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Katie46
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2 months ago

Letrozole and high cholesterol

I'm struggling to reduce my cholesterol, it's always been a bit high and it's now jumped up to 7, yikes! I'm almost certain this has been caused by the Letrozole as it's a known side effect. 

I have a pretty healthy diet and pretty much follow the healthy heart diet, and have for years. I spent 6 weeks being even more strict and managed to reduce it by 0.04 😆

I'm giving it another few months, and picking up my extercise, and will then seriously consider taking statins, if I haven't managed to reduce it more. I've lost 10kg since diagnosis 2 years ago. My good collestrol is still pretty good.

I think I'm kidding myself that it will get better, my husband eats pretty much the same as me, but with more biscuits, and his is perfect 🙄

Has anyone else had a similar issue?

LETRAZOLE

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  • Briffarm's avatar
    Briffarm
    Member
    2 months ago

    Hi Katie46,

    I have not started, but my oncologist is guiding me towards Letrozole as 'gold standard' for my case. Like you, I have always been on the higher normal cholesterol prior to BC diagnosis. Like you, I have been watching my diet and activity to keep it from going over the standard limit. My husband is similar - eat whatever and cholesterol is perfect. I guess, I can't help you, but I am keen to keep in touch and hear from others as well to navigate this season.