User Reviews for exemestane oral

For the first 2 1/2 yrs i had horrible leg cramps that woke me every night. The cramps were even above my knees. I have had lower back pain and am having trouble now with my hip joints and pain when standing. Trigger fingers (my thumb) was also a problem. I had difficulty holding on to things.

I've been taking this med for about 3 months now. I have experienced joint pain and hot flashes as expected. However, the pain and flashes are relatively minor as compared to what I have already faced with chemo, radiation and 3 surgeries. I've read many reviews on similar meds and many women are suffering. I think the most important factors I've kept in mind are: this is temporary and I'm strong enough to cope, the meds are helping to prolong my life, exercise helps with the stiffness/soreness as well as watching what I eat, mental and emotional wellness is also key. I have a strong faith in my God and He is my strength when I can't do this on my own. (And trust me when I say, I can't do this on my own. :-) I have also been taking the meds at night, so I wake up stiff and sore, but I'm able to get up, go for a walk with my dog and the walk helps loosen me up a bit. I find that if I sit, stand, walk, lie down, etc. for too long a period, then I become sore and stiff. I try to be mindful of this and keep moving...even when I don't feel like it. At the risk of sounding like a medical pro, I have to say, in the long run, these meds are going to help and eventually become a memory. Keep strong, ladies! You've been through a lot and you can see this through as well. I believe in you! ~DeeAnnRead More Read Less

The past 18 months have been a nightmare for me. Sadly so many side effects have reduced the quality of my life that I have had to stop taking it 5 weeks ago. Today I had a chest xray to investigate the breathlessness. The insomnia is diminishing. Joint pains, sciatica, vision & memory problems, hair & nail loss, itching everywhere skin touches skin but particularly in the folds of my groin area, all continue. I have tried so hard as I desperately want to prevent cancer returning now I just have to take my chances as I have previously tried 3 other similar drugs.Read More Read Less

Third med I've been on ... this one isn't as bad but still stinks. joints of hands sore, can't get to sleep, sex almost impossible, constant hot flashes

new medication, haven't started taking it,want to know about it first.

I have been on this med. for 2 months. At first no real bad side effects. 1 month in now I have severe pain in both hands, legs & feet. Can't sleep during the night. I have had to have carpul tunnel surgery in both hands due to the numbness & tingling constantly. Hands are always somewhat swollen even after watching salt intake, etc. Tamoxifen is my on alternative. Afraid it won't be as effective. Very confused.

My pharmacy switched me to this generic from another brand. I've had a huge increase in leg and joint pain. So much so that I went in thinking I had another DVT. The symptoms of the other pills were so much lighter I will ask to switch back to the other brand.

The effectiveness question for this medicine don't make sense. I'm taking it to prevent the recurrence of breast cancer. So far its effective, but its like asking if you are immortal, you don't know until you die. I was on a different brand and had a little joint pain. since switching, my joints have begun to hurt and I now have swelling in hands and feet. Painful.

it cause terrible pain in my left arm. my arm felt like it needed to be cut off. i cannot sleep thru the night without pain, difficult to use arm and terrible pain with certain movement.

can cause nausea and vomiting

arthritis much worse in hips, kneesm ankles and feet. soreness in calf and hip muscules. extreme hot flas 1/2 hour after taking med.

I have just finished the first of five years of treatment. My arthritis is much worse and I have trouble sleeping. If this med. helps me to remain cancer free, it's totally worth it and I will stay on it as long as necessary.

I don't seem to notice any side effects. My arthritis is no worse after taking Exemestane. I sleep well. Maybe I'm just so happy to be through my chemo and radiation that it doesn't bother me. If it keeps me from getting cancer again then thats what I want. I do think keeping active is important both physically and mentally. There's no sense dwelling on the negative.

Went on Aromasin at first and did well with tumor reduction. Then the generic version come out and it was not coated, so it bothered my stomach. Still waiting to see if the reaction to the tumor is the same. both brought on constant hot flashes.

Early Breast Cancer Treatment following surgery and radiation. I have had pain in knees, legs, hips, lower back, fatigue, diguestive problems. Effexor and prilosec have been prescribed for side effects. They have helped. I am 4 years into the 5 year plan. Cancer-free so far! Only one more year of treatment to go! The plan is working and that is what is important. I work full-time and maintain a busy life. I just put one foot in front of the other and forget the pain. After all, it's only for 1 more year. Just keep counting them down, that's the secret.Read More Read Less

Been on this drug since Feb08 - 5months and have been reduced to a crippliing wreck so much so that I stopped taking them before seeing my Oncologist. When I did see him and tell him he agreed for me to take Tamoxifen. Since the changeover Ihave gradually but very very slowly started to improve. For me its the quality of life thats important and I couldnt envisage going on with the dreadfulpains in my knees, lower back (all previous areas of arthritis) theres a coincidence !!!!