Prescription Name: Aromasin

*NOTE* Aromasin is a medication that should only be taken when prescribed by a doctor. Please note I don't recommend taking Aromasin without a prior prescription from your doctor and cannot be held responsible for any problems that occur from taking Aromasin. This information is provided for information purposes and is not intended as a substitues to professional advice *NOTE*

Active Ingrediant in Aromasin: exemestane

Uses for taking Aromasin

Aromasin is used to treat advanced breast cancer in women who can no longer have children (postmenopausal) whose disease has gotten worse after treatment with tamoxifen.

The safety and effectiveness of Aromasin in women who can still have children (premenopausal) has not been determined.

Possible Aromasin Side Effects:

Side effects of Aromasin are generally mild to moderate. Side effects can include:

• Feeling tired
• Nausea
• Hot flashes
• Pain
• Depression
• Inability to sleep
• Anxiety
• Shortness of breath
• Dizziness
• Headache
• Swelling of arms and legs
• Vomiting
• Stomach pain
• Loss of appetite
• Coughing
• Flu-like symptoms
• High blood pressure
• Constipation

Things to be cautious of while taking Aromasin:

Do not take Aromasin if you are pregnant. Aromasin may cause birth defects or even death to an unborn baby. Aromasin has only been studied in postmenopausal women.

Tell your doctor if you have a history of liver or kidney problems.

Because certain other medications can interact with Aromasin, review all medications that you are taking with your health care provider, including those that you take without a prescription. It is important to avoid taking any medications containing estrogen along with Aromasin, because they may interfere with the action of Aromasin.

If you are breastfeeding and accidentally exposed to Aromasin tell your doctor right away.

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