First med fail

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I started Letrozole 6 days ago. Day after I had a really bad headache & nausea. A bit better the following day but couldn’t sleep. On 4th day the headache was bad again & BP a bit raised. Slightly higher yesterday & today even higher. Just to check my machine wasn’t faulty, I asked my pharmacist to check it.. At that point it was even higher so I rang my BCN and she’s stopped the Letrozole. I’m having surgery in 12 days so I’m giving it a miss until after & then try a different med. I’m disappointed because I’ve usually been quite tolerant of medications, but I dare say cancer throws a few curve balls at you. 

  • Hi, prior to my surgery my blood pressure went very high so I’m wondering if this could be part of your problem rather than the letrozole. I never realised how stressed I was at the time.

    Good luck with your surgery and I wish you well. 

  • You could have a point Mibby. I’m spending the weekend resting & my pharmacist has arranged a 24 hr BP recording on Tuesday. Fingers crossed it’s all ok, got enough to deal with especially being right on top of Christmas.