Aromasin (exemestane) is a medication used to treat certain types of breast cancer in women after menopause. Exemestane is used to prevent cancer from returning by decreasing the amount of estrogen in the body, which slows down or reverses the growth of certain breast cancers. This drug is typically not used for women of childbearing age. </p

Make sure to always read the patient information and instructions before using this medication. Always follow your doctor’s directions.

• Take this medication by mouth, typically after a meal.
• Use this drug regularly to get the most benefit from it.
• This drug can be absorbed through the skin and lungs, so pregnant women should not handle or breathe the dust from Aromasin tablets.
• Tell your doctor right away if your condition worsens or you develop breast lumps.

Tell your doctor and pharmacist:

• About your drug and other allergies.
• If you take any other prescription or over-the-counter medications.
• If you have a family history of high cholesterol, bone problems, stroke or blood clots, heart disease, high blood pressure, kidney problems, or liver problems.
• Consuming alcohol and marijuana may increase side effects of dizziness, so your doctor may recommend limiting alcoholic beverages.

Common side effects of Aromasin include but are not limited to:

• Hot flashes
• Hair loss
• Joint or muscle pain
• Sweating
• Nausea
• Diarrhea
• Dizziness
• Trouble sleeping

Get medical help if you have any of the following side effects of exemestane .

• Bone fractures
• Mood changes
• Vaginal bleeding
• Dark urine
• Persistent nausea or vomiting

Why is it dangerous to take this drug while pregnant?

This drug can harm an unborn baby if it’s taken during pregnancy. It is intended for use during or after menopause. If you need this drug before menopause, it is important to discuss reliable forms of birth control with your doctor. This medication passes into breast milk as well and may cause harm to the infant, so it is recommended not to breastfeed for at least a month after stopping treatment.