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Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 15 hours ago

Hi @glendafl, I moved your question about letrozole and insomnia to this existing discussion: - Does...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1034232/

Discussion: Does taking aromatase inhibitor at night contribute to insomnia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 15, 2024

@holcombellen5, I hope you saw the helpful posts from other members. I added your question to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1575751/

Discussion: Insomnia issues: Does anyone recommend anything that is reliable?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 16 8:28am

@claunch I take a low dosage (3mg) cannabis gummy for my insomnia. I don't take it...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1457141/

Discussion: Does anyone have advice on Letrozole?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 9, 2025

@pktaylor59 I had to take Anastrozole in the morning as I had insomnia when I took...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550238/

Discussion: Timing of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 8:55am

@16bernie Joint pain, fatigue, insomnia

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1437532/

Discussion: Side effects of exemestane (Aromasin)

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Nov 13, 2025

I gained weight too on exemestane. I had a single mastectomy in 2023. I've tried to...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584845/

Discussion: Best time for exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 7:10pm

Chamomile tea before bed. In addition, I use a prescribed (by therapist) device called Alpha Stim....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1564739/

Discussion: Insomnia issues: Does anyone recommend anything that is reliable?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: May 2 9:54am

I took Anastrozole for 5 months. Took it at dinner time because of the foggy brain....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584717/

Discussion: Timing of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 3:36pm

@beyourownadvocate Thank you so much! I will try morning then! I had insomnia bad when I...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1550684/

Discussion: Timing of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 14 6:38pm

I was always taking it with dinner because I got sick when I took it without...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1589878/

Discussion: Best time for exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: 6 days ago

I believe Exemestane caused my insomnia. I am at very low risk of cancer coming back...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1584363/

Discussion: Best time for exemestane?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 27 8:07am

I’ve been on tamoxifen for 5 months. The memory loss & insomnia are frustrating.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/649402/

Discussion: Cancer Related Brain Fog: How do you cope with it?

Support Group: Cancer: Managing Symptoms

Posted: Oct 29, 2021

I have insomnia but always have....no bone pain or hot flashes at all!!

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220062/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 25, 2021

Please elaborate. Aromasin is a steriod ... is that a bad thing? I have not felt...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87051/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Apr 26, 2019

I went off Anastrozole for 2 months. The insomnia was so bad I couldn't stand it....

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/87179/

Discussion: Concerned about the side effects of anastrozole

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jun 12, 2019

My oncologist suggested benadryl for the insomnia - but it makes me really groggy the next...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/220146/

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

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Mar 25, 2021

I’ve been on Letrozole 4 months. At the moment, my only side effect is severe insomnia.

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1195556/

Discussion: No sentinel lymph node removal with early-stage breast cancer?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Dec 22, 2024

I switched to brand Arimidix and the insomnia ceased. It’s unbelievably expensive but an online pharmacy,...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1061780/

Discussion: Does taking aromatase inhibitor at night contribute to insomnia?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: May 4, 2024

I found that taking it in the morning was best. It caused me insomnia, so morning...

https://connect.mayoclinic.org/comment/1484645/

Discussion: Timing of aromatase inhibitors (AIs) - taking day or night?

Support Group: Breast Cancer

Posted: Jan 17 10:30am