Hello
I have been on Letrozole for 5 years following mastectomy, chemo and radiotherapy in 2017/2018. I still have a lot of side effects including hot flushes and have now been offered the above drug as a way to control them. I have to take Letrozole for another 5 years as I’m medium risk. Any thoughts or experience with this new drug. Many thanks
Hello Alice
Thank you for posting.
Hot flushes are the most commonly reported menopausal symptom due to breast cancer treatment and many women contact us describing the difficulties they are experiencing with them.
We know that there are different things that help with hot flushes. You have been offered oxybutynin hydrochloride and this is a drug that can help to reduce the number and intensity of hot flushes. Like any drug, oxybutynin hydrochloride can cause side effects. Everyone reacts differently to drugs and some people have more side effects than others.
It might also help to connect with other women who may have experienced something similar. You can post your question in this section of our Forum or seek support through our Someone Like Me service.
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