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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (15)
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I was prescribed exemestane from the start because my oncologist said her patients complain of less side effects when on it. I’ve been on it for 2 and a half months and have minor joint pain. If I am sitting for a longer period of time I will stretch before getting up and it does help. Another side effect that appeared more than a month later is burnt mouth syndrome. Feels like my tongue was scalded. Trying to figure out what foods trigger it. But it’s tolerable, more of an annoyance. Everyone’s reaction is different but I hope this puts you a bit at ease.
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Thank you for sharing. It's hard not to over think this after having severe pain with the first med. What time of day do you take it? I was worried about the morning if it did cause dizziness about driving to work and actually performing at work. Then on the other hand, another side effect could be trouble sleeping. I already have issues sleeping. It was originally suggested to take the first med I had (Anastrozole) before bed. But if exemestane could cause sleep issues, taking before bed didn't seem like the thing to do. Did you start off with the full dose every day when you started the med? I do understand everyone's reaction is different. Just trying to gather some information.