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exemestane side effects
Hi My onc has changed my Meds after a recurrence after 5years on arimidex.I’m really concerned after reading the listed side effects.Mainly the weight gain as it is a steroid A1 and most worrying Tha...
Thankyou Katy,
I was on Arimidex it caused joint pain insomnia and slight weight gain, not sleeping was a killer after 5 years. I had a small tumor recurrence late last year , more surgery and was put on Tamoxifen.I had the worst headaches daily which is why it was changed to Exemestane .After much research and feedback I have now decided to ditch the exemestane ,go back on the Tamoxifen and take pain relief for the headaches.I’ve decided that quality of life is far more important than taking medications that make me feel like shit.
My bone density did drop slightly on Arimidex even with taking Caltrate and Vitamin D.So hopefully will improve on Tamoxifen .
Take Care and thanks for your reply.
I was on Arimidex it caused joint pain insomnia and slight weight gain, not sleeping was a killer after 5 years. I had a small tumor recurrence late last year , more surgery and was put on Tamoxifen.I had the worst headaches daily which is why it was changed to Exemestane .After much research and feedback I have now decided to ditch the exemestane ,go back on the Tamoxifen and take pain relief for the headaches.I’ve decided that quality of life is far more important than taking medications that make me feel like shit.
My bone density did drop slightly on Arimidex even with taking Caltrate and Vitamin D.So hopefully will improve on Tamoxifen .
Take Care and thanks for your reply.