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I have to add flavors on receptors other than very sweet bitter spicy

December 1, 2024
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Yes, changes in taste perception, including a metallic taste, can occur with letrozole, which is similar to anastrozole. This side effect is known as dysgeusia. Letrozole can also cause dry mouth, which may alter how you experience flavors. If you're experiencing these symptoms, it might be helpful to discuss them with your Show Full Answer

Yes, changes in taste perception, including a metallic taste, can occur with letrozole, which is similar to anastrozole. This side effect is known as dysgeusia. Letrozole can also cause dry mouth, which may alter how you experience flavors. If you're experiencing these symptoms, it might be helpful to discuss them with your healthcare provider.

For more details, you can refer to the article on MyBCTeam: [12 Side Effects of Letrozole: Metallic Taste and More](https://www.mybcteam.com/resources/side-effects...).

December 1, 2024
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I have lost my taste and smell. I was on Anastrozole, but not for very long. I couldn't tolerate the mood swings. Then I went to Exemstane and have been on that for about 5 years. I stopped taking it.

July 29, 2025
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Yes.. these meds are awful!

July 28, 2025
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Yes...............I have NO tastee and haven't for quite awhile!! Hate it! Who wants to eat if you can't taste it???

July 28, 2025
A MyBCTeam Member

I had blood work done recently and my oestrogen checked and even though I had a complete hysterectomy and on anastrozole since January 23, 2023 my oestrogen level is 85 and that worries me as anybody else going through this

December 20, 2024

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