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Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?

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Hi. I was on Anastrozole from sept 21 to July 23. I had lumpectomy on my right breast and chemo. The Anastrozole has ruined my back and joints making walking very difficult. In July 23 I changed to Exemestane but the damage had been done by Anastrozole. Before I was prescribed exemestane I had an mri to make sure there was nothing g lurkink. I’ve beenon exemestane for 3 years now but I only take it every second day as the meds stay in the body for 50 hours. An eminent oncologist in America, can’t remember his name, said that he had no problem with his patients taking exemestane every second day if it relieved there’s symptoms. I was too late changing meds as tge Anastrozole had done the damage. I’m ok siting but I need to stop every few mins, to sit down, when we are out. I hadn’t mammogram ladt msrch and so far, fingers crossed, I’m
Ok. I’m 74 and was 69 when I found my lump. Best of Irish ☘️ luck to you ☘️

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I switched from A to E because of joint pain.

Then E spiked my liver enzymes. Now going to start Letrozole. Almost in liver failure.

Watch your bloodwork.

@rosa1935
Just be careful, of switching too fast. From one hormone blocker to another you have to give yourself and the medicine a break. ")