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Exemestane for Breast Cancer User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Aromasin

Reviews for Exemestane

Commonly mentioned side effects
  • Mak...
  • January 12, 2011

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."

4 / 10
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  • zpi...
  • February 2, 2009

Exemestane "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 "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

"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 "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

"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 "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

"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

"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 "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 "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

"Terrible side effects."

1 / 10
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  • 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."

10 / 10
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  • 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."

8 / 10
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  • Anonymous
  • Taken for 1 to 6 months
  • December 16, 2023

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

5 / 10
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  • 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."

3 / 10
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  • 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."

2 / 10
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  • Mar...
  • Taken for 2 to 5 years
  • June 11, 2023

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

7 / 10
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