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• Debbie

  

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  March 20, 2014 4:11:46 PM WATime

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  I am on Femara and have been told to be careful with what vitamin I take as it can affect the Femara . Can you take Swisse hair , skin and nails?

  Thanks Debbie

• Glenys

  

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  March 21, 2014 12:26:49 PM WATime

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  Hi Debbie - lovely to hear from you!
  
  Femara (Letrozole) is not reported to have any interaction with general vitamins and supplements. In fact many women are advised to take Calcium & Vitamin D while prescribed Femara due to possible risk of decrease in bone strength. The minerals contained in hair, skin & nail supplements appear to be fine. I have never heard of nor can I find any reported concerns about taking these with Femara.
  General advice for all medicines & supplements is "check with your doctor or pharmacist". Asking your local Pharmacist is always recommended as interaction of medications and other products is their area of expertise.
  
  A site with useful info about Femara .. (NB: type in 'Letrozole' in their search box http://www.nhs.uk/medicine-guides/pages/MedicineOverview.aspx?condition=Breast
  
  Also there is another chat about Femara and nail health here in Q&A titled "femara, chemo & fingernails" .. if you've not already seen it.
  
  Would love to hear how things go Debbie ..
  Love Glenys xxx

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