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Letrozole
I started the letrozole tablets today. I was told they could make me nauseous for a few days and they were not wrong to the point where I spent the morning vomiting! So not happy about that. I feel a...
So sorry May. I was a bit queasy the first few days but it settled quickly. Try to take it easy on yourself for as long as you can manage. Rest up, gentle exercise and some distraction. You could try some anti-nausea meds if it gets too much.
For many, including me, Letrozole is a hard drug to take. Some of the side effects I had in the first year (currently in the second year) have stopped, while new ones have appeared. The doctors say that for some the side effects settle down after about six months.
For me, sheer bloody minded determination and the oncologist permitted two month drug holiday that I am about to take is what's keeping me going on this wretched drug. I wish I could offer something more useful! Hang in there, K xox
For many, including me, Letrozole is a hard drug to take. Some of the side effects I had in the first year (currently in the second year) have stopped, while new ones have appeared. The doctors say that for some the side effects settle down after about six months.
For me, sheer bloody minded determination and the oncologist permitted two month drug holiday that I am about to take is what's keeping me going on this wretched drug. I wish I could offer something more useful! Hang in there, K xox