This typically begins two to three weeks after treatment starts. This hair loss can be all body hair, including pubic, underarm, legs/arms, eyelashes, and nose hairs. The use of scarves, wigs, hats, and hairpieces may help. Hair generally starts to regrow soon after treatment is completed.

What is exemestane tablet used for?

Exemestane is used to treat early and advanced breast cancer in women who have already stopped menstruating (postmenopausal). It is usually used in women who have already received a cancer medication called tamoxifen. Many breast cancer tumors grow in response to estrogen.

What does exemestane do to the body?

Exemestane is in a class of medications called aromatase inhibitors. It works by decreasing the amount of estrogen produced by the body. This can slow or stop the growth of some breast tumors that need estrogen to grow.

Does exemestane affect the liver?

Liver injury attributed to exemestane is usually mild and self-limited, ranging in severity from transient, asymptomatic serum enzyme elevations to mild clinically apparent acute liver injury.

Does exemestane cause facial hair?

Hair and skin changes You may have some hair loss or thinning while taking exemestane. However, your hair should return to the way it was before treatment when you stop taking exemestane. A small number of women notice an increase in downy facial hair. Some people also report a skin rash.

Can you drink alcohol with exemestane?

The drinking of alcohol (in small amounts) does not appear to affect the safety or usefulness of exemestane. Tell doctors or dentists that you are being treated with exemestane before you receive any treatment from them. Exemestane is usually well tolerated and serious side effects are rare.

Is exemestane the same as tamoxifen?

Whereas tamoxifen interferes with the ability of breast cancer cells to use estrogen for growth, exemestane interferes with the body’s ability to make estrogen. Exemestane inactivates the enzyme aromatase, which the body uses to make estrogen.

Can I take vitamin D with exemestane?

No interactions were found between exemestane and Vitamin D3. This does not necessarily mean no interactions exist. Always consult your healthcare provider.

Can exemestane cause heart problems?

Hormone therapy may increase heart problems Research suggests that women who take hormone therapies called aromatase inhibitors may be at a slightly higher risk of heart problems. The group of aromatase inhibitors includes the drugs: anastrozole (Arimidex) exemestane (Aromasin)