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What should I be aware of & inform my physician about before initiating Letrozol?

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Nonsteroidal Aromatase Inhibitor Drugs Letrozole (Femara) Aromatase Inhibitors Medications Breast Cancer Medications

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JKJones (Pharmacist (Verified) ) - 07 / 18 / 2011

When initiating treatment with Letrozole, here are some topics to be aware of and inform your physician:
- What allergies you have and if you've ever experienced an allergy to Letrozole.
- Your medical history including if you have any issues with cholesterol, liver disease, bone complications, history of stroke or blood clots, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney issues.
- Any other medications you are taking and this includes prescription medications, all over-the-counter products you are taking, vitamins, and herbal remedies as they might contain estrogenic components or promote estrogen activity.
- Any other medications that you are taking that contain estrogen such as hormone replacement drugs or hormonal contraceptives which includes all birth control products such as contraceptive pills, patches, rings, or injections.
- If you are taking tamoxifen or raloxifene.
- Women who are perimenopausal or recently menopausal should employ contraception methods until postmenopausal status is achieved. Letrozole is harmful to the fetus.
- If you are pregnant or breast feeding.

When initiating treatment with Letrozole, here are some topics to be aware of and inform your physician:
- What allergies you have and if you've ever experienced an allergy to Letrozole. 
- Your medical history including if you have any issues with cholesterol, liver disease, bone complications, history of stroke or blood clots, heart disease, high blood pressure, or kidney issues. 
- Any other medications you are taking and this includes prescription medications, all over-the-counter products you are taking, vitamins, and herbal remedies as they might contain estrogenic components or promote estrogen activity.
- Any other medications that you are taking that contain estrogen such as hormone replacement drugs or hormonal contraceptives which includes all birth control products such as contraceptive pills, patches, rings, or injections.
- If you are taking tamoxifen or raloxifene.  
- Women who are perimenopausal or recently menopausal should employ contraception methods until postmenopausal status is achieved.  Letrozole is harmful to the fetus.
- If you are pregnant or breast feeding.

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