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Exemestane side effects

Posted by brightlight66 @brightlight66, Sep 16 12:44pm

I've been on Exemestane for two weeks and have abdominal discomfort...gas, nausea, rumbling, diarrhea, etc.
Thinking of just getting off it as I can't imagine feeling this way for 5 years. Any other experiences out there? I was diagnosed with invasive lobular and already had surgery, chemo and radiation.
Thanks!

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huangjin1 | @huangjin1 | Oct 19 12:24pm
In reply to @kal25 "I too have Gastro difficulties on Exemestane, taking it after my dinner meal has helped some...." + (show)
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I too have Gastro difficulties on Exemestane, taking it after my dinner meal has helped some. By 18 to 20 month, I had so many side effects on anastrozole I had to go off. These intermittent Gastro symptoms are so minor to the symptoms of fatigue, pain, dry eye, lichen, sclerosis, tendon problems, etc. on anastrozole. I think with all these medicines, you have to find one that is the lesser evil of the others for you and your body.

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@kal25 I am on Exemestane too, feel heart uncomfortable except fatigue. It seems anastrozole is less toxic in general and normally doctor gives first try.

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