Letryl: Uses, Price, Dosage, Side Effects, Substitute, Buy Online

Letryl Information

Letryl, a prescription drug, is manufactured in various forms such as Tablet. Breast Cancer are some of its major therapeutic uses.

The correct dosage of Letryl depends on the patient's age, gender, and medical history. Dosage also depends on the route of administration and your chief complaint for which the drug is prescribed. Detailed information has been provided in the dosage section.

Letryl also has some side effects, the most common being Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). Besides the aforementioned side effects, there are other adverse effects of Letryl as well, which are listed below. These side effects of Letryl are usually temporary and subside with the completion of treatment. Consult your doctor if these side effects become worse or stay for a longer duration.

In addition, Letryl's effect is Severe during pregnancy and Severe for lactating mothers. In addition, Letryl's effects on the liver, heart and kidney are discussed below in the Letryl related warnings section.

Individuals suffering from medical conditions like Liver Disease must refrain from the use of Letryl since this can cause severe adverse effects. The section on Letryl contraindications lists all such conditions.

Additionally, Letryl may also adversely react with other medicines. A complete list of these interactions is given below.

Along with the above-mentioned precautions, remember that taking Letryl is considered not safe while driving, and is not addictive.

Letryl Benefits & Uses
Letryl Dosage & How to Take
Letryl Side Effects
Letryl Related Warnings
Severe Interaction of Letryl with Other Drugs
Letryl Contraindications
Frequently asked Questions about Letryl
Letryl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Letryl Benefits & Uses

Letryl is used to treat the following -

Other Benefits

Breast Cancer

Letryl Dosage & How to Take

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

Age Group	Dosage
Adult(Female)	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor
Geriatric	Disease: Breast Cancer Before or After Meal: After Meal Single Maximum Dose: 2.5 mg Dosage Form: Tablet Dosage Route: Oral Frequency: 1 daily Course Duration: As directed by the doctor Special Instructions: As prescribed by the doctor

Letryl Side Effects

Based on research, the following side effects have been observed when Letryl is used -

Severe

Fatigue
Depression (Read More - From Meditation to Nutrition: Home Remedies for Easing Depression)
Bone Fracture

Mild

Anxiety (Read More - Home Remedies for Anxiety)
पेट दर्द
Dyspepsia
Cough
Hair Loss
Influenza like symptoms
Weakness
Rash

Common

Hot Flashes
Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint)

Letryl Related Warnings

Is the use of Letryl safe for pregnant women?

Letryl shows severe side effect on pregnant women. For this reason, pregnant women should only take it after taking medical advice.

Severe
Is the use of Letryl safe during breastfeeding?

Women who are breastfeeding may experience severe harmful effects after taking Letryl. It should only be taken after medical advice.

Severe
What is the effect of Letryl on the Kidneys?

Letryl may have mild side effects on the kidneys.

Mild
What is the effect of Letryl on the Liver?

Letryl may cause harmful effects on liver. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate
What is the effect of Letryl on the Heart?

Letryl may cause harmful effects on the heart. if you feel it's having any such effect, then stop taking this drug, and restart only on your doctor's advice.

Moderate

Severe Interaction of Letryl with Other Drugs

Letryl should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -

Severe

Citalopram

Thalidomide

Moderate

Clopidogrel

Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol

Ethinyl Estradiol,Drospirenone

Letryl Contraindications

If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Letryl unless your doctor advises you to do so -

Liver Disease
High Lipoprotein
High Cholesterol
Osteoporosis

Frequently asked Questions about Letryl

Is this Letryl habit forming or addictive?

Forming a habit of Letryl has not been reported.

No
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?

No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Letryl can make you feel drowsy.

Dangerous
Is it safe?

Yes, but take Letryl only as per medical advice.

Safe, but take only on Doctor's advise
Is it able to treat mental disorders?

No, the use of Letryl in mental disorders is not effective.

No

Letryl Interactions with Food and Alcohol

Interaction between Food and Letryl

There isn't any research available on the side effects of taking Letryl with food.

Unknown
Interaction between Alcohol and Letryl

Due to lack of research, nothing can be said about side effects of consuming alcohol while taking Letryl.

Unknown

Frequently asked Questions about Letryl

Question about 6 years ago

Can I discontinue Letryl on my own without doctors advice?

Dr. Sameer Awadhiya MBBS , Pediatrics

No, Letryl should not be discontinued without doctors advice. You are recommended to always consult a doctor before discontinuing this medicine.

Question almost 6 years ago

Can I take Letryl without consulting a doctor?

Dr. Kapil Sharma MBBS , General Physician

No, Letryl is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letryl cause acne?

Dr. Gaurav MBBS , General Physician

No, Letryl does not cause acne. It has not been reported by the patients who are taking this drug till now. If you are experiencing acne after taking this drug then it might be due to some other medical condition and you are advised to discuss it with your doctor.

Question over 5 years ago

Does Letryl cause hair loss?

Dr. Chinmaya Bal MBBS , General Physician

No, Letryl does not cause hair loss but it might cause hair thinning because it affects the estrogen levels in the body which is presumed to play a protective role against hair loss.

Question about 6 years ago

What is Letryl?

Dr. R.K Singh MBBS , Diabetology

Letryl is a brand name of letrozole and it comes in the form of a tablet. It belongs to the class of drugs known as an aromatase inhibitor. It is a prescription drug which is used for the treatment of breast cancer. It is also used off-label for the treatment of anovulation (female infertility).