Aromasin and Nausea: What Users Say

• Jea...
• February 12, 2015

For Breast Cancer "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 lymphedema. So tamoxifen was discontinued but still have moderate lymphedema. Then put on Aromasin. Initially able to tolerate it but increasing lightheadedness (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."

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

For Breast Cancer "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."

• Spi...
• Taken for 1 to 2 years
• April 17, 2023

For Breast Cancer "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."

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

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."