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Side Effects of Aromasin

Aromasin is a prescription medicine that is used to treat several varieties of breast cancer, such as hormone-receptor-positive breast cancer. The types of cancer that are treated by Aromasin are those that occur in females who are post-menopausal. The medication also functions to stop cancers from coming back. As with any medicine or dietary supplement, there are some possible negative side effects that are occasionally associated with Aromasin.

  1. Common Side Effects

    • There are several common side effects that can occur due to Aromasin use. In general, these side effects are not considered to be cause for alarm due to the fact that they tend to subside on their own as the body adjusts to the medication. However, should the side effects get worse or linger, medical assistance might be necessary. These side effects are sweating more, nausea, flu symptoms, anxiety, nervousness, diarrhea, constipation, muscle, limb, joint, or back pain, difficulty sleeping, fatigue, throwing up, weight gain, upset stomach, stomachache, higher or lower appetite, nausea, hot flashes, headache, loss of hair, coughing and dizziness.

    Serious Side Effects

    • There are also several serious side effects that could result from use of Aromasin. In cases of serious side effects, it is crucial to seek emergency medical attention as soon as possible. These potentially harmful side effects are sudden and abnormal weight gain, confusion, disorientation, depression, tingling or numbness in the feet, hands, or the skin, weakness on one side of the body, passing out, swelling of the legs, feet, or the hands, speech or vision changes, sudden and extreme bone pain, leg or arm numbness and shortness of breath.

    Allergic Reactions

    • Allergic reactions are also considered to be severe side effects of Aromasin. Allergic reactions require immediate medical assistance. Some signs of allergic reaction to Aromasin include swelling of the tongue, lips, mouth, and face, chest tightness, itchiness, skin rash and breaking out into hives.

    Drug Interactions

    • Drug interactions can happen when more than one medicine or nutritional supplement is taken at the same time. Drug interactions can lead to bad side effects, or increased or decreased effectiveness of one or more of the drugs/supplements that are involved. This is why it is vital to notify your doctor of all medications and dietary supplements that you might be taking, particularly phenobarbital, St. John's Wort, carbamazepine, rifampin, phenytoin and estrogens.

    Medical Conditions

    • It is also vital to notify your doctor of your medical history in detail, as well as of any other current medical conditions that you might have, especially if you have either liver disease or kidney disease.

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