I have been on Letrozole for 3 weeks. I have severe dry, cracked, peeling lips. It is very painful. Anyone else have this problem?
Hi,
I have been on Letrozole for over a year and my lips are definitely dryer. I use a lip balm on my lips before I go to bed at night and it definitely helps.
Good luck with your treatment.
xxx
Hello redeemed36345
I’m sorry to hear you’re having painful lips.
I’ve now been taking Letrozole for just over 6 months and feel I have been quite lucky to avoid major side effects so far .However, the one thing I noticed fairly quickly after I started taking it was I had very dry lips.
I use a lot of lip salve-I always did in winter- but now make sure I apply it several times a day.I use Vaseline Lip Therapy and Burts Bees overnight lip treatment at night, and they seem to help .
The other side effect I had (which I honestly haven’t noticed) was my dentist commented that I had quite a dry mouth.Just in case the two go hand in hand, it might be worth mentioning to your dentist next time you have a check up that you are now taking Letrozole. Mine gave me special toothpaste on prescription with extra fluoride.
I hope it improves and good luck with your treatment
Hello,
Have you tried changing Letrozole brands?
I wonder if that would help? I know lots of ladies on this site have to try a few before they find the best one for them. The one with the most side effects seems to be Teva? I have the Accord brand, recommended by my local Boots chemist after I told him I did not want Teva. Different pharmacies stock different Letrozole but the larger chemist chains have more access to supplies.
Hope this helps.
Angel Eyes x
I’ve noticed everything is dry using letrozole: nails, hair, skin. I go through vats of body cream/lotion. I’ve used lip balm for years and years. In the winter, I can go through a tube in less than a week. Use a good brand (Burts Bees, Avon, Carmex medicated) and apply often. I mean really often like 2-3 times an hour. I probably use it 20-30 times a day. I’d be lost without lip balm.