Femara^® (letrozole) is a drug used to treat certain types of breast cancer in postmenopausal women. It comes in tablet form and is generally taken by mouth once a day.

Although various factors affect the amount of Femara a woman is prescribed, the usual starting dose is 2.5 mg. These Femara tablets should be taken at the same time each day. You may take them with food if you find they upset your stomach when taken without food.

Do not change your dose or stop taking this cancer medication without talking to your healthcare provider first.

(Click Femara Dosage to learn more about the factors that will affect your dose and for more tips on ensuring a safe, effective treatment process with this medication.)

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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD

Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD

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