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Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Oct 5, 2025 | Replies (63)Comment receiving replies
Hi. I stopped because of the headaches. I only took every other day. And then o even tried every three days( didnt run that past my dr.) just refuse to deal with headaches. I have tried a few different options of these meds.in my mind the side effects were not worth the small percentage of help. I'd rather feel decent everyday. I had stage 2.had surgery ,5 months chemo ( ref devil) and 15 radiation treatments.
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@lynnpete Hi, I had stage 2B, surgery, 5 mos chemo (red devil) and 25 radiation treatments, was on Letrozole for 3 months and couldn't take the joint pain, irritability and insomnia. Then a month off and felt wonderful. Just completed a month of Exemestane and the stomach issues and diarrhea were awful and just like you, I only took it 3 times a week. Now thinking of taking "Breast Defend" which is a DIM supplement to support my body.
Not sure what to do next, but I know my oncologist will recommend anastrozole as that's my last choice. I feel SO much better when I don't take any AI's, but the worry is there of a recurrence. What do you think you'll do?