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Could Taking Aromasin Cause Leg And Back Pain?

Iam taking aromasin for treating invasive breast cancer after a lumpectomy and radiation i have been taking this med.for 1and a half months .on yesterday 7/8/2014 I am having leg pain in the back of my leg and knees can this be cause this medication to the extent that i can hardly walk or get out of a chair
Fri, 16 Dec 2016
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Hello dear.Aromasin (exemestane) is an antineoplastic (anticancer) agent used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.Yes aromasin can cause leg and back pain.Ather side effects are hot flashes,
headache,
hair loss,
joint/bone/muscle pain,
tiredness,
anxiety,
unusual or increased sweating,
nausea,
upset stomach,
diarrhea,
dizziness,
depression, and
trouble sleeping
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Could Taking Aromasin Cause Leg And Back Pain?

Hello dear.Aromasin (exemestane) is an antineoplastic (anticancer) agent used to treat breast cancer in postmenopausal women.Yes aromasin can cause leg and back pain.Ather side effects are hot flashes, headache, hair loss, joint/bone/muscle pain, tiredness, anxiety, unusual or increased sweating, nausea, upset stomach, diarrhea, dizziness, depression, and trouble sleeping