Aromasin for Breast Cancer User Reviews

• Shorty
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• November 20, 2020

"I have had several discussions with my doctor regarding this drug. He refuses to take me off of this after experiencing extreme night sweats, urinary problems, bone and muscle aches, extreme swelling of hands and feet water retention and weight gain.. The benefits of this drug lowering the reoccurance of disease progression is 14%. I have been a 20 year survivor of metastatic breast cancer and do not understand why I'm still on this. Seriously considering stopping the use of this because the side effects of this drug are truly ruining my quality of life. For only a 14% benefit I don't see the point. The horrible symptoms of taking this drug are not worth it."

• LTano
• Taken for less than 1 month
• November 1, 2018

"I was actually a participant in the clinical trial for Aromasin in 2006. At that time I had Stage 2 Breast Cancer. I had a lumpectomy, radiation, and this drug. I took it for 4 years...I was miserable. The worst side effect was the pain in my joints, particularly my feet. I couldn’t walk around the block. I was diagnosed with Metastatic Breast Cancer in September. I have had radiation and am back on the dreaded Exemestane. In addition to some of the other side effects, I have very bad pain in my hip (when I sit). I also have numbness on the same side, along my waist. Has anyone else experienced this? I don’t want to quit but this is pretty miserable."

• Jeann...
• February 12, 2015

"Had a lumpectomy for Stage I Advanced Breast Cancer followed by radiotherapy. Then was put on each of the aromatase inhibitors, letrozole and the other one. Basically I was unable to continue either after 10 days due to increasingly debilitating dizziness, nausea, crying, etc. Then put on tamoxifen, and I developed lymphodoema. So tamoxifen was discontinued but still have moderate lymphodoema. Then put on aromasin. Initially able to tolerate it but increasing light-headedness (four minor car accidents) and debilitating joint pain (everywhere), poor sleep somewhat countered with Lyrica. I had already been diagnosed with widespread arthritis in the joints and the pain with aromasin has been intolerable so discontinued, against medical advice."

• Sally
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 7, 2019

"I was on Arimidex for 6 months and started having neuropathy in hands and feet. Doc changed me to Aromasin and I still have the neuropathy which has altered my quality of life. Had no side effects from Tamoxifen other than weight gain and hot flashes. The Aromasin has also caused overall weakness and balance issues. I have been off of it for 2 weeks and still have the neuropathy and weakness. I am waiting to make sure it is from the Aromasin and then deciding what to do. I am quite certain I will not go back on the medication."

• Anonymous
• July 7, 2009

"After surgery I was pronounced cancer free but still put in Aromasin. I found the side effects difficult especially insomnia. My schedule is busy and this plus muscle/joint pain is hard. I went off for several months during a vacation and felt far better. I returned to taking it and almost immediately the side effects returned. I have very mixed feelings about continuing. My health insurance covers it so thankfully expense is not an issue. I will probably continue as statistically the drug has proved valuable."

• finis...
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• January 18, 2013

"I just came off Aromasin, on tamoxifen for 2 years, then Aromasin for 5 years. I am having cold chills and then hot flashes, now. While on it I had all the side effects, sore bones, hot flashes, gained weight, etc. "

• Anonymous
• October 29, 2011

"I took two years of Tamoxifen, without much side effects that I cannot manage. I took Femara for one year and could not even turn my head and had joint pains to the point I could not turn my head when I was driving. Now I just got off exemestane after 6 months as I cannot sleep even with sleeping pills. I am five years out from chemo and doctor still wants me to take the pills for another year and four months. "

• thomp
• November 16, 2009

"I have just been on Aromasin just 9 days and so far have no side effects. I tried Femara and after 14 days went off it because of joint pain and fatigue. On Femara it was so bad that I couldn't climb my staircase without crying. So far Aromasin is a miracle drug for me if it stops estrogen in its tracks!"

• Anonymous
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• March 5, 2016

"Have taken three different drugs of the same nature and purpose. This has the mildest side effects. Nausea, sweats, insomnia, headache, joint pain, increased appetite, lethargy, dizziness are some of the side effects I am experiencing."

• wa7yvw
• May 19, 2008

"This medicine I have been taking for 7 months, it is easy to take being such a small pill however the side effects are still there, leg cramps and hot flashes, better than the tamoxifen I was taking for 2 and half years. Overall I think it is a lot better."

• Golden...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• August 21, 2015

"i have been on aromasin for about 70 days just had a short holiday came back hardly able to walk joints were aching from first taking it but thought this might be because I'm not getting any younger but now I wonder also my sleep patterns have altered I wake quite early and am a lot more tired also at times I seem quite breathless although I'm asthmatic it has always been well controlled will see my doctor to see what he suggests this was my last resort for drugs as most of the others I have tried with side effects."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 2 to 5 years
• August 22, 2017

"Breast cancer I --- began & continued Aromasin for 4 years plus-shrunk tumor to be non-detectable on mammogram or high resolution scan!! Aromosin brand no longer covered by my insurance--mandating use of generic instead. Can only pray that the generic will work as well as brand and with the zero side effects (except for hair thinning) that brand Aromasin provided! A true MIRACLE drug!!"

• Spicee
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 17, 2023

"I take 25 mg of aromasin daily and have now been on it for two years. Initially it caused nausea and some vomiting but that passed after a few months. Long-term I suffer severe muscle weakness in my legs and pain in my feet which prevents me from walking any great distance or standing for too long. I also have increased facial and body hair which is emotionally distressing and excessive sweating which is embarrassing. I get very breathless on the slightest exertion. I have no idea how to evaluate whether it has 'helped' or 'worked'. However 18 months after commencing this therapy a further nodule was discovered in my other breast. This was biopsied and found to be benign. I am seriously considering stopping this medication because of the effects it has on my daily life which are quite debilitating."

• Diana
• November 27, 2023

"So far so good, some hot flashes, but not bad. Sometimes cold but does not last long either one. I was on Anastrozole and it did not work out for me, no sleep, panic attacks. The Aromasin is letting me sleep. I do have some arm pain but my pain pills take care of that. But the bone pain is not every day, some foot pain but I use lidocaine cream 4% on it and it helps a lot. But it's only been about two and a half months."

• Zephyr
• April 9, 2023

"This is my second AI, and while it’s been better than the first. I still experienced new pain in both wrists, trigger fingers, and other new joint pain. I feel “off” 24-7 and doubt I will continue it another 4 years."

• daisy
• October 29, 2009

"I have been on Aromasin for 2 years now. Prior I took tamoxifen. Sure, there are side effects, (pain in my leg, painful joints, and hot flashes) but I had stage 3 ca and am still alive 4.5 years."

• roll...
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• July 30, 2013

"Quit anastrozole after 4 months, was making me so tired, could hardly get out of bed, falling asleep at the wheel. Have been on Aromasin for 4 months and my hair is falling out quite a lot. "

• Makal...
• January 12, 2011

"I have been taking Aromasin for 3 months now and still wake up every night in pain on my hand, tingling and burning along with joint pain. "

• zpix
• February 2, 2009

"Aromasin is a walk in the park after using the other aromatase inhibitors."

• Anonymous
• Taken for 5 to 10 years
• September 1, 2023

"I am a 4-time cancer survivor. I've been taking this drug for 9 years and I'm cancer-free."

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

"I found this medication better than Anastrozole for achey muscles and swollen hands. My hair and eyebrows are starting to thin with this medication."

• Anonymous
• January 9, 2021

"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"

• deb
• Taken for 1 to 6 months
• May 4, 2023

"I believe I am experiencing hair loss. Is this connected with aromasin?"

• Zephyr
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• March 19, 2023

"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."