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Aromasin Oral

Precautions and Side Effects


Generic Name: EXEMESTANE - ORAL
Pronounced: (ex-em-ESS-tain)

Aromasin Oral Side Effects

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Hot flashes, fast breathing, aching/painful joints and muscles, headache, unusual sweating, weight gain, nausea, diarrhea, tiredness, dizziness, trouble sleeping, and vomiting may occur. If any of these effects persist or worsen, notify your doctor or pharmacist promptly.

Remember that your doctor has prescribed this medication because he or she has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do not have serious side effects.

Tell your doctor immediately if any of these unlikely but serious side effects occur:

  • weak/painful wrists
  • tingling/numbness of hands/feet
  • hair loss
  • mental/mood changes (depression, anxiety)
  • fever


Seek immediate medical attention if any of these rare but very serious side effects occur:

  • chest pain
  • nausea with unusual sweating
  • sudden and severe headache
  • sudden fainting
  • sudden weakness/paralysis on one side of the body
  • leg swelling/redness/pain


A very serious allergic reaction to this drug is unlikely, but seek immediate medical attention if it occurs. Symptoms of a serious allergic reaction may include:

  • rash
  • itching/swelling (especially of the face/tongue/throat/neck)
  • severe dizziness
  • trouble breathing


This is not a complete list of possible side effects. If you notice other effects not listed above, contact your doctor or pharmacist.

Call your doctor for medical advice about side effects. In the US, you may report side effects to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) at 1-800-FDA-1088.

In Canada, you may report side effects to Health Canada at 1-866-234-2345.

Aromasin Oral Medical Alert

Your condition can cause complications in a medical emergency. For enrollment information call MedicAlert at 1-800-854-1166 (USA) or 1-800-668-1507 (Canada).

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