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What Are The Effects And Side Effects Of Letoval Tablet?
hello doctor, this is ila... i was advised to take letoval tablet for 5 days from my 3rd day of my peroid. please advice whether there will be any side effects, and also let me know what is the purpose of this medicine? note: i get married from 10 month only, till now i cann t get concieve.
Tue, 9 Mar 2021
Hi,
Letoval contains letrozole that belongs to the group of medications known as aromatase inhibitors is used to treat breast cancer in post menopausal women, prevent the growth of a tumor and reduce chances of cancer returning or metastasis. It is also used as ovulation induction drug in females.
Side effects of Letoval are nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, constipation or diarrhea, back pain, bone pain, depression, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, indigestion, hot flashes, hair loss, muscle pain, joint pain, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, anxiety, nervousness, increased thirst, chest pain, bone fracture, palpitations, rashes, vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, changes in appetite, trouble sleeping, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long, then you should inform your doctor first for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
Letoval contains letrozole that belongs to the group of medications known as aromatase inhibitors is used to treat breast cancer in post menopausal women, prevent the growth of a tumor and reduce chances of cancer returning or metastasis. It is also used as ovulation induction drug in females.
Side effects of Letoval are nausea, vomiting, headache, sweating, constipation or diarrhea, back pain, bone pain, depression, dizziness, tiredness, weakness, indigestion, hot flashes, hair loss, muscle pain, joint pain, fatigue, hypercholesterolemia, anxiety, nervousness, increased thirst, chest pain, bone fracture, palpitations, rashes, vaginal bleeding, vaginal dryness, changes in appetite, trouble sleeping, allergic reactions etc. If these side effects persist for long, then you should inform your doctor first for medical help.
Take care. Hope I have answered your question. Let me know if I can assist you further.
Regards,
Dr. Zubayer Alam, General And Family Physician
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