking them since July 2021.