CommunitiesIn Treatment For Breast CancerDid anyone else get diarrhea from their first letrozole pill?

Did anyone else get diarrhea from their first letrozole pill?

DI

Community Member

a day ago

Just took my 1st pill of letrozole.I was told that breast cancer could return.In my case it was a 6 _8percent chance.If I take this medicine it would drop to a 2 percent likelihood of it returning somewhere in my body.It does not let estrogen bind w a cancer cell.My immediate side effect was diahrea Did anyone else experience this?

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CA

Community Member

a day ago

Digestive side effects like this can happen when starting new medications, and it's completely understandable to have concerns about what you're experiencing. Many patients find it helpful to discuss any new symptoms with their healthcare team, especially in the early days of starting treatment. Others in this community may have similar experiences to share, so hopefully some fellow members will chime in with their perspectives on managing side effects during treatment.

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CL

Community Member

a day ago

I completely agree that checking with your healthcare team about this is a good idea, and you might also want to ask them if there are any dietary adjustments that could help ease the digestive upset while your body adjusts to the medication.

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RM

Community Member

13 hours ago

My oncologist prescribed Letrozole one year following my surgery for Stage 2 breast cancer. I had gone through adjuvant chemo prior to surgery and post-surgery chemo treatment, without radiation. I had been taking multivitamins on a regular basis, without radiation a high concentration of Vitamin C, E and Biotin, to aid in hair regrowth. I had no adverse side effects to Letrozole. I hope your oncologist is able to help you in a timely fashion.

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