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Breast Cancer | Last Active: Nov 12, 2023 | Replies (15)
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I was on exemestane for 7 years with little side effects. I had some weight gain, hot flashes increased slightly and some joint soreness in my hands but nothing that became chronic. I took it in the morning just so I didn’t forget and felt that overall it was very tolerable. I did full dose and would suggest that if you are thinking about a half dose run it by your doctor. Wishing you the best.
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Thank you for the information. It's good to hear your experience. You are the first person who didn't indicate hair loss as a side effect. Alot of the comments I've been reading online in various forums like this has included hair loss with this drug. Can I ask the situation for which you were on it for 7 years? I was told 5 years. Have you had any reoccurrence of breast cancer? On another note, I wasn't indicating I was thinking of a 1/2 dose. Again I had read some posts about people just starting this drug doing lower doses for a short time and building up to the full dose in hopes of less initial side effects. That's why I asked that question. Thank you again.