Hi, can anyone give me advice on what brands of letrozole have the least side effects please.
I am due to start taking it and have read lots of negative information about it. xx
Hi, I did a lot of research and decided to try Accord brand, that actually suited me. Different brands seem to work for different people, it seems.
You will sadly, inevitably, get side effects like flushes, and possibly some bone aches/joint pains. That’s a bit like knowing that oestrogen provides some joint lubrications, like WD40 does for mechanical objects I guess. But when weighed up against possible recurrence I know what I’d rather face!
hope all goes well for you
hugs xxx
Moomy
Hi there, I started with the TEVA brand which worked fine for me but my pharmacist couldn’t get them anymore so I was given Sun Pharma which I found to be awful, every bone and muscle from head to toe ached. I then was advised to try the Accord brand which I am glad to say have minimum side effects. Just the odd ache and hot flush. Everyone is different and if one brand doesn’t work for you ask to try another!
Went to doctor about pain with Letrozole and she asked if I was depressed! No real help but since being on this forum I now realise it's the better of the two evils and as | couldn't face the alternative Letrozole is the only answer.
I'm with you when faced with possible recurrence I know what I'd rather do. It's only pain! Ha Ha.
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