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Cindi
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2 years ago

Exemestane, anyone had this?

Hi everyone,

I am going to be going on the hormone blocker Exemestane, I was hoping others may have had this and could tell me what to expect.

I could've had Letrozole but was put off that one by someone, not sure if I should have it or which one?

My specialist didn't seem bothered which one I had.

Any feed back appreciated,

all the best from Cindi x
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  • Cindi's avatar
    Cindi
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @Locksley,
     Thank you, that's very promising, I appreciate your input ,what were you on before that?

  • Locksley's avatar
    Locksley
    Member
    2 years ago
    @cindi I've found this medication to be better for me than letrozeole.    Was on letrozeole for 2.5 years.  I feel I have less side effects now.   
  • Cindi's avatar
    Cindi
    Member
    2 years ago
    Thanks, yes I will just speak to my specialist about it all in more detail, I've got to remember if I don't "ask" he doesn't offer anything, I'll be writing things down this time  :#
    x
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    Julez1958
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @Cindi
    I wasn’t in this but was on “ sister” drugs - fit joint pain and trigger thumb.
    Not everyone gets side effects and many only get mild side effects.
    Give it a go and if you get side effects tell your medical team - there are things that can b done.
    Take care.🌺
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    arpie
    Member
    2 years ago
    Hi @Cindi ....

    I was on Exemestane for 6 months, early in my hormone blocking period ..... I found it good for 6 months, then I had some side effects & I swapped over to Anastrozole for the last 4.5 years.   

    Just give it 'an honest go' ......  not everyone gets side effects ..... so all going well, you won't either xx

    take care & all the best