Exemestane User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Aromasin

Exemestane has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 114 reviews on Drugs.com. 26% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Exemestane

Carri...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 16, 2013

For Breast Cancer "My entire body itches. I stopped taking it for 2 days and no itching. Started again and the itching started again."

6 / 10

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65 Report

Tri...
Taken for 6 months to 1 year
March 22, 2021

Aromasin (exemestane) for Breast Cancer "I found this medication better than Anastrozole for achey muscles and swollen hands. My hair and eyebrows are starting to thin with this medication."

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22 Report

Deb
March 14, 2015

For Breast Cancer "Severe hot flashes, unable to sleep, joints hurt and tired all the time. Have had breast cancer twice so I hope this works."

6 / 10

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44 Report

Frequently asked questions

Anonymous
January 9, 2021

Aromasin (exemestane) for Breast Cancer "I have been on this medicine Aromasin for 9 days, such pains in the bones and muscles that it is impossible to withstand, I have to take strong pain relievers, I stopped taking them"

1 / 10

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Jan
Taken for 1 to 6 months
June 28, 2018

For Breast Cancer "The one thing I have noticed for me is my joints ache like when you have the flu."

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25 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

deb
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 4, 2023

Aromasin (exemestane) for Breast Cancer "I believe I am experiencing hair loss. Is this connected with aromasin?"

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Mom...
Taken for less than 1 month
October 13, 2019

For Breast Cancer "I just took my first dose of this medication. I'm 2 weeks post radiation therapy. I'm wondering if there is a patient Facebook group for this med.?"

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Zephyr
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 19, 2023

Aromasin (exemestane) for Breast Cancer "Extreme joint pain, including trigger fingers, wrist pain. Thinning hair. Hypertension- my bp has always been optimal. Tired of generally feeling awful 24/7. Not sure I can do 4 more years."

8 / 10

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Lindy...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 30, 2017

For Breast Cancer "Terrible Side Effects"

1 / 10

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11 Report

Steph...
Taken for 5 to 10 years
July 18, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I'm on the 7th of a 10-year regimen. Joint pain, anxiety, nausea, neuropathy, weight gain, and insomnia have only been controlled by medication."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 1 to 6 months
December 16, 2023

For Breast Cancer "Joint and muscle pain, weight gain, hot flashes, skin changes, lack of energy"

5 / 10

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Suzanne
Taken for 1 to 6 months
November 26, 2023

For Breast Cancer "Headaches disappeared within a month, hot flushes reduced within 2 months. Nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, and insomnia are ongoing. 4 months in."

10 / 10

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Carole
October 3, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I've taken this medicine for two years and I have severe joint pain, muscle weakness, trouble sleeping, and difficulty doing everyday things."

3 / 10

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Molly
Taken for less than 1 month
April 2, 2023

For Breast Cancer "I have hot flashes, wake up at night, my knees are killing me. The skin on my face has dried out."

2 / 10

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Marty...
Taken for 2 to 5 years
June 11, 2023

For Breast Cancer "Not good! Osteo, bone pain, weight gain and hair loss."

7 / 10

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