Letrozole may be given to a postmenopausal woman as a treatment for breast cancer. This eMedTV page offers an overview of the drug, noting its effects, the types of breast cancer that it can treat, and precautions to be aware of prior to taking it.
Common side effects of letrozole can include dizziness, weight gain, and hot flashes. This eMedTV article also lists some more serious side effects that you should report to your doctor right away (including chest pain and signs of a blood clot).
What is letrozole used for? The drug is approved for the treatment of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. This eMedTV Web page describes in detail how the drug works and lists possible off-label uses for letrozole.
This eMedTV page discusses letrozole dosing guidelines for those with severe liver disease and lists some general tips on when and how to take the medicine. For most women with breast cancer, the starting letrozole dosage is 2.5 mg, taken once a day.
Oral contraceptives and estrogens are among the drugs that can potentially interact with letrozole. This eMedTV segment describes how drug interactions with letrozole can reduce the effectiveness of letrozole.
Premenopausal women are among the people who shouldn't take letrozole. This eMedTV page lists other precautions and warnings with letrozole, such as potential drug interactions and conditions to tell your doctor about before you take letrozole.
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