Hormone blocking medication known as an aromasin inhibitor can reduce the risk of breast cancer. The medication does not appear to have serious side effects. It can reduce the chance of developing invasive breast cancer by 65%. The drug already on the market is showing promise, preventing breast cancer in post menopausal women to fight against breast cancer.
And unlike other anti-estrogen therapies such as tamoxifen and raloxifene, Aromasin (exemestane) did not carry a heightened risk of endocrine cancer or blood clots, although it did have the well-known problems of hot flashes and joint stiffness also attributable to tamoxifen and raloxifene, the study authors said. Aromasin, an aromatase inhibitor now available in generic form, is currently approved for early breast cancer patients but not to prevent tumors. Exemestane is an effective steroidal aromatase inactivator with superior tolerability, safety and efficacy in the adjuvant, neo-adjuvant and metastatic therapy of breast cancer.Aromasin side effects (exemestane) As with any medicine, there are possible side effects with Aromasin® (exemestane).
However, not everyone who takes the medication will experience side effects. In fact, most people tolerate the medication well. If side effects do occur, in most cases they are minor and either require no treatment or are easily treated by you or your healthcare provider. Side Effects of Aromasin: Important things to remember about the side effects of Aromasin: Most people do not experience all of the side effects listed. Side effects are often predictable in terms of their onset and duration. Side effects are almost always reversible and will go away after treatment is complete. There are many options to help minimize or prevent side effects. There is no relationship between the presence or severity of side effects and the effectiveness of the medication. The following side effects are common (occurring in greater than 30%) for patients taking Aromasin: There are no common side effects of Aromasin. These side effects are less common side effects (occurring in about 10-29%) of patients receiving Aromasin: Fatigue,Nausea (mild), Hot flashes, Depression, Bone pain, Insomnia, Anxiety, Shortness of breath, Not all side effects are listed above. Some that are rare (occurring in less than 10% of patients) are not listed here. However, you should always inform your health care provider if you experience any unusual symptoms.