Just been told to take letrozole what side effects can I expect thanks
Hi mickyboy
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Letrozole is a hormone therapy drug used as a treatment for oestrogen receptor positive breast cancer as it reduces the amount of oestrogen in the body.
Side effects experienced can vary from person to person but the most common ones we hear about are menopausal symptoms and aching in the joints, other side effects are listed in the link above.
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