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July 31, 2024
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Members dealing with letrozole and other aromatase inhibitors opened up about struggling with acid reflux and many other difficult side... Read more

Members dealing with letrozole and other aromatase inhibitors opened up about struggling with acid reflux and many other difficult side effects, with several sharing that the burden became too great to continue the medication. Practical tips were shared for managing acid reflux, including taking Omeprazole or Pepcid, sleeping on the left side, staying hydrated, and avoiding trigger foods like caffeine and acidic drinks. A recurring theme was frustration with doctors who seemed unaware of side effects, paired with encouragement to consult pharmacists, primary care providers, and supportive online communities for better guidance.

A MyBCTeam Member

It's hard for me to know which drug has caused which issues but after weeks of intermittent stomach cramps my PCP diagnosed me with GERD and put me on Omeprazole and Pepcid. I was already taking Zofran. I have chosen to bite the bullet and have added meds to treat the side effects and I have added a lot. I know not everyone will be comfortable making that decision. But it has made it possible for me to stay on meds that have been effective.

July 31, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Talk to your doctor. There are meds you can take to resolve the acid reflux. Also try to sleep on your left side. That keeps stomach acid from coming up into your esophagus. From someone who has suffered from acid reflux for many, many years. I take Omeprazole for mine. I had reflux long before I ever had BC. You don't need to suffer from this.

July 31, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you.. I just started with this oncologist 2 months ago.. first one left me in the dark like poof gone... crazy I know but true.

August 1, 2024
A MyBCTeam Member

Thank you.. yea I'm not taking it anymore I just can't cope ... one bad side affect after the next..I see my doctor Friday but he seems not up on all the side affects. I told him Google it and he said no I don't do that.. well then I told him call a pharmacist they are more up on this stuff.

July 31, 2024 (edited)
A MyBCTeam Member

I had horrible side affects from it !!!! I felt like crap so tired so much reflux !!! I got off it because it was bad .

July 31, 2024

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