Comparing Exemestane vs Femara
| Exemestane | Femara (letrozole) |
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| Exemestane | Femara (letrozole) |
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Prescription only
Prescribed for Breast Cancer. Exemestane may also be used for purposes not listed in this medication guide. |
Prescription only
Femara is a treatment that may be used to reduce the risk of breast cancer recurrence in postmenopausal women and also to increase the chance of ovulation in women with polycystic ovary syndrome... View more |
Related suggestions Breast Cancer
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| More about Exemestane | More about Femara (letrozole) | ||||||||||||||||
| Ratings & Reviews | |||||||||||||||||
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Exemestane has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 120 ratings on Drugs.com. 23% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 32% reported a negative effect. |
Femara has an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from a total of 67 ratings on Drugs.com. 54% of reviewers reported a positive effect, while 19% reported a negative effect. |
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| Side Effects Experienced by Users Side effects are reported in Drugs.com user reviews and not clinically verified. | |||||||||||||||||
View all Exemestane side effects |
View all Femara side effects |
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Lower cost generic |
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View all Exemestane prices |
View all Femara prices |
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| Aromasin |
N/A |
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| Half Life Drug half-life is the time required for plasma concentration to reduce to half its original value. | |||||||||||||||||
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24 hours |
48 hours |
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| CSA Schedule 1 View glossary of CSA terms | |||||||||||||||||
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Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
Not a controlled drug
Is not subject to the Controlled Substances Act. |
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| Pregnancy Category | |||||||||||||||||
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Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
Category D
Positive evidence of risk
See the full pregnancy warnings document. |
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| Drug Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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A total of 101 drugs are known to interact with Exemestane:
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A total of 122 drugs are known to interact with Femara:
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| Alcohol/Food/Lifestyle Interactions | |||||||||||||||||
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No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
No known alcohol/food interactions. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider. |
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| First Approval Date | |||||||||||||||||
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October 21, 1999 |
July 25, 1997 |
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1 The Controlled Substances Act (CSA) schedule information displayed applies to substances regulated under federal law. There may be variations in CSA schedules between individual states.
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