Exemestane for Breast Cancer User Reviews (Page 5)

Brand names: Aromasin

Exemestane has an average rating of 5.1 out of 10 from a total of 99 reviews for the treatment of Breast Cancer. 25% of reviewers reported a positive experience, while 34% reported a negative experience.

Reviews for Exemestane

Carri...
Taken for 1 to 6 months
March 16, 2013

"My entire body itches. I stopped taking it for 2 days and no itching. Started again and the itching started again."

6 / 10

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

Aromasin (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."

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22 Report

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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44 Report

Frequently asked questions

Anonymous
January 9, 2021

Aromasin (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."

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25 Report

Are you taking this medicine?

deb
Taken for 1 to 6 months
May 4, 2023

Aromasin (exemestane) "I believe I am experiencing hair loss. Is this connected with aromasin?"

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5 Report

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.?"

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13 Report

Zephyr
Taken for 1 to 2 years
March 19, 2023

Aromasin (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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4 Report

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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2 Report

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

"Terrible Side Effects"

1 / 10

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11 Report

Steph...
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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Suzanne
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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Carole
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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Molly
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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Marty...
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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