Exemestane for Breast Cancer User Reviews (Page 5)
Brand names: Aromasin
Reviews for Exemestane
- zpi...
- February 2, 2009
Exemestane "Aromasin is a walk in the park after using the other aromatase inhibitors."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- September 1, 2023
Exemestane "I am a 4-time cancer survivor. I've been taking this drug for 9 years and I'm cancer-free."
Frequently asked questions
- Which is better - Aromasin or Femara?
- Aromasin vs Femara - how do they compare?
- How long do you need to take Aromasin?
- Should you take Aromasin with food?
- Car...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- March 16, 2013
"My entire body itches. I stopped taking it for 2 days, and no itching. I started again, and the itching started again."
- Tri...
- Taken for 6 months to 1 year
- March 22, 2021
Exemestane "I found this medication better than anastrozole for achey muscles and swollen hands. My hair and eyebrows are starting to thin with this medication."
- Deb...
- March 14, 2015
"Severe hot flashes, unable to sleep, joints hurt, and tired all the time. Have had breast cancer twice, so I hope this works."
- Anonymous
- January 9, 2021
Exemestane "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."
- Jan...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- June 28, 2018
"The one thing I have noticed for me is my joints ache like when you have the flu."
- Mom...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- October 13, 2019
"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."
- deb...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 4, 2023
Exemestane "I believe I am experiencing hair loss. Is this connected with Aromasin?"
- Zep...
- Taken for 1 to 2 years
- March 19, 2023
Exemestane "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."
- Lin...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- May 30, 2017
"Terrible side effects."
- Suz...
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- November 26, 2023
"Headaches disappeared within a month, hot flushes reduced within 2 months. Nausea, fatigue, diarrhea, and insomnia are ongoing. 4 months in."
- Ste...
- Taken for 5 to 10 years
- July 18, 2023
"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."
- Anonymous
- Taken for 1 to 6 months
- December 16, 2023
"Joint and muscle pain, weight gain, hot flashes, skin changes, lack of energy"
- Car...
- October 3, 2023
"I've taken this medicine for two years and I have severe joint pain, muscle weakness, trouble sleeping, and difficulty doing everyday things."
- Mol...
- Taken for less than 1 month
- April 2, 2023
"I have hot flashes, wake up at night, my knees are killing me. The skin on my face has dried out."
- Mar...
- Taken for 2 to 5 years
- June 11, 2023
"Not good! Osteo, bone pain, weight gain, and hair loss."
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Exemestane "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."