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Zan
3 years agoMember
Need suggestions
I have been taking Arimidex for couple of years but due to its side effects, my oncologist has advised me to switch to Letrozole and give it a try may will have less side effects. So, I had stopped ta...
arpie
3 years agoMember
@Zan I had bad side effects on both Letrozole (6 weeks) and Exemestane (6 months) & then swapped to Arimidex/Anastrozole (4.5 years) and after a few months, I noticed that there were way less side effects - so I hope that happens with your swap too.
I honestly think it doesn't matter WHICH one you try first, that it (the first one) will usually give you the worst side effects & hopefully by swapping, you'll get relief from the side effects xx
From memory, the Onc gave me a 4 week break before starting the new one ....
All the best
I honestly think it doesn't matter WHICH one you try first, that it (the first one) will usually give you the worst side effects & hopefully by swapping, you'll get relief from the side effects xx
From memory, the Onc gave me a 4 week break before starting the new one ....
All the best