Letrozole v Anastrozole

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I was wondering if anyone here has had any better results from side effects by switching from Letrozole to Anastrozole.

im currently on Letrozole and have been for 7 weeks now but I’m really suffering with painful stiffness fingers, hip and knee joints. By mid morning they have loosened up bit and not as painful but still quite stiff. I’m also now having hot flushes that I never had prior to taking which is keeping me up at night

My oncologist has suggested going over to Anastrozole but wondered if anyone had felt better after switching or if the side effects subsided.

im just scared that if I switch I’m going to make things worse for myself.

I would love to hear other peoples experiences

Bobbiboo 6 hours ago

I had same problem with anastrozole. I'm much better on exemestane

Seb69 6 hours ago

I’ve been on letrozole for 2 months get the flushes that’s all so far my oncologist said it takes 3 months for the side affect to peak the it should wane off if not changing the brand sometimes helps are you on the same brand I’m on accord you can also get something from your GP for the flushes which is common when blocking estrogen not hormone treatment obviously either way blocking estrogen will have an effect but changing might be better if it’s bad you can always switch again it’s early days until your body adjusts also if your on statins as well it could be changing them will help x

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