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Herlet is a commercial drug that is prescribed in the form of Tablet. Primarily, it is used for the treatment of Breast Cancer.
Medical history of the patient along with age and gender determines the dosage of Herlet. The condition it has been prescribed for, and the route of administration also determine the right dosage. For detailed information on this, read through the dosage section.
Common side effects of Herlet include Hot Flashes, Musculoskeletal Pain (Bone, Muscle or Joint). While these are the most often observed Herlet side effects, there are can be others also. These have been listed below. Usually, these side effects of Herlet go away soon, and do not persist beyond the duration of the treatment. If, however, they worsen or do not go away, please speak with your physician.
Furthermore, you should know that effect of Herlet is Severe for pregnant women and Severe for women who are breastfeeding. Warnings related to Herlet's effects on the liver, heart and kidney, if any, have been listed below.
Herlet is contraindicated in people with pre-existing medical conditions like Liver Disease as it can result in adverse effects. Other conditions have been mentioned below in the Herlet contraindications section.
Besides this, Herlet may also have severe interaction with some medicines. See below for a complete list.
You should also be aware that Herlet is not safe while driving, and is not addiction.
Herlet is used to treat the following -
Other Benefits
This is the usual dosage recommended in most common treatment cases. Please remember that every patient and their case is different, so the dosage can be different based on the disease, route of administration, patient's age and medical history.
Find the right dosage based on disease and age
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Is the use of Herlet safe for pregnant women?
Herlet should not be taken during pregnancy, or should only be taken on the advice of a doctor as it may have severe side effects.
Is the use of Herlet safe during breastfeeding?
Herlet may cause serious side effects in breastfeeding women, so do not take this drug without doctor's advice.
What is the effect of Herlet on the Kidneys?
Herlet rarely affects the kidneys.
What is the effect of Herlet on the Liver?
The liver can be affected by Herlet. If you experience any unwanted effects of this drug, stop taking it and consult your doctor. You should restart Herlet only after medical advice.
What is the effect of Herlet on the Heart?
There may be an adverse effect on the heart after taking Herlet. If you observe any side effects on your body then stop taking this drug. Restart this medicine only if your doctor advises you to do so.
Herlet should not be taken with following medicines due to severe side effects it may cause to patients -
Severe
Moderate
If you are suffering from any of the following diseases, you should not take Herlet unless your doctor advises you to do so -
Is this Herlet habit forming or addictive?
No, you will not get addicted to Herlet.
Is it safe to drive or operate heavy machinery when consuming?
No, you should do not do anything that requires concentration and attention as the Herlet can make you feel drowsy.
Is it safe?
Herlet should be used only after doctor's advice.
Is it able to treat mental disorders?
No, the use of Herlet in mental disorders is not effective.
Interaction between Food and Herlet
There is no information on the effects of taking Herlet with food, because this topic has not been scientifically researched yet.
Interaction between Alcohol and Herlet
No research has been done on this till date. Therefore, it is not known what the effect of taking Herlet with alcohol will be.
Yes, Herlet can be taken together with vitex agnus-castus. No clinically significant drug interaction has been reported between them. However, if you feel any discomfort after taking this drug along with vitex then do not hesitate to inform your doctor.
Yes, Herlet is safe to use, if taken in prescribed amount and duration as advised by the doctor. However, certain side effects have been associated with this drug such as sweating, bone pain, and hot flashes. If you experience above-mentioned side after consuming this medicine then inform your doctor and follow his/her instructions.
Yes, Herlet may cause breast pain. It is a rare side effect of this drug. However, the exact cause behind breast pain is not known. If you are experiencing excessive breast pain then discuss it with your doctor.
Yes Herlet can be taken along with tamoxifen at the same time because tamoxifen decreases levels of letrozole by unknown mechanism. Hence taking Herlet with tamoxifen at the same time should be avoided.
No, Herlet is a prescription drug so do not take it without consulting a doctor. It can be harmful to the patient to take this medicine without a doctor's recommendation because it can cause unpleasant side effects. Hence, the patient should seek doctors advice before taking this medication by himself or herself.
This medicine data has been created by -
B.Pharma, Pharmacy
5 Years of Experience
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