Side Effects of Exemestane (Cont.)

Side Effects of Exemestane to Report

Some side effects with exemestane, while occurring infrequently, are potentially serious and should be reported immediately to your healthcare provider. These include, but are not limited to:
 

Rare Side Effects of Exemestane

Rare side effects of exemestane occur in 2 to 5 percent of people taking the drug. Because these side effects are so uncommon, it can be difficult to tell whether they are actually caused by exemestane or by factors unrelated to the medication.
 
Some of these rare side effects include, but are not limited to:
 
  • Confusion
  • Indigestion or heartburn
  • Infections
  • A sore throat
  • An irritated or runny nose
  • Unusual sensations, such as burning or tingling (paresthesias)
  • Broken bones
  • Bronchitis
  • Sinus infections
  • Urinary tract infections (bladder infections or UTIs).
     

Final Thoughts on Side Effects of Exemestane

It is possible that you may experience some or none of the exemestane side effects listed in this article. Unfortunately, there is no way for your healthcare provider to know beforehand if you will have side effects from a medicine that you have never tried. Therefore, make sure to let your healthcare provider know if you develop any side effects while taking exemestane. Also, let your healthcare provider know if you develop something that "just does not seem right." While it may not be a side effect, your healthcare provider will be able to diagnose and treat the problem.
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Written by/reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD; Arthur Schoenstadt, MD
Last reviewed by: Kristi Monson, PharmD;