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Exemestane

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Exemestane is an aromatase inhibitor that is used to treat early and advanced breast cancer in postmenopausal women.

Dr. Geoffrey Rutledge reviewed this

39 year experience in Internal Medicine

Brands

Aromasin • Equisin • EXICAN

Side Effects

Common

Pain
Cough
Alopecia
Diarrhea
Dizziness
Muscle pain
Headache
Hot flashes
Fatigue
Nausea
Joint pains
Vision distortion
Vision loss
Paresthesia
Loss of appetite
Aching muscles
Hair loss
Numbness or tingling
Reduced appetite

Serious

Angina

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