Is Aromasin better than Arimidex?

Both are effective hormonal therapy options to treat breast cancer. Clinical trials have found that Arimidex and Aromasin are similarly effective for treating breast cancer in women who have undergone menopause. The best medication is the one that is effective and tolerated with the least amount of side effects.

How long does it take for Aromasin to lower estrogen?

After a single dose of exemestane 25 mg, the maximal suppression of circulating estrogens occurred 2 to 3 days after dosing and persisted for 4 to 5 days.

Which is better Aromasin or Femara?

Researchers that compared Aromasin and Femara used in early breast cancer found that the two drugs worked equally well. With Aromasin, 88% of women lived for at least 5 years without their breast cancer returning, while 89.4% of women taking Femara lived for at least 5 years without their breast cancer returning.

How often should you take Aromasin?

The standard dosage for Aromasin is one 25-milligram (mg) tablet once daily. You take the drug with a meal.

What are the side effects of Aromasin?

Aromasin side effects

  • hot flashes.
  • fatigue.
  • joint pain.
  • headache.
  • insomnia.
  • excess sweating.

How much Aromasin should I take?

Aromasin dosage for all uses The recommended dosage of Aromasin is the same for all its approved uses. (To learn more about the conditions Aromasin is approved to treat, see the “Overview” section above or this article). The dosage is 25 mg once per day after a meal.

Does Aromasin cause hair loss?

Hair loss is possible with Aromasin treatment. In the drug’s clinical trials, this side effect wasn’t common. However, in one trial of Aromasin for treating early breast cancer, hair loss was among the more common side effects. So people taking Aromasin for this purpose may have an increased risk of hair loss.

When does Aromasin peak?

After a Page 4 4 single dose of exemestane 25 mg, the maximal suppression of circulating estrogens occurred 2 to 3 days after dosing and persisted for 4 to 5 days.

How long should I stay on Aromasin?

Official Answer. Most women take Aromasin for two to three years. Doctors may recommend some women take it for longer. Aromasin is usually given after two to three years of treatment with tamoxifen, for a total of five years of continuous hormonal treatment.

Does Aromasin cause weight gain?

Taking Aromasin may cause weight gain. In studies of the drug, weight gain occurred when Aromasin was used to treat advanced breast cancer. If you gain weight while taking Aromasin, you shouldn’t stop taking the drug.

When is the best time to take Aromasin?

Take one 25 mg tablet of exemestane each day, exactly as your doctor tells you to. Swallow the tablet with a drink of water, preferably after a meal. You can take exemestane with whichever meal of the day you find easiest to remember, but try to take your doses with the same meal each day.