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Switching From Letrozole To Tamoxifen

A MyBCTeam Member asked a question 💭
Port Angeles, WA

Anybody change from letrozole to tamoxifen because of side effects? I am one year on letrozole and having dizziness, joint pain, fatigue , weight gain wondering what I have to look forward to with tamoxifen! Thanks

December 16, 2020
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A MyBCTeam Member

Been on tamoxifen for almost two years. Hot flashes, night sweats are my biggest complaints.

December 22, 2020
A MyBCTeam Member

I am on tamoxifen and onlg have mild hot flashes.

December 16, 2020
A MyBCTeam Member

Ugh I have that now and I haven’t even started Tamoxifen yet :(

January 26, 2021
A MyBCTeam Member

I did 5 years in Tamoxifen, the cancer returned to a lymphnode. Just finished chemo, surgery and radiation. Now I’m taking Letrizole. Lots of joint and muscle pain. With Tamoxifen I just had hot flashes. I don’t know if my doctor will let me switch.

December 21, 2020
A MyBCTeam Member

Thanks! I am 2 days in on it and feeling a little better already!

December 18, 2020

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