If you are on a higher dosage of your AI ask your oncologist if you can switch to a lower dose. Scientific studies show that for many patients the lower dose is enough to achieve the desired response from a medication.
Are you experiencing heart palpitations while taking exemestane?
Exemestane (Aromasin) is an aromatase inhibitor, a type of hormonal therapy commonly used in breast cancer treatment. While joint and muscle pain are the most well-known side effects, some people do report heart palpitations.
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Could be the meds, make a list of everything you take and the schedule you take it on. It could be the timing, or even a combination of drugs that perhaps are better suited being spaced apart. Hope whatever is the cause, there is an easy fix! Hugs!
Thanks, I'm seeing a cardiologist Thursday. I'm thinking I'm taking too many meds at once. I am lightheaded in the afternoon after taking meds late morning. By evening I'm fine. We'll see.
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Be sure to tell your Dr. also if you already had arrhythmias and Exemestane increased your arrhythmias and sense of exhaustion