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Exemestane

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Exemestane is an aromatase inhibitor that is used to treat early and advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Dr. Geoffreysss Rutledgeee reviewed this

41 years experience

Brands

Aromasin

Side Effects

Common

Cough
Muscle pain
Alopecia
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Nausea
Headache
Hot flashes
Fatigue
Joint pains
Pain
Hair loss
Aching muscles
Vision distortion
Vision loss
Painful swollen joints
Loss of appetite
Numbness or tingling
Paresthesia
Reduced appetite

Serious

Angina

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Who should not take Exemestane?

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What happens if i miss a dose of aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 36-year old asked:

Can Aromasin (exemestane) be taken with other medicines?

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Can you take Aromasin (exemestane) and Theroxin together?

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A 40-year old asked:

Well groups of people should not take aromasin (exemestane)?

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What is the definition or description of: Aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 37-year old asked:

Are there foods I should avoid while taking aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are side effects of Aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 39-year old asked:

Can you take Nyquil with Aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 34-year old asked:

Does aromasin (exemestane) have any withdrawal effects?

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A 31-year old asked:

What are some possible side effects of aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 38-year old asked:

What are some possible side effects of exemestane (aromasin)?

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A 36-year old asked:

Does aromasin (exemestane) have any effects after full withdrawal?

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A 53-year old asked:

Are there steroids in Aromasin (exemestane)?

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A 43-year old asked:

Help! Can aromasin (exemestane) cause palpitations and is it serious?

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A member asked:

I have gained weight on aromasin (exemestane). would PGX supplement be safe to take.?

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A 33-year old asked:

Is it any risk in mixing aromasin (exemestane) and zoloft (sertraline)?

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A 31-year old asked:

The anti-estrogen drug Aromasin (exemestane) is causing a lot of aches and pains. Is this normal?

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A 42-year old asked:

Does aromasin (exemestane) cause abdominal pain?

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A 34-year old asked:

Does the medication Aromasin (exemestane) cause abdominal pain?

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A 34-year old asked:

Will aromasin (exemestane) and herceptin (trastuzumab) make your hair fall out?

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A 44-year old asked:

Will taking aromasin (exemestane) or herceptin (trastuzumab) make your hair fall out?

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A 34-year old female asked:

I'm 9 weeks pregnant and taking aromasin (exemestane) will it affect the pregnancy?

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A 35-year old asked:

Is there any risk in mixing Aromasin (exemestane) and the antidepressant Zoloft (sertraline)?

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A 30-year old male asked:

Need help in reducing E2 (oestradiol). Need some advice in dosing aromatase inhibitors. Tried arimidex (anastrozole) as well as aromasin (exemestane) but got bone mineral loss..

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A 44-year old female asked:

How long can Exemestane work for stage 4 breast cancer? I've been on It 6 months and i have no more active cancer. I'm terrified it will come back.

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A 30-year old asked:

Does Aromasin, (exemestane) a new drug for breast cancer, have steroids in it?

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A 34-year old asked:

What should a person with breast cancer iv take after tamoxifen and aromasin (exemestane). arimidex (anastrozole) femara (letrozole) or faslodex?

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