What is Letrozole?
CATEGORY: Prescription Drugs
Letrozole is an anticancer drug used as adjuvant treatment for postmenopausal hormone receptor positive early breast cancer. It may also be used for postmenopausal hormone receptor positive or hormone receptor unknown, locally-advanced, or metastatic breast cancer.
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How do members experience Letrozole?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Breast cancer | 65 | 22 | |
| Female infertility | 37 | 2 | |
| Doctor recommendation | 7 | 5 | |
| Bone metastases | 1 | 0 | |
| Endometriosis | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Joint pain | 8 | |
| Hot flashes | 4 | |
| Fatigue | 2 | |
| Hair loss | 2 | |
| Bone pain | 1 | |
| Deep leg pain | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 4 | |
| Moderate | 10 | |
| Mild | 7 | |
| None | 5 |
Member evaluations
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evaluated on Jun 26, 2011
- Perceived effectiveness for breast cancer: Major
- Side effects: Moderate
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