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Aromasin

Exemestane

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2.6  Effectiveness
8.3  Side Effects
3.5  Holistic Benefits

RateADrug users have reported 24 Aromasin side effects and 3 Aromasin benefits.

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The generic name of this medication is exemestane and brand name is Aromasin.

Active ingredient of Aromasin is exemestane which is freely soluble in N, N-dimethylformamide, soluble in methanol, and insoluble in water.

The inactive ingredients of Armoasin include: colloidal silicon dioxide and
crospovidone;

Aromasin is manufactured by Pfizer.

Mainly used in treating advanced breast cancer in women that are post menopausal; whose disease has progressed despite treatment with other medicines.
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Reported Changes in Health and Well-Being
Since taking Aromasin, RateADrug survey participants noticed these changes in their health:
Effect on:Much WorseWorseNo ChangeBetterMuch Better
Appetite 0% 0% 85.7% 7.1% 7.1%
Balance/Equilibrium 0% 28.6% 50% 7.1% 14.3%
Blood Pressure 0% 21.4% 57.1% 14.3% 7.1%
Breathing 7.1% 14.3% 64.3% 0% 14.3%
Confidence 0% 28.6% 50% 14.3% 7.1%
Coordination/Motor Skills 7.1% 7.1% 57.1% 21.4% 7.1%
Digestion 7.1% 7.1% 78.6% 0% 7.1%
Emotional Well-being 7.1% 35.7% 35.7% 0% 21.4%
Energy 7.1% 35.7% 28.6% 14.3% 14.3%
Eyesight 7.1% 14.3% 64.3% 14.3% 0%
Memory 7.1% 35.7% 28.6% 21.4% 7.1%
Mental Clarity 7.1% 21.4% 50% 14.3% 7.1%
Pain 14.3% 28.6% 28.6% 0% 28.6%
Patience 0% 21.4% 50% 21.4% 7.1%
Sexual Health 14.3% 14.3% 57.1% 14.3% 0%
Skin Complexion 7.1% 14.3% 71.4% 7.1% 0%
Sleep 7.1% 35.7% 35.7% 7.1% 14.3%
Stress Level 7.1% 7.1% 64.3% 14.3% 7.1%
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Commonly Reported Aromasin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced these commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Allergic Reaction 85.7% 0% 7.1% 7.1% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
Anxiety 25% 50% 0% 25% 0%
Arthritis 14.3% 0% 57.1% 14.3% 14.3%
Back Pain 20% 10% 40% 30% 0%
Blurred Vision 33.3% 53.3% 0% 13.3% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 55.6% 22.2% 22.2% 0% 0%
Change in Weight 40% 40% 0% 0% 20%
Chills 64.3% 21.4% 7.1% 7.1% 0%
Cold Symptoms 25% 50% 25% 0% 0%
Confusion 25% 75% 0% 0% 0%
Depression 20% 26.7% 26.7% 20% 6.7%
Diarrhea 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Dizziness 66.7% 20% 13.3% 0% 0%
Drowsiness 25% 25% 25% 0% 25%
Dry Mouth 21.4% 21.4% 28.6% 14.3% 14.3%
Energy Loss 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Fatigue 20% 6.7% 33.3% 40% 0%
Fever 85.7% 7.1% 7.1% 0% 0%
Flu-Like Symptoms 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Gas 50% 0% 25% 25% 0%
Genital Discomfort 55.6% 22.2% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Headache 64.3% 28.6% 7.1% 0% 0%
High Blood Pressure 50% 30% 20% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 22.2% 22.2% 0% 33.3% 22.2%
Insomnia 33.3% 26.7% 0% 20% 20%
Irregular Heartbeat 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Mood Swings 50% 25% 0% 25% 0%
Muscle / Joint Pain 20% 0% 20% 20% 40%
Muscle Cramping 25% 50% 25% 0% 0%
Nausea 64.3% 21.4% 14.3% 0% 0%
Pain 20% 20% 40% 0% 20%
Pain in Limbs 13.3% 6.7% 26.7% 20% 33.3%
Sensitivity to Light 75% 25% 0% 0% 0%
Skin Rash 70% 0% 20% 10% 0%
Stomach Ache 50% 25% 25% 0% 0%
Sweating 35.7% 0% 28.6% 28.6% 7.1%
Vaginal Discharge 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Vomiting 66.7% 33.3% 0% 0% 0%
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Less Commonly Reported Aromasin Side Effects
RateADrug survey participants experienced less commonly reported side effects:
Effect on:NoneMildModerateStrongSevere
Abdominal Pain 40% 40% 20% 0% 0%
Addiction 88.9% 0% 11.1% 0% 0%
Amnesia / Memory Loss 33.3% 44.4% 22.2% 0% 0%
Anemia 70% 0% 20% 10% 0%
Armpit Discomfort 77.8% 11.1% 11.1% 0% 0%
Bladder Problems / Incontinence 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Breathing Difficulties 40% 20% 20% 20% 0%
Brittle Nails 60% 20% 0% 20% 0%
Bruising 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Change in Appetite 33.3% 33.3% 22.2% 11.1% 0%
Change in Sex Drive 60% 0% 20% 0% 20%
Chest Pain 50% 50% 0% 0% 0%
Constipation 63.6% 27.3% 0% 0% 9.1%
Cough 40% 20% 10% 20% 10%
Dehydration / Thirst 60% 0% 40% 0% 0%
Diarrhea 66.7% 16.7% 16.7% 0% 0%
Dry Skin 44.4% 33.3% 11.1% 11.1% 0%
Genital Discomfort 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Hearing Loss 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Hot Flashes / Flushing 0% 0% 0% 100% 0%
Infection 80% 20% 0% 0% 0%
Itching 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Leg and/or Foot Cramping 22.2% 44.4% 22.2% 0% 11.1%
Muscle / Joint Pain 11.1% 11.1% 22.2% 33.3% 22.2%
Muscle Fatigue 40% 20% 0% 20% 20%
Nerve Pain / Damage 60% 0% 0% 20% 20%
Nosebleeds 77.8% 22.2% 0% 0% 0%
Pain 40% 20% 20% 0% 20%
Reduced Libido 50% 30% 0% 10% 10%
Respiratory Tract Infection 80% 0% 20% 0% 0%
Sexual Dysfunction 80% 0% 0% 0% 20%
Thinning / Loss of Hair 57.1% 14.3% 21.4% 7.1% 0%
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Episodes since taking Aromasin
Since taking Aromasin Rate a Drug survey participants reported these episodes:
Auto Accident 3.6%
Hospitalization 3.6%
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31 May 2015 Hello, I am so so sorry to hear your affected so badly by this drug. Have you asked to be put on another similar drug which may not give you so many side affects. I take a vick sinus spray which helps my cough a little. Take care x Kath
   —Posted by Kath
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30 May 2015 I have experienced severe anxiety and depression, coupled with incessant coughing and difficulty breathing. The joint pain has been unbearable. I would wake up at night feeling as though I was being tortured, in too much pain to even turn over. I now take the 25mg dosage on alternate days and that has reduced the side effects to just tolerable. I would still say that I have a greatly diminished quality of life but having had a recurrence after 6 years in remission I am going to try to soldier on for as long as I can.
   —Posted by Anonymous
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04 Oct 2014 I have experienced stiffness of joints with aromasin, but the coughing is getting me down. Day and night. anyone else had this.
   —Posted by Kath
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22 Apr 2012 this drug has given me a cough and joints like a 80 year old
   —Posted by Anonymous
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04 Oct 2014 Were you given anything for your cough. My oncologist just shrugged her shoulders
   —Posted by Kath
09 Sep 2014 Have you been given anything for your cough. I have it too. I have been on aromasin for 3 years. KK
   —Posted by KK
16 Mar 2012 I know it helps me survive, but my life is like hell.
   —Posted by mp
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