Letrozole

Hello BonnieLucy, I was also prescribed Letrozole for 5 years and have been taking it for a month now. I’ve had some of the side affects, a UTI, something I have not had for many many years. Bone pain, my hair is also getting very thin. 
I get pins and needles in my fingers mainly at night and I don’t sleep very well either.

I am going to persevere with it for a little longer and then will speak to my Oncologist to see if there is anything better.

I definitely feel that I cannot stay on it for 5 years with the side affects that I am currently getting.

Maybe speak with your Oncologist or BC nurses, they may be able to advise you. Good luck x

Hi  Valleyside, 

Thank you very much for your reply.   
I hope you get rid of your side effects soon, from your response I see you have been on Letrozole for 1 month. 
I was told by a nurse that it takes 3 months to get ifully in to your system.  
I have been taking it for 5 months 
I don’t think it’s the one for me. 
I have spoken to my surgeon who has told me to take a break from it for 6 weeks, we will then decide what the next step will be. 
All the best xx

Hi I tried letrozole for about 6 months I was then put on aromasin (exemestane) with some marginal improvement.

Good luck x

Thank you for your reply. I think I may have to go down that route. xx