Exemestane User Reviews & Ratings (Page 5)

Brand names: Aromasin

Exemestane has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 119 reviews on Drugs.com. 24% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 32% reported a negative experience.

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dai...
October 29, 2009

Exemestane for Breast Cancer "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."

9 / 10

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Mak...
January 12, 2011

Exemestane for Breast Cancer "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."

4 / 10

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zpi...
February 2, 2009

Exemestane for Breast Cancer "Aromasin is a walk in the park after using the other aromatase inhibitors."

8 / 10

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Anonymous
Taken for 5 to 10 years
September 1, 2023

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

10 / 10

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Car...
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. I started again, and the itching started again."

6 / 10

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

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."

7 / 10

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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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Anonymous
January 9, 2021

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."

5 / 10

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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."

7 / 10

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

Exemestane for Breast Cancer "I believe I am experiencing hair loss. Is this connected with Aromasin?"

4 / 10

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Zep...
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 19, 2023

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

For Breast Cancer "Terrible side effects."

1 / 10

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Ste...
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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Suz...
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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Car...
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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Mol...
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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Mar...
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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