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Has anyone changed from Anastrozole to Exemestane?

Breast Cancer | Last Active: Jan 9, 2024 | Replies (7)

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@sarahmh

Hi! Yes, I have made that switch! The anastrozole gave me "trigger thumb" at about two months in (my thumbs would get stuck in a bent position, and I had to manually pop them straight; kinda painful, definitely freaky). Stopped anastrozole, the issue resolved, started letrozole, the trigger thumb immediately returned. After an unsuccessful experience with tamoxifen, I started exemestane, and...Hooray! No trigger thumb! I've been taking it for almost a year now with very little side effects. I do feel stiff and creaky in the morning, or after sitting in the car on a long drive, but that gets worked out quickly as I move around. So exemestane is the AI that works for me; maybe it will be great for you, too! If not, try letrozole. There are so many stories of women who can't tolerate one AI, but another works for them. Hugs to all 🙂

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Thank you so much for this information. I am also going through the terrible side effects of anastrozole. Saw the doctor yesterday she’s giving me months and then we will decide on another pill. Sounds like emexestane maybe the final answer.