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I was switched from Anastrozole to Exemestane also. The only problem I've had is weight gain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1079384/

Discussion: Switching from anastrozole to exemestane: Anyone made this switch?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 2 9:17am

Thank You so much for your information on where to find aids. Right now I feel...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1030807/

Discussion: Abdominal swelling/bloating after a double mastectomy

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 10 1:06am

I have taken an Astrazole for over five years. I was in my late 60s when...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1119948/

Discussion: Letrozole and checking estrogen levels

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 8 9:09am

I have been taking Anastrozole for 6 or 7 months. No real problems other than some...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/824444/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 11, 2023

I don’t take chemo meds, but suffered hair shedding called telogen effluvium due to weight loss....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061211/

Discussion: Hair Loss Remedies for Thinning Hair on aromatase inhibitors?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3 7:22am

I am in the same boat. Lose weight and eat veggie and fruit. To help combat...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/982122/

Discussion: Diet restrictions with DCIS diagnosis?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 17, 2023

how long did you take tamoxifen before developing hyperplasia? What were symtoms....was their bloating and or...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/677957/

Discussion: Heart racing: Tamoxifen or AI side effects or other causes?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2022

The Als aren't fun. I have been in pain on and off and work out with...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1127343/

Discussion: Lupron Injection plus Exemestane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Aug 20 9:57am

I am honestly surprised this question hasn’t exploded with answers. When I was on chemo and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/634847/

Discussion: Cannibis use among cancer patients.

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Sep 12, 2021

I have been on Exemestane for about a year or so and the side effects for...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1159505/

Discussion: Severe side effects after only 7 weeks Anastrozole. Next drug?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 19 12:30pm

Hi Sparklegram, I was on tamoxifen for 5 years with primary side affect of increased appetite...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/288339/

Discussion: LCIS: should I take Tamoxifen?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Feb 5, 2020

I did very well I. Anastrazole for five years some stomache issue was my main issue...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/975270/

Discussion: What happens when you stop taking anastrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 5, 2023

In that time-frame where you getting second opinions? Curious at what point you seek out another...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1063010/

Discussion: Do I have time to wait before a atpical ductal Hyperplasia excision?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 6 8:41am

BTW, I do not have any of these symptoms as it indicated in the link you...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/303131/

Discussion: Constant cough (4 months)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 26, 2020

I had no withdrawal symptoms just felt better stomach issues are gone hair loss’s slow down...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041948/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 29 6:58am

Did it cause weight gain ? I put 7 lbs on tamoxifen in just 9 mos...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/655117/

Discussion: Aromatase Inhibitors: Did you decide to go on them or not?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 17, 2021

brain fog is one of the side effects here too, but MD says it will improve...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1041571/

Discussion: Completed 5 years of anastrozole. Withdrawal symptoms? Side effects?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 28 10:11am

@gwinter The Taxol chemo made me gain weight and then the second AI (letrozole) made me...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87382/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Oct 15, 2019

My tumor marker also has elevated in the last 6 months-I am at the end of...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/308853/

Discussion: Your weight and your CA 27.29 reading

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 3, 2020

I was on Xeloda (affected my hands and feet) then Anastrozole (made me terribly moody) and...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1168378/

Discussion: Anyone experienced dizziness or optical changes with exemastane

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 5 7:49am

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