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Arimidex compared to Exemestane
Hi all. This is my first post. I hope you are all doing well and are coping with lockdown. I have been taking Arimidex for 18 months and have a lot of aches and joint pain etc with it and one of my on...
Hi Chazza
Glad you've found us ..... I started on Letrozole & only lasted 6 weeks ... then Exemestane for 6 months and then went to Arimidex! I've been on Arimidex/Anastrozole for 3 years now. It has 'worked' for me, like @FLClover.
To be honest, I don't think it matters which one you take first - most women get some sort of side effects, it just depends on how many & where :( .... The first one will probably give the 'worst' side effects as it is impacting your hormone system first ... Don't be afraid of trying other AIs tho .... as you may just tolerate the Exemestane better than the Arimidex!
All the best xx
Glad you've found us ..... I started on Letrozole & only lasted 6 weeks ... then Exemestane for 6 months and then went to Arimidex! I've been on Arimidex/Anastrozole for 3 years now. It has 'worked' for me, like @FLClover.
To be honest, I don't think it matters which one you take first - most women get some sort of side effects, it just depends on how many & where :( .... The first one will probably give the 'worst' side effects as it is impacting your hormone system first ... Don't be afraid of trying other AIs tho .... as you may just tolerate the Exemestane better than the Arimidex!
All the best xx