Uses

How it works

Common side effects

inflammation of mouth and lips, increased urinary frequency, dizziness, hair loss, muscle, increased blood pressure, breathlessness, stroke, indigestion, diarrhea, increased hepatic enzyme, dry mouth, breast-pain, memory impairment, thirst, sleepiness, inability to sleep, palpitation, joint, vaginal dryness, eye irritation, irritability, itching of skin, low white blood cell count, fever, vomiting, depression, bone pain or stiffness, weight loss., increased sweating, vaginal bleeding, swelling, abnormal sensation of skin, cataract, Very common: High cholesterol level, chest pain, change in in appetite, brittle bones, dry skin, fatigue, bone fracture, cough, urge to vomit, rash, weight gain, hot flushes, pale red raised itchy skin rash, urinary tract infection, blurred vision, abdominal pain, taste disturbance, inflammation of a vein caused by a blood clot, inflammation of joint, anxiety, headache, vaginal discharge, constipation

Expert advice

• • Letrozole should not be given to children and adolescents up to 17 years of age.• Do not drive or operate heavy machinery as you feel dizzy, tired, drowsy or unwell while taking letrozole.• Do not take letrozole if you are allergic to letrozole or any other ingredient of tablet or intolerance to some sugars (lactose).• Do not take letrozole if you still have menstrual periods; severe liver or kidney disease; history of or are susceptible to brittle bones (osteoporosis) or bone fracture.• Avoid using letrozole if you are pregnant or breast-feeding.

Frequently asked questions

Letrozole