Letroz is a prescription medicine that is available as a Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.
The correct dosage of Letroz depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Besides the medical condition it is advised for, the route of administration also plays an important role in determining the correct drug dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
The most common side effects of Letroz are Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Some other side effects of Letroz have been listed ahead. Usually, these side effects of Letroz go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. Please speak with your doctor if these side effects worsen or persist for a longer duration.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Letroz is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Letroz's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Letroz is not recommended if you suffer from certain medical conditions as it can have adverse effects. Liver Disease are examples of such conditions. The section on Letroz contraindications lists all such conditions.
Besides this, Letroz may also have severe interaction with some medicines. Refer to the list below for further details.
In addition to the above precautions for Letroz, it is important to know that it is not safe while driving, and is not habit-forming.
Letroz is used to treat the following -
Main Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Letroz is used -
Severe
Mild
Common
Is the use of Letroz safe for pregnant women?
Letroz Tablet should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Letroz safe during breastfeeding?
Letroz Tablet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Letroz on the Kidneys?
Letroz Tablet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Letroz on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Letroz Tablet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Letroz Tablet only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Letroz on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Letroz Tablet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Letroz should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letroz unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Letroz habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Letroz Tablet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should not drive or operate heavy machinery after taking Letroz Tablet as you may feel sleepy.
Is it safe?
Yes, but take Letroz Tablet only as per medical advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Letroz Tablet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Letroz
Due to a lack of research, nothing can be said about the consequences of taking Letroz Tablet together with food.
Interaction between Alcohol and Letroz
Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Letroz Tablet.
Yes, Letroz and metformin can be taken together because no harmful drug interaction has been reported between them. Hence, it is safe to take Letroz along with metformin.
Yes Letroz can be taken along with tamoxifen at the same time because tamoxifen decreases levels of letrozole by unknown mechanism. Hence taking Letroz with tamoxifen at the same time should be avoided.
Yes, Letroz may cause breast pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind breast pain is not known. If you are experiencing excessive breast pain then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes, Letroz can be taken together with vitex agnus-castus. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with vitex then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Rarely, Letroz causes weight fluctuation (weight gain or weight loss). However, the exact cause behind weight fluctuation is unknown but it is presumed that this occurs due to fluctuation in hormone levels in the body caused by this drug. If you experience any unusual sudden weight gain or loss after taking this drug, then consult it with your doctor without further delay.
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