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Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?
Breast Cancer | Last Active: May 12, 2023 | Replies (1190)Comment receiving replies
I had many bouts a day of diarrhea while on Anastrozole. Took a 3 week break and pretty well back to normal. Onc switched me to Exemestane. I will start that this evening.
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Best of luck on the Exemestane! I started on Anastrozole, and it gave me some pretty bad ‘brain fog’ and memory issues. I’ve found a few articles on-line about low estrogen from these meds causing memory/cognitive function challenges. I had a similar issue with tomoxifin. I’m now on Exemestane and it’s not perfect, but it’s better for me than Anastrozole or Tomoxifin. Do some research on line for yourself and your individual situation. For me, it’s been a trial and error process. Personally, I don't think any of these drugs are perfect, they all have side effects, but it’s certainly better than a return of cancer!
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Good luck with the Exemestane, Patty. I had extreme problems with Anastrozole I stayed on it for nearly a year and a half and after trying others, ended up with Tamoxifen. I've been on it since December 2019, and this has been the best for me so far.