Can i take diet pills for weightloss while on letrozole for breast cancer ?
Hi showey,
Thanks for posting.
There is a lot we don’t know about diet pills for weight loss, especially whilst on breast cancer treatments such as letrozole. Some herbal remedies , including diet pills, may interfere with how well cancer medications work. Do talk to your treatment team, GP or a pharmacist about any new supplement you may like to try so they can advise if this is suitable for you.
If you are concerned about your diet, you might find our information on diet and breast cancer useful. If you are considering losing weight, it could also be helpful to talk this through with your GP so that you can consider options that are best for you.
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