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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
@kathyomaha55 The insomnia from Exemestane was relentless for me (plus swollen feet) so I gave up on it about a month or so ago, but its effect on my sleep is still evident. Only Valerian Root plus melatonin gives me a good night's sleep now. In a few weeks, I'll start Evista (its a SERM like tamoxifen) which also is known to give one insomnia. It'll be interesting to see what happens.... (ugh)
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My oncologist suggested benadryl for the insomnia - but it makes me really groggy the next day. My regular doctor suggested CALM, after she initially discounted the Exemestane as causing the insomnia. It was relentless for me too. The Calm for sleep really does the trick for me & I take it every night. Wishing you all the best.