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Elevated Liver Enzymes When Taking Exemestane
Breast Cancer | Last Active: Sep 5 11:27am | Replies (25)Comment receiving replies
@mistymar I haven't heard of propel helping to decrease side effects of the AIs. I am also on exemestane since March. Headaches are my biggest issue with it. And I am a migraine sufferer also.
Can anyone tell me the reasoning behind the propel and side effects?
Also, I believe almost all oncologists will not approve taking the AIs every other day. Certainly it can be done if you wish. Their position will be "it's not as effective that way".
I thought dehydration was an issue in the AM when taking my AM medications so used Gatorade sugar free every AM. My cardiologist told me not to do this, I don't need the extra electrolytes. I am a big sugar free liquid drinker...sparkling ice infused with electrolytes and antioxidants., flavored seltzers. I did some research...I am finding that tap water is the best (always used bottle water) but use a filter system. Bought the Brita Elite water pitcher with the elite filters (not the standard ones) will be trying it. Hope it tastes good, will add cut up fruits to it.
And at least we will save some money.
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@briarrose I don’t know anything about it either. I was responding to someone else that recommended it and said they used Propel and didn’t have problems with exemestane. I do electrolytes when I go to the gym, otherwise just plain water. I know electrolytes are salt solutions and there can be electrolyte overloads but wonder if taking the meds with something like propel can lessen side effects.
My oncologist wouldn’t entertain the every other day exemestane because it goes against “standard of care”. So if I chose to do that it would be against his recommendations. I guess my problem is that no one really knows. Like will every other day increase the chances of reoccurrence over every day or not make a difference. I’ve been switched to letrozole and will see how this develops.